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Hotel Overview

1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43212

Aloft Columbus - 3-star hotel near Ohio State University

Aloft Columbus University District is located a 5-minute drive from Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include a fitness center, a bar, a sun terrace, and a business center. The restaurant serves meals, and continental breakfast is available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property is 20 km from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Additional perks of the hotel

Billiards table available

Complimentary wired Internet access in the lobby

Complimentary newspapers in the lobby

Vending machine on-site

Snack bar/deli

Rooms

The hotel offers 164 air-conditioned guestrooms with pillowtop beds and private bathrooms featuring showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Each room includes free WiFi, cable programming, and flat-screen televisions.

Other conveniences

Garden furniture available

Private bathrooms with showers

Air conditioning in all rooms

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

ALOFT Guest room 1 King City view

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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ALOFT Guest room 2 Queen City view

Max:

4 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Roll Shower Mobility Hearing Accessible

Max:

2 persons

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Columbus 2.1 mi

Airports

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 9.6 mi

Rickenbacker International (LCK) 17.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Fireplace
Electric vehicle charging station

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Billiard tables

Services

Pet amenities available
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Hotel Location

1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43212

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1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43212

City landmarks

Market

North Market

1.5 mi

Park

Goodale Park

1.3 mi

Stadium

Ohio Stadium

1.5 mi

University

Ohio State University

1.3 mi

Landmark

Short North Arts District

1.3 mi

Museum

Center of Science and Industry

2.1 mi

Stadium

Nationwide Arena

1.6 mi

Landmark

The Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center

1.5 mi

Museum

Ohio Craft Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

Cosi

2.1 mi

Convention Centre

Greater Columbus Convention Center

1.6 mi

Landmark

Victorian Village

1.1 mi

Landmark

Wheeler Memorial Park

5300 ft

Museum

Columbus Museum of Art

2.5 mi

Store

Market District Supermarket

2800 ft

Amusement Park

Pierce Field

3100 ft

Library

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

1.3 mi

Gallery

Pizzuti Collection

1.4 mi

Event hall

Express Live

1.4 mi

Park

Bicentennial Park

2.4 mi

Landmark

Dr. Samuel Mitchel Smith and Sons Memorial Fountain

3700 ft

Landmark

Olentangy Bike Path

2500 ft

Landmark

First Modern Streamflow Measurement in Ohio

2600 ft

Landmark

AMC Lennox Town Center 24

4200 ft

Landmark

Saint Paul Baptist Church

3000 ft

Landmark

Jack Nicklaus Museum

1.6 mi

Landmark

Grandview Heights Memorial

3000 ft

Landmark

Watershed Distillery

1.0 mi

Church

Saint Luke's United Methodist Church

3400 ft

Landmark

Wyman Woods Park

1.7 mi

Nearby

Store

Market District Supermarket

700 ft

Restaurants

Tim Hortons

2100 ft

1501 Olentangy River Rd

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Janet

United States, December 2023

6.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the rooms were quite small and I kept having to call the front desk from my cellphone into the bedroom, the service was good with convenient amenities such as car hire, dry cleaning, welcome drink, and pet amenities available. The location was average, and there were some missed service opportunities in the hallway. However, I did enjoy the fruit at the dining area.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were small and required me to use the cellphone to call the front desk into the bedroom.

Service

7.0

The service was decent, with convenient amenities such as car hire, dry cleaning, welcome drink, and pet amenities available, but there were some missed service opportunities in the hallway.

Location

6.0

The location was average.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the fruit at the dining area.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average.

Convenient amenities

Small rooms

Robert

United States, December 2023

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay overall at the hotel. The rooms were a bit small, but I appreciated being able to call the front desk from my cellphone into the bedroom. The service was good, with convenient amenities like car hire and dry cleaning available, although I missed having a welcome drink. The location was great, and I found the dining experience satisfactory with delicious fruit salads. The facilities were adequate for my needs.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit small but had the convenience of calling the front desk from my cellphone into the bedroom.

Service

8.0

The service was good overall, with convenient amenities like car hire and dry cleaning available.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, especially with delicious fruit salads.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities met my needs during my stay.

Ted

United States, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had cozy rooms, but I had to keep calling the front desk from my cellphone due to the small bedroom. The service was lacking a bit as I missed assistance in the hallway, yet they offered car hire, dry cleaning, welcome drinks, and pet amenities. The location was good with a selection of local cold cuts for dining. The facilities were decent.

Rooms

7.0

The bedroom was quite small, needing me to call the front desk from my cellphone into the bedroom.

Service

6.0

I missed service in the hallway but appreciated the availability of car hire, dry cleaning, welcome drink, and pet amenities.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient with a decent view.

Dining

7.0

Good selection of local cold cuts.