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Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District

3.0 star property

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A rooftop bar with a fire pit, seating area, and a bar with illuminated shelves.
A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent 'aLoft Hotels' sign, a glass door entrance, and a parking area with trees.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with seating, a neon 'Love' sign, and a geometric patterned floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $148
$125 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

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1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Olentangy Bike Path
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a colorful striped rug.

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a blue sofa and a small table, a large window with a city view, and a flat-screen TV.

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a modern wall art piece, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful striped rug.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

With a stay at Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District in Columbus (Grandview Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Schottenstein Center and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Nationwide Arena.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olentangy Bike Path - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Goodale Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Newport Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪GetGo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District

Aloft by Marriott 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.
Stay in one of 164 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
W XYZ Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open select days.

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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • 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
  • 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 59 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 59 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

Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, bar lookout was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bar made fantastic drinks! the pool table was a lot of fun! the food was so good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay I will definitely be back next time. I’m in Columbus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and clean. Enjoyed the games, such as billards, to relax paired with a great selection of drinks from the bar. Staff was helpful, friendly, and accommodating to anything we needed. Will definitely stay again on our next trip to Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sariah

Very clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the Ohio State Medical Hospital. It’s less than a 10 minute drive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pictures are a lot better than the actual hotel. Not all that clean and a little noisey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Staff f
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edgard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect Hotel to stay at if you have loved ones at the Ohio State Medical Center Hospital. Less than 10 minutes from the time you get into your car to arrive at the Aloft. Traffic is NOT an issue. Hotel is super clean, staff very helpful and rooms are well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel and have stayed here over 50 times for business.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean! Love Aloft hotels! Stay at the one in Cleveland a lot and love that they have one in Columbus too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great really clean and rooms felt peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very well-mannered and prompt to respond to our requests and questions. Noticed some odd stains on the bathroom walls but overall it was a very well-maintained room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Judi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big group of people in sixth floor sitting and drinking in hallway very late into night - very noisy - beer cans everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

4/10 Poor

Robb

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was dirty. There was a booger on the bathroom wall next to light switch!!!! The shower did not have a shower curtain- had to call front desk to have it installed. Overall, it was over priced and one of the worst hotel stays we have had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Amenities
Loved this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Daniel

A little run down. Strange confusing elevators. Staff not terribly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, amenities are great, and outside bar the great place to wind down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025