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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Indoor pool
View from property
Lobby
Exterior

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 Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪3 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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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

Aloft Columbus University District

Hotel with free parking, near Ohio Stadium
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Aloft Columbus University District. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio Stadium. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Relax with a drink at the lobby lounge
  • Self-serve breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Ohio Stadium and a few minutes from Schottenstein Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy self-serve breakfast on weekends from 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
W XYZ Bar - Onsite lobby lounge.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • W XYZ Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 555 out of 872 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 872 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 872 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 872 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 872 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

jenifer

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Tahjane

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kandice

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

Clean clean clean

This hotel was amazing, hands down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna, Cleveland Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Very well kept modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times during our daughter’s college at OSU. Never a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana, Hamburg

Clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikkia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025