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A bedroom with a bed, a green plant, a bottle, and a blanket.

A wicker chair with a cushion and throw blanket, a black wall, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a brick wall, a wooden table, and leather chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table and leather chairs, a black staircase, and potted plants.

1. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

Italian Village, 1.8 km from James Thurber House

Jasmine

￥6,283

￥22,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

2. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 2.1 km from James Thurber House

Cristina

￥5,548

￥21,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A dining area with round glass tables and wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view into the dining room.

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wicker chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying a scenic road.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A brick patio with a tree, a chair, and a building in the background.

3. The Lincoln Short North B&B

Italian Village, 1.9 km from James Thurber House

Joseph

￥23,812

￥30,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

4. Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Italian Village, 2.2 km from James Thurber House

Makiah

￥15,775

￥36,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, a ceiling fan, a brick wall, a kitchen area, and a wooden floor.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a trash bin, a small table with a coffee machine, and a brick wall.

A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, a refrigerator, an oven, and a door.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a white refrigerator.

5. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 2.1 km from James Thurber House

Taylor

￥6,786

￥15,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a potted plant.

A covered porch with wicker chairs, a small table, and hanging plants.

A small, clean room with a white table, a chair, a plant, and a basket.

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

6. Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Italian Village, 2.2 km from James Thurber House

Ismael

￥9,676

￥26,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bathroom with two round mirrors, an orange vanity, a white sink, and a door leading to another room.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a hanging chair, potted plants, and a television.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a staircase, and a plant.

A mirror reflecting a room with a brick wall, a white radiator, a green plant, and a white baby crib.

7. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

Italian Village, 1.8 km from James Thurber House

Melanie

￥13,971

￥31,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A corner with a brick wall, a table, a chair, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a green sofa, wooden flooring, a brick wall, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a hanging macrame decoration, a wooden door, and a brick wall.

A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, a marble countertop, and hanging plants.

8. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

Short North, 2.9 km from James Thurber House

Rachel

￥7,219

￥17,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a fireplace.

A cityscape with a river, green park, and modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, leather armchairs, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

9. The Junto

Downtown Columbus, 2.1 km from James Thurber House

Diane

￥30,342

￥41,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves with bottles.

An outdoor swimming pool with a clear view of the adjacent building's interior through large windows.

A hotel room with a television, kitchenette, sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus, 1.3 km from James Thurber House

Kathy

￥22,647

￥26,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern building with a unique cantilevered design, featuring a glass facade and multiple levels.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a glass railing overlooking the lower level.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar in the background, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

11. Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus, 1.5 km from James Thurber House

Brenda

￥25,008

￥29,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with marble walls, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a geometric light fixture.

The LeVeque Tower hotel entrance with an American flag, stone facade, and a classic architectural design.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, decorative lighting, and large windows.

12. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Uptown District, 1.5 km from James Thurber House

Rebecca

￥35,710

￥42,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop bar with a fire feature, tables, and chairs, offering a city view.

A Hilton hotel with a modern glass facade, a convention center, and a well-lit urban street.

A modern bar area with seating, large windows, and a city view.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the city.

13. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Short North, 1.6 km from James Thurber House

Chelsie

￥32,629

￥38,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with multiple tables, hanging brass instruments, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A hotel with a 'Graduate' sign, large windows, and a modern facade.

14. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 2 km from James Thurber House

Ashley

￥25,794

￥30,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, modern furniture, and a glass wall leading to an outdoor area.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent archway.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a wine rack in the background, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a small side table.

15. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Short North, 1.8 km from James Thurber House

Beau

￥26,952

￥32,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop bar with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

A modern office space with a dining area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

The exterior of AC Hotel Columbus with a brick facade, large glass entrance, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern bar area with high stools, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a city view.

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Arena District, 1.9 km from James Thurber House

Noel

￥28,589

￥34,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, string lights, and a brick wall.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a glass-enclosed space, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and illuminated signage.

A spacious indoor dining area with brick walls, large windows, and a colorful mural. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

17. Canopy By Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North

Uptown District, 1.3 km from James Thurber House

Robert

￥28,795

￥33,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a geometric patterned floor, a central bar counter with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A modern building with brick and glass facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with blue cushioned chairs, and a tiled floor.

18. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 1.4 km from James Thurber House

Mindy

￥25,322

￥33,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge area with seating, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a large chandelier.

A brick building with large windows and a sidewalk lined with potted plants.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Short North, 1.7 km from James Thurber House

Alejandro

￥28,727

￥33,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring a long counter with stools and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

A tall building with a prominent red sign, large windows, and classical architecture.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 1.3 km from James Thurber House

Diana

￥21,233

￥25,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to James Thurber House

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites	10.0 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	10.0 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
The Lincoln Short North B&B	10.0 Exceptional 617 reviews	View
Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Top James Thurber House Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Columbus

8/10 Good

"Self parking is very far, odd stains on the wall, housekeeping tried to enter our room at 10am. Otherwise front staff was all incredible!!! Room smelled lovely. Clean overall. Great views."

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

8/10 Good

"Always great to stay at The Graduate. Love the location in the middle of Short North! Pretty disappointed in our room’s view of the HVAC system this time. Literally no other view than ductwork. The front staff was nice and valet’s work hard! Don’t count on the attached Homage bar for food. They have a breakfast but not very organized and not part of the hotel. The room was clean and pretty quiet. They are heavy doors so I am always pleasantly surprised we don’t hear more slamming."

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, very clean the staff was so helpful and polite. Highly recommend 10/10!"

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the rooftop patio."

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Overall, the hotel was clean and a very convenient location. Upon arrival the person at check in was very unprofessional. Any questions that were asked about the room or check in process in itself was responded to with attitude or scrolling in her phone which I assumed was her way of checking things. The night time front desk attendant very friendly and helpful."

The Junto

10/10 Excellent

"The Junto was a very nice hotel. The rooms are amazing. Comfortable beds. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great restaurants and coffee shop on site! A definite must stay"

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for my weekend stay during the Lost Lands festival"

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and breakfast and dinner included was a bonus."

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

8/10 Good

"The courtyard by Marriott is located in downtown Columbus. The location is within walking distance to a lot. The convention center is a 5 min walk, German village is about a 20 min walk and the real downtown is about a 15 min walk in the other direction. This was the main reason for choosing this hotel. The room was clean, spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We didn’t hear too much noise from other guests or outside even though we were on the first level. We did not take advantage of the pool or hot tub but they were available. We did however take advantage of the breakfast you could order. It wasng fine dining by any means but the food was good. Not sure if I would stay here again for a long trip only because I found that not having a convenience store or grocery store within walking distance to be a bit of a hassle. But if we’re staying for just a couple of nights it would be perfect"

Other attractions near James Thurber House

Columbus Museum of Art

8.4/10 (250 reviews)

See some masterpieces or make one of your own at this interactive and educational museum, complete with modern masters, a sculpture garden and creative workshops.

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A theater with 'Lincoln' neon signs, a sidewalk, and a street.

Lincoln Theatre

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Lincoln Theatre on your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A large tree with a wide canopy, surrounded by manicured shrubs and a well-maintained lawn.

Topiary Park

After visiting Topiary Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Columbus College of Art and Design

8.8/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Columbus College of Art and Design, during your travels in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Kelton House Museum and Garden

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kelton House Museum and Garden in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Mayme Moore Park

After visiting Mayme Moore Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus.

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King Arts Complex

You can make plans for a show at King Arts Complex on your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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BalletMet Performance Center

You can get tickets for a performance at BalletMet Performance Center during your stay in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Thurber House?

James Thurber House is located in an area of Columbus known for its array of dining options, sporting events, and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 208 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near James Thurber House?

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from James Thurber House. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Regency Columbus and Hilton Columbus Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to James Thurber House?

Expedia has 208 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from James Thurber House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Thurber House, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near James Thurber House.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near James Thurber House?

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What can I see and do near James Thurber House?

Study the collections at Columbus Museum of Art, COSI, or Ohio History Center. Lincoln Theatre, Ohio Theatre, and Palace Theatre are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around James Thurber House. You can check out the local talent at Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Southern Theater, and KEMBA Live!.

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Our top choices for James Thurber House hotels

1. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

2. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

3. The Lincoln Short North B&B

4. Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

5. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

6. Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North

7. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

8. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

9. The Junto

10. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

11. Hyatt Regency Columbus

12. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

13. Hilton Columbus Downtown

14. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

15. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

17. Canopy By Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North

18. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

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Top James Thurber House Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

The Junto

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Other attractions near James Thurber House

Columbus Museum of Art

Lincoln Theatre

Topiary Park

Columbus College of Art and Design

Kelton House Museum and Garden

Mayme Moore Park

King Arts Complex

BalletMet Performance Center

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