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Our top choices for Columbus family-friendly hotels

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1. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
University District
  • Bring the little Buckeyes to this Ohio Stadium-adjacent retreat with family comforts and university excitement right outside.
￥18,798
￥22,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
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2. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
  • Family-friendly escapes await with convenient amenities and an indoor pool near city attractions.
￥27,330
￥32,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Lobby

3. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
  • Family fun awaits with indoor pool, free activities, and a central location near Polaris Fashion Place.
￥18,019
￥20,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
Exterior

4. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
  • Kids dive into adventure with seasonal outdoor pool and in-room movies—all within a 12-minute drive of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
￥16,106
￥19,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
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Reception
Lobby
Pool

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Oletangy West
  • Discover a family haven near Ohio State with free breakfast, cribs, and in-room entertainment to keep everyone comfortable.
￥16,869
￥19,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Exterior

6. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
  • Splash into family fun at this downtown Columbus hotel with indoor pool, kids' activities, and free cribs at COSI's doorstep.
￥14,512
￥17,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Restaurant

7. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
￥22,166
￥29,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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Restaurant
Lobby
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8. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
￥21,518
￥25,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Reception

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Columbus
  • Adventure awaits at this family-friendly airport hotel with an indoor pool, free shuttle, and modern comforts for kids and adults alike.
￥18,841
￥22,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Property amenity
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Grove City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Grove City
Grove City
  • Adventure awaits at this family-friendly hotel with an indoor pool, free breakfast, and spacious rooms just minutes from top attractions.
￥15,021
￥17,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Grove City
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Columbus

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Water park
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5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Columbus

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Exterior

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
￥14,512
￥17,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
￥27,330
￥32,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lobby lounge
Fitness facility
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
￥22,951
￥27,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Indoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
￥15,947
￥18,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Lobby
Exterior

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
￥21,518
￥25,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
Exterior

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
￥16,106
￥19,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Indoor pool
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Columbus
￥14,639
￥17,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Lobby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Northeast Columbus
￥16,869
￥19,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Lobby
aloft, Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Indoor pool
Garden

Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton

Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton
Northeast Columbus
￥22,907
￥27,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton
Property amenity
Lounge
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
Crosswoods
￥17,079
￥20,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Columbus

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Exterior

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
￥14,512
￥17,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
￥27,330
￥32,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lobby lounge
Fitness facility
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
￥22,951
￥27,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Lobby
Reception
Lobby
Pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Oletangy West
￥16,869
￥19,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Lobby
Exterior

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
￥21,518
￥25,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
￥22,166
￥29,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
Exterior

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
￥16,106
￥19,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Indoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
￥15,947
￥18,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Indoor pool
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Columbus
￥14,639
￥17,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Reception

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Columbus
￥18,841
￥22,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
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Top Columbus Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Would recommend. Clean!"
ARODIS ONDINA AVILA 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was first class staff was very accommodating. Room was spotless beds were very comfortable. Great location. Will stay again for sure"
Lawrence 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and clean thanks for service"
Abdiasis 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome variety of food and bars within the hotel itself, friendly staff, and great walkability to restaurants, bars, venues, etc. perfect location if you want a lot to do within walking distance or if attending a concert. Facility was very clean!"
Ashley 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hilton Columbus Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Dublin

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Dublin

10/10 Excellent
"Great value for money . Nothing fancy . Everything works well"
krishna 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Dublin

Frequently asked questions

What's Columbus like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Columbus is a good choice. The entertainment, festivals, and football games are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), which is the closest airport, or Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.), which is located 10.6 mi (17 km) from the center of Columbus.
What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Columbus?
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is a hotel with a restaurant and laundry facilities, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the kids include Hilton Columbus Downtown and Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG.
How many family-friendly hotels are there in Columbus?
Expedia has 46 hotels in Columbus that are perfect for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Columbus?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 34°F. Average annual precipitation for Columbus is 49 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Columbus?
While you are visiting Columbus, you and the family might want to check out some interesting spots such as Nationwide Arena, Easton Town Center, and Ohio Theatre. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Riffe Center Theatre Complex and Palace Theatre.

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