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Our top choices for Discovery District hotels

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1. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
3.0 star property
Discovery District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,074 reviews)
"Staff was very good"
United States
Melinda
The price is ￥13,708
￥16,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Restaurant

2. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
3.5 star property
Discovery District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Walkable and close by to the state building."
United States
Nkauj Hli
The price is ￥28,203
￥33,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, colorful striped seating, and a covered area with string lights.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
3.0 star property
Discovery District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (731 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, clean, excellent breakfast, near to downtown and great restaurants."
United States
Tania
The price is ￥16,741
￥19,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
A modern kitchen with a large island, two black barstools, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted artwork.

4. Town St Medical Lofts

Town St Medical Lofts
2.5 star property
Discovery District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Highly recommended!"
United States
Clay
The price is ￥15,953
￥32,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Town St Medical Lofts
A spacious room with leather seating, a pool table, and a bar area with liquor bottles.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown
3.0 star property
Uptown District, 0.9 km from Discovery District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (831 reviews)
"Love the historic parts of this repurposed building. Our stay was pleasant and the staff were all very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely come back."
United States
Halima Ama Alder
The price is ￥18,277
￥21,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown
A hotel indoor pool area with two hot tubs, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

6. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Columbus, 1.1 km from Discovery District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,554 reviews)
"Perfect location , very nice rooms , breakfast was great !"
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥21,269
￥25,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
A modern building with a unique cantilevered design, featuring a glass facade and multiple levels.

7. Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus
3.5 star property
Downtown Columbus, 1.3 km from Discovery District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Marvy
The price is ￥23,634
￥27,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hyatt Regency Columbus
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
2.5 star property
Short North, 1.6 km from Discovery District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place and great location."
United States
Alejandro
The price is ￥24,497
￥28,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

9. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
4.0 star property
Uptown District, 1.2 km from Discovery District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,767 reviews)
"Good location and comfortable stay."
United States
Alexander
The price is ￥22,374
￥30,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent red and blue color scheme, and a view of the surrounding urban landscape.

10. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
4.0 star property
Short North, 1.4 km from Discovery District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,499 reviews)
"The rooms and staff were top notch and the amenities were ample. Very good stay at this location."
United States
Mike
The price is ￥23,514
￥27,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Hilton Columbus Downtown
A Red Roof Inn building with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a symmetrical entrance with a canopy.

11. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
2.5 star property
Uptown District, 1 km from Discovery District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,076 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet, beds comfortable"
United States
Leonard
The price is ￥16,313
￥19,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
A multi-story building with a large mural on its facade, a street with vehicles, and a clear sky.

12. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus
4.0 star property
Short North, 2 km from Discovery District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and the room was superb"
United States
William
The price is ￥22,633
￥26,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

13. The Junto

The Junto
4.0 star property
Downtown Columbus, 1.7 km from Discovery District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,029 reviews)
"Always a great stay, great staff and great room -"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥28,219
￥38,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The Junto
A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it's a Hyatt Place.

14. Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.4 km from Discovery District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,101 reviews)
"Clean room, safe area, and free parking."
United States
Crystal
The price is ￥18,592
￥21,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a water feature.

15. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 4.2 km from Discovery District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,164 reviews)
"It was our family trip and it was the mid point of our drive across the country. And the staff made a great stay."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥15,748
￥18,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, a brick facade, and a landscaped garden.

16. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
4.0 star property
University District, 5.2 km from Discovery District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,623 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥20,498
￥24,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs and tables, under string lights.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU
3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.4 km from Discovery District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (713 reviews)
"The stay was great, staff was helpful, parking was great too all and all good stay"
United States
Kelli
The price is ￥22,547
￥26,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Discovery District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,409 reviews)
"Great location and property"
United States
Josh
The price is ￥21,271
￥25,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and seating.

19. Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
2.5 star property
Northeast Columbus, 6.3 km from Discovery District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great area, safe, clean, good breakfast."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥14,721
￥17,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large television screen.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
2.5 star property
Oletangy West, 7.7 km from Discovery District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"It was great and affordable."
United States
Jack
The price is ￥17,276
￥20,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
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Compare popular hotels in Discovery District

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, colorful striped seating, and a covered area with string lights.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
731 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a large island, two black barstools, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted artwork.
Town St Medical Lofts
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
26 reviews
View
Restaurant
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,002 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the city.
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,074 reviews
View
A hotel indoor pool area with two hot tubs, lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,554 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Discovery District

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the city.

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbus
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,074)
The price is ￥13,708
￥16,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Where to stay in Discovery District

Find the best Discovery District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Discovery District
Learn more about Discovery District
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Downtown Columbus

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.

Northeast Columbus

While visiting Northeast Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Polaris Fashion Place and Magic Mountain Fun Center while in the area.

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Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

A modern building with a glass facade and a blue sign that reads "Wexner Center for the Arts".

University District

Home to Ohio State University, the University District boasts a diverse range of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and the Gateway Film Center. Explore Ohio Stadium and Old North Columbus for a taste of local culture.

Top Discovery District Hotel Reviews

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

10/10 Excellent
"It was a really nice hotel especially since it was cheaper than the others near by. Would definitely stay here again."
mary 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Discovery District?
Discovery District is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its array of dining options. Be sure to check out Columbus Museum of Art and Kelton House Museum and Garden as part of your Discovery District travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Discovery District?
Based on our traveler data, Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Discovery District. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown.
How many hotels are there in Discovery District?
If you're searching for places to stay in Columbus, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Discovery District hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Discovery District, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Discovery District.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Discovery District?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Discovery District, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Columbus neighborhood?
Sights like Columbus Museum of Art and Kelton House Museum and Garden can be part of your cultural tour of Discovery District. A visit to James Thurber House is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. Nationwide Arena, BalletMet Performance Center, and Ohio Statehouse are just a few of the places to visit in and around Discovery District. While you're out sightseeing in Columbus, be sure to visit other sights like Capitol Square or Ohio Theatre.

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