Residence Inn Columbus Polaris

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Property amenity
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $142
$122 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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8865 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH, 43240
  • Place, Polaris Fashion Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topgolf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Fun Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in Columbus (Polaris), Residence Inn Columbus Polaris is within a 5-minute drive of Polaris Fashion Place and Magic Mountain Fun Center. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Alum Creek State Park and 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Olentangy Indian Caverns.

What's nearby

  • Polaris Fashion Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cinemark Polaris 18 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Topgolf - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Magic Mountain Fun Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - 16 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ikea Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Columbus Polaris

Residence Inn Columbus Polaris offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Residence Inn Columbus Polaris Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 452 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome stay through the winter storm. Breakfast was the best I had from a hotel. The room was perfect, its basically a 1 bedroom apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu fresh. Design of the room beautiful. Clean, fresh, staff friendly. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven and Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes the hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Buffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often, it is clean quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean, comfy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was well maintained and clean. The staff at check in were wonderful. Great location to all shopping in Polaris and only 15 minutes from Easton. The rooms were excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rooney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant Comfortable Excellent staff Dining options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

A beautiful stay. Very clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Easily accessible to food and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great stay

Very clean, comfortable, great location. Free breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and the room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great place to stay!

Only stayed for a night and will definitely stay again. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and property was extremely well taken care of and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice, room was nice and clean, customer service was phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice for the price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to Alum Creek Lake! Spacious, clean room and great service,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

Great stay. Bert quiet and comfortable. Next to the Polaris Mall and lots of stores/restaurants. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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