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AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, a quick walk to RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown offers a sophisticated urban base with amenities like dry cleaning, laundry, free in-room WiFi, a relaxing bar, and a 24-hour business center. Centrally located, it ensures smooth work flow with staff nearby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Columbus, a neighborhood in Columbus, AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown is in a shopping district. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Coca-Cola Space Science Center are cultural highlights of the area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Columbus Civic Center or South Commons Sports Complex.
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1225 BROADWAY, Columbus, GA, 31901

What's nearby

  • RiverCenter for the Performing Arts - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coca-Cola Space Science Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Columbus Civic Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • South Commons Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Biscuit Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Country's On Broad - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Bank Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maltitude - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cannon Brew Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Hotel near RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Located close to Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center and Coca-Cola Space Science Center, AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and bicycle parking
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Portable shower seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ac By Marriott Columbus
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown Columbus
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown Hotel Columbus

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 12 per day.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

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

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Columbus, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center, and Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Piedmont Regional Hospital and Columbus Civic Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 274 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great welcoming staff, clean room w/comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TREQUITA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chioma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars – Excellent Stay! Perfect location if you’re visiting a soldier at Fort Benning — just a short drive from the base. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and offered complimentary morning drinks, which was a nice touch. No complaints at all. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient and staff were very friendly. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Columbus, Ga area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice and cozy place to stay at
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it 5 💫
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel location was very convenient to venue I had to be at the for the entire weekend. The host was very helpful with a particular situation I had . If I ever come back to Columbus Georgia I would most definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRY J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel in the most beautiful part of Columbus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, rooms were really nice and one of the few hotels I’ve ever been at that had bathrooms with good lighting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and will stay every time we visit Columbus Ga
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and accessible for events in area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demarcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient hotel in downtown Columbus. Easy to walk to nearby downtown restaurants and the river walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and yummy hotel breakfast!! Would def recommend to other people
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chassity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean and the staff was very helpful. Parking was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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