The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899.

Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils.

The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.

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The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH

$152 nightly

$180 total

Apr 6 - Apr 7

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0.1 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center in Columbus (University District), you'll be steps from Ohio State University and 4 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH

$146 nightly

$172 total

Apr 4 - Apr 5

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2.68 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Sonesta Columbus Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center and within a 5-minute walk of Nationwide Arena.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU

441 Ackerman Road Columbus OH

$68 nightly

$81 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

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Free Cancellation

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0.87 mi from Ohio State University

Located in Columbus (Oletangy West), Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU is within a 15-minute walk of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center.

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Olentangy Motor Inn

1445 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$110 nightly

$130 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

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1.27 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Olentangy Motor Inn in Columbus (Grandview Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium.

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

633 WEST 5TH AVENUE Columbus OH

$127 nightly

$150 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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1.3 mi from Ohio State University

Located in Columbus (Downtown Columbus), Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North is within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Schottenstein Center.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

3031 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$81 nightly

$96 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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1.24 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU in Columbus (Oletangy West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Jack Nicklaus Museum and Ohio State University.

Centrally Located 6 Bed Unit Near OSU Campus

Columbus OH

$387 nightly

$422 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

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0.04 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, steps from Ohio State University and 7 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

Perfect Entertainment Space near The Shoe

Columbus OH

$368 nightly

$401 total

Apr 15 - Apr 16

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0.05 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at this apartment in Columbus (University District), you'll be steps from Ohio State University and 7 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

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Cheerful 4-Bedroom- Walking Distance to The Shoe

Columbus OH

$296 nightly

$302 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

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0.12 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at this vacation home in Columbus (University District), you'll be steps from Ohio State University and 10 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

Marriott Columbus OSU

3100 Olentangy River Road Columbus OH

$127 nightly

$150 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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Free Cancellation

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1.35 mi from Ohio State University

Located in Columbus (Oletangy West), Marriott Columbus OSU is within a 5-minute drive of Ohio Stadium and Historic Crew Stadium.

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

1421 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$95 nightly

$112 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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1.31 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG

3045 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$93 nightly

$110 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Free Cancellation

1.3 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center.

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The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

5 out of 5

Posted 5 hours ago

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"Good location next to the Schottenstein Center, very nice staff and clean rooms. "

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Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

2 out of 5

Posted 14 hours ago

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"Room was next to an exit door that it slammed every time someone used it and made horrible noise all night. Not a good Maintained door. Also, the room door was hard to open. Bathroom not so clean, caulking was old and water seal on shower door was leaking out when using the shower. "

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