Arena District, OH

Columbus

This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. 

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

#architecture
Arena District
Arena District
Arena District
Downtown Columbus showing theater scenes and signage

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Arena District Hotel Deals

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ¥25,983 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
¥25,983
¥30,659 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,476 reviews)
Excellently

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
517 PARK ST Columbus OH
The price is ¥20,598 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥20,598
¥24,547 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
Super clean room. Friendly staff. Super easy walk to convention center. Amazing place to stay.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St Columbus OH
The price is ¥24,757 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥24,757
¥29,212 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room and staff was great. The shower hot water was not very hot.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is ¥18,532 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
¥18,532
¥25,627 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,587 reviews)
It was clean and the staff was very friendly. The only issue I had which the hotel has no control over was the noise from street. We walked to nationwide area and restaurants. The restaurant at the hotel was great too.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

2.5 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is ¥9,395 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥9,395
¥11,085 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,935 reviews)
The shower in the room didn't work. The hot tub is good but a little aggressive with the bubbles. Still enjoyed it. The pool was nice. We slept well but the walls are thin we could hear exactly what the people on the otherside of the wall where saying. We turned on sleep sounds and then slept well. ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Wyndham Columbus
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

3.5 out of 5
5100 Upper Metro Pl Dublin OH
The price is ¥18,881 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
¥18,881
¥22,280 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Everything was great. Friendly and helpful staff, breakfast was fantastic bonus!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
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Other neighborhoods around Arena District

Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(1,222 area reviews)

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

Downtown Columbus
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

Short North
#hometown pride in our beautiful #gardens #details

Victorian Village

The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Victorian Village. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are a few top sights nearby.

Victorian Village
Italian Village

Italian Village

Restaurants and architecture are just a few things travelers like about Italian Village. A stop by Jazz Arts Group is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Italian Village
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park

German Village

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.

German Village


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