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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
Travelers can take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or work out at the gym after exploring Ohio Stadium, then relax with coffee in the lobby

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Located near Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center, Aloft Columbus University District offers a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy an indoor pool, welcoming bar, and business center with high-speed WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

About the neighborhood

Grandview Heights, a neighborhood in Columbus, is home to Aloft Columbus University District. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ohio Expo Center and State Fair and COSI. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ohio Stadium or Schottenstein Center. Visit our Columbus travel guide
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1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212

What's nearby

  • Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA
    Ohio Stadium
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ohio State University
    Ohio State University
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Olentangy Bike Path
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • James Cancer Hospital
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • GetGo
    7 min walk
  • Natalie’s
    12 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbus University District

Hotel near Ohio Stadium
Located close to Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center, Aloft Columbus University District provides a bar, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 164 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and premium channels

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • W XYZ Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Aloft Columbus University District have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Aloft Columbus University District pet-friendly?

Yes, Aloft Columbus University District allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Aloft Columbus University District located?

Located in Grandview Heights, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ohio Stadium, Ohio State University, and Schottenstein Center. Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aloft Columbus University District Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 953 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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the bar made fantastic drinks! the pool table was a lot of fun! the food was so good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sariah

Very clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sawanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, staff were helpful. Nice location. close to a running trail
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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It was great really clean and rooms felt peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaymee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel for what we needed this weekend. We were there for a volleyball tournament. It was clean, quiet, they have a little store with snacks etc. the front desk staff were beyond kind and accommodating. We requested a late checkout and were allowed to stay to 2 pm with helped us greatly; we didn't have to spend 6 hours at the airport. There is also a Starbucks 2 min walk away, Target and some restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty room and comfortable spaces
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel overall, very modern decor, very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Great stay great staff !

Great location Friendly staff All was just great! Rooms great size, adequate supplies Recommend for sure especially if visiting to go to Ohio games ! Walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and cool hotel - enjoyed stay - went to columbus for a wedding !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a wonderful experience, staff was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very clean and modern. Lots of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorene

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I liked the hotel. It was clean and the staff were nice and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Columbus. The hotel was in the perfect location for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed her for an OSU football game. It is about a half hour walk to the stadium. The staff was wonderful. The room was spartan and a bit beat up but clean. I know the ridiculous price was based on location and not amenities. It has a parking lot and they allowed me to park 2 cars which was great on a game day. The on site bar was hopping and had a great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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Very clean modern would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very unique design and easily accessible amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and close uber to everything! Very clean and updated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Nice place to stay

Exactly what we needed to get away and relax. Design and decor are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, easy check-in with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, and it felt very safe. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024