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Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
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Lobby lounge
Indoor pool
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Pillow-top 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

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 Stadium and Schottenstein Center. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ohio State University and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Nationwide Arena.

What's nearby

  • Olentangy Bike Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Newport Music Hall - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Wexner Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

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
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬13 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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 by Marriott Columbus University District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 961 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sariah

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Dorian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had a few cosmetic deficiencies, room services didn’t change sheets, front desk staff was great! When I brought to attention they did give me a complimentary breakfast for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edgard

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dayne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

veronica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the room was not super clear but you could hear everything going on in the rooms above you and next to you. every time they flushed their toilet or took a shower it was like you were right next to them
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Beau

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

eliza, greenwich

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Darlia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was okay for a college town hotel, I guess. Maintenance was not great. Many lights not working and blinds not working correctly. I like the wood like floors and elevated bed but the floor under the bed was very dirty and dusty. Disappointed by the brand for not hiring and keeping a better number of staff to keep a cleaner hotel. The vibe was great and I like the games and pool table in lobby. The shower was not working as well correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

SaNiah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Arianna

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

10/10 Excellent

emmy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Atlanta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025