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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$139
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Aloft Columbus University District

3-star hotel in Grandview Heights
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aloft 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.
Aloft Columbus University District features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Aloft Columbus University District is a smoke-free property.

Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
W XYZ Bar - Onsite lobby lounge.

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

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

Aloft Columbus University District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 844 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The room was very big and roomy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

King Isadore

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. Nice clean space for me and my husband to celebrate our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruno

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

deano

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area. Close by food options and stores. It's a little confusing when you get there. The check in desk isn't there when you wall in the door. You have to take the elevator up a floor to get to it. When doing the pre-check in via the email they sent, they gave an option for turn down service during your stay. You could select "yes" or "no". I selected "no". Personal preference, I just don't particularly care for strangers in my room when I'm staying somewhere. Imagine my surprise when I came back one day to find that they had been in there. (We were there for 3 nights) I guess, don't put that in the questionnaire if you're not going to honor it. Minor to some, but it bothered me. There was a piece pulled up in the shower that covers the drain, the light on one side of bed didn't work, and there were some crazy cobwebs in the top corners of the room. Despite all if that though, it really is a nice hotel. I really liked the security they had in the parking lots and that you had to have keys to get to your floors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive to my needs. They were friendly and courtious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Thin Walls or Loud Guests?

Love this hotel!!! The only problem is the walls must be thin or I must have had loud people above me. I was woken up at 4:30 am and had to call the front desk. And then again at 7:30 am. It was pretty awful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice up to date hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025