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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

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1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Place, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Grandview Heights stay.Your stay at this Grandview Heights hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio Stadium and Ohio State University. Schottenstein Center and Greater Columbus Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • James Cancer Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪GetGo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbus University District

3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium
Aloft Columbus University District offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Aloft Columbus University District also features coffee/tea in a common area, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 164 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Aloft Columbus University District offers 164 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aloft Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District Hotel
Aloft Columbus University District Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District Hotel Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aloft Columbus University District to the airport?

Aloft Columbus University District is 9.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Columbus University District?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Columbus University District on Dec 9, 2025 start from $114.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aloft Columbus University District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aloft Columbus University District.

Does Aloft Columbus University District offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aloft Columbus University District, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 20.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Aloft Columbus University District?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (11-min drive) and Scioto Downs (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Aloft Columbus University District?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Aloft Columbus University District?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Aloft Columbus University District have a pool?

Aloft Columbus University District features an indoor pool.

Does Aloft Columbus University District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aloft Columbus University District to downtown Columbus?

Aloft Columbus University District is 2.2 mi away from Columbus.

Reviews

Aloft Columbus University District Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 884 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 884 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 884 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 884 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 884 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was bad! And checking out was really bad. Front desk should have better customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, amenities are great, and outside bar the great place to wind down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight great experience

Overnight and was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else.

I’ve never had a room that literally looked like it was falling apart. The bathroom door would get stuck and not even close properly, there was makeup stains all over the glasses in it room, no trash bags in the trashcan, the seal on the shower door was falling off so water was everywhere, toilet paper holders couldn’t even hold the toilet paper, the couches had weird dust all over it. There room was a total disaster. Last time we had 0 issues. After this start I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was soo nice!! And the desk clerks were amazing every time I encountered them! Not to mention the security is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel . Close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdirahman

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
extremely rude staff and dirty facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Demosthenes (jim)

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, stayed here before.Just one problem, have to ask for housekeeping, to do my room on a Sunday. No staff available rooms should be cleaned every day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I was a little confused looking for the lobby because is it is really on the second floor, I had a wonderful stay. The place was really clean and smelled great. They are really pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jenifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small room and few amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahjane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh, I love the place. It was very up-to-date. Aesthetically pleasing only thing is you can hear the people above you walking other than that. It’s a great location at the restaurant. That’s really good across the street. Me and my best friend is definitely booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with good vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025