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Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG

2.5 star property

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Indoor spa tub
Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8515 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH, 43240
  • Place, Magic Mountain Fun Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Polaris Fashion Place
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Topgolf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Access Shower)

  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG

This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG offers 122 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

During your stay at Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG, you're just a quick walk from Magic Mountain Fun Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and convenience store
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Polaris Fashion Place and 14 minutes from Ohio State University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbus hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 79 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
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

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Candlewood Polaris
Candlewood Suites Polaris
Candlewood Suites Polaris Columbus
Candlewood Suites Polaris Hotel
Candlewood Suites Polaris Hotel Columbus
Candlewood Columbus
Candlewood Suites Polaris Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites Polaris Aparthotel Columbus
Candlewood Suites Polaris Aparthotel
Candlewood Suites Columbus

Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Trista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was amazing, and the staff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything nice and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel, nice hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Than you I had a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The young man, Garrett, at the front desk was polite, courteous and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Free laundry room, how to be in pool kind and friendly staff always on duty. A transformer blew up and caught fire outside of the hotel, and they had the electricity back on within hours and everything else back on by the next day I stay at lot of hotels I come to Ohio for work five days a week. This is by far one of the best hotels I’ve stayed
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious rooms. Clean. Couple restaurants across street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Brenda

A bit overpriced was clean but very dated and furniture was scared and cracked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hôtel was quiet, good equipment
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Filthy bathroom, pubic hair in towels, something on a pillowcases
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a full size refrigerator staff was great and was very pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Tawnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, great price and solid location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Michael

We walked in the main lobby and it immediately smelled like weed. Had we not prepaid, we would’ve turned around and walked out. The location is excellent. Right off the interstate with tons of restaurants and shops around. But there are lots of other hotels there that probably don’t smell like a Grateful Dead concert. It’s an extended stay hotel, so probably should’ve been a sign that people live there and feel more comfortable doing recreational habits.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, convenient, affordable and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location with restaurants and stores
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only problem was my key didn’t work the second nite and I had to drive back around from the back parking and wait over 25 mins for the clerk to come back to the desk to fix my key, he left nothing saying he had left the desk and it was 1:30am and I was exhausted and just wanted to go to bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchenette was a big help for our week long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darrion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything that surrounding the hotel with plenty restaurants and other great shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

kyisha

I usually stay here when in Columbus our room did not have the amount of towels and things we needed and the dish washer was full of dirty dishes from the previous stay. Room was not as clean as it should be with crumbs under the table and and the room did not look vacuumed or swept.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Takisha

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel, location is great. Hotel could be cleaner.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024