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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre 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 centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District offers 164 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of 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 a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ohio State University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Relax with a drink at the lobby lounge
  • Self-service breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by foot from Ohio State University and a 3-minute drive from Ohio Stadium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District also features coffee/tea in common area, a lift, and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Columbus hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast on weekends from 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
W XYZ Bar – On-site 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 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
  • 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 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
  • 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: USD 59 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 59 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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