Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

3232 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43202 United States (USA) near Exit 113 on I-71 (~1.7mi)
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3.0 Star Property
40.025390-83.026270
+1-800-219-2797
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4.5/5

Based on 721 guest reviews

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  • With an indoor pool!
  • Fitness center on property
  • 158 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 5 floors
  • Check in: 03:00 pm
  • Check out: 12:00 pm
  • Group friendly rating of 7.4/10
  • 5 meeting rooms in property

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Local Attractions

Ohio State University, Schottenstein Center/Value City Arena, Ohio Stadium, Crew Stadium, Ohio Expo Center, Lane Avenue Shoppes, Lennox Towne Center, Grandview, Upper Arlington

Verified Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"I’m very lovely place."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I love staying at this hotel here. Staff is very nice. Very friendly and very helpful. I plan on staying in the future. Thank you. Have a blessed day.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 21 to Mon Jul 22 2024 at a $140.99 average nightly rate.
"Good Hotel & Good Breakfast"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very clean hotel with friendly staff. Good breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 08 to Sat Feb 10 2024 at a $117.99 average nightly rate.
"Very pleasant and comfortable."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Overall a good stay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 27 to Tue Oct 31 2023 at a $128.78 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 721 guest reviews

Property Description

•Within 1 mile from the Ohio State University•Complimentary High-speed internet access (wireless and hardwired)•24-hour business center featuring secure remote printing•Evolution beds in all guest rooms (sleep by number)•Refrigerators, Microwaves and Keurig Coffee Machines in every room•Large work desk featuring Herman Miller Mirra ® Chairs•LCD High Definition televisions in all guest rooms•Garden Grill & Bar Serving Breakfast, Dinner & Evening Room Service•Evening room service•Precor Cardio Theatre® Fitness Center•Indoor and whirlpool•Complimentary shuttle service within a 3-mile radius•Complimentary on-site bus and trailer parking

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 03:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2007
Floors: 5
Rooms: 158
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 153
Handicap Rooms: 8
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 9150 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 90 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 3.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pool Info:
Indoor Pool & Whirlpool available to guests.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual Reservations may be cancelled within 24 hours of check-in time.Groups may cancel up to 180 Days prior to arrival date.
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 17.50%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.50%
Occupancy Tax: 10.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.50%
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 21.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 21.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

CMH - Columbus Airport (12 miles)

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary local area transportation within a 3-mile radius of the hotel. Shuttle is offered 7 days a week from 7am-10pm.

Breakfast Information

The Garden Grill restaurant is open for Breakfast, Dinner and evening Room Service. Breakfast is fresh, made-to-order, all-you-can-eat for $9.95/person.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary wired & wireless Internet access

About Hilton Garden Inn

  • Spacious meeting rooms with onsite catering services and audiovisual equipment available
  • 24 Hour Business Center and Free Wi-Fi
  • Plus Hypoallergenic Pillows
  • Convenient Pavilion Mart open 24/7 offering late night snack, beverages, and more
  • Onsite Dining with Lunch and Dinner offered in most locations
  • Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

The Hilton Garden Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Katalina's - A cozy cafe serving unique breakfast dishes with a Latin twist. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Pearl - A trendy gastropub offering a variety of elevated comfort food. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Northstar Cafe - A popular local spot known for its healthy and delicious menu options. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Explore one of the top-rated zoos in the country, home to a wide range of animals and exhibits. Located 8 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Fox in the Snow Cafe - A hip cafe known for its artisanal pastries and specialty coffee. Located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: North Market - A bustling indoor market with a variety of food vendors offering international cuisines. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Lindey's - A classic American bistro with a charming patio and a menu featuring steak, seafood, and pasta. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Short North Arts District - Explore this vibrant neighborhood filled with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Pistacia Vera - A charming bakery and cafe serving delicious pastries and breakfast items. Located 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Schmidt's Sausage Haus - A German restaurant famous for its sausages and traditional dishes. Located 7 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro - A fine dining establishment known for its French and contemporary cuisine. Located 6 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Explore beautiful gardens and stunning plant collections. Located 4 miles from the hotel.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area.

Feel free to use the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Columbus event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Olentangy & Buckeye 25 x 52 x 10 1300--/9076443644----/--115115--
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Olentangy & Buckeye

Enjoy fresh air when hosting a reception on our outdoor patio that spans the length of the meeting space. Or stay inside in the comfort of our meeting rooms.Each meeting room has a built –in screen that lowers from the ceiling as well complimentary Wi-Fi and Hard-Wired Internet Access.If additional Audio Visual equipment is needed, we allow groups to bring in their own equipment at no additional charge.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1300 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 52 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Olentangy & Buckeye Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
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Scarlet & Gray 25 x 52 x 10 1300--/9076443644----/--115115--
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Scarlet & Gray

Enjoy fresh air when hosting a reception on our outdoor patio that spans the length of the meeting space. Or stay inside in the comfort of our meeting rooms.Each meeting room has a built –in screen that lowers from the ceiling as well complimentary Wi-Fi and Hard-Wired Internet Access.If additional Audio Visual equipment is needed, we allow groups to bring in their own equipment at no additional charge.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1300 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 52 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Scarlet & Gray Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
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Garden Board Room 25 x 14 x 10 350--/----------12--/--------
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Garden Board Room

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
350 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 14 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Garden Board Room
Olentangy / Buckeye / Scarlet / Gray 25 x 26 x 10 650--/4028241614----/--4840--
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Olentangy / Buckeye / Scarlet / Gray

Enjoy fresh air when hosting a reception on our outdoor patio that spans the length of the meeting space. Or stay inside in the comfort of our meeting rooms.Each meeting room has a built –in screen that lowers from the ceiling as well complimentary Wi-Fi and Hard-Wired Internet Access.If additional Audio Visual equipment is needed, we allow groups to bring in their own equipment at no additional charge.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
650 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 26 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Scarlet Conference Room 25 x 26 x 10 650--/----352535----/--8020--
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Scarlet Conference Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
650 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 26 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Buckeye Olentangy Conference Room 50 x 26 x 10 1300--/----403535----/--8080--
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    Buckeye Olentangy Conference Room

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    1300 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    50 x 26 x 10 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Olentangy Conference Room 25 x 26 x 10 650--/----352535----/--8020--
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      Olentangy Conference Room

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      650 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      25 x 26 x 10 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available
        Gray Conference Room 25 x 26 x 10 650--/----352535----/--8050--
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        Gray Conference Room

        Room Type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total Size:
        650 Sq. Mi
        Dimensions:
        25 x 26 x 10 Ft.
        Floor Level:
        Natural Light?:
        No
        Obstructions?
        No
        Built In Screens?
        No
        Built In Stage?
        No
        Built In A/V?
        No
        Amenities Available
          Garden Boardroom 14 x 25 x 10 350--/--------------/----12--
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          Garden Boardroom

          Room Type:
          General Meeting Room
          Total Size:
          350 Sq. Mi
          Dimensions:
          14 x 25 x 10 Ft.
          Floor Level:
          Natural Light?:
          No
          Obstructions?
          No
          Built In Screens?
          No
          Built In Stage?
          No
          Built In A/V?
          No
          Amenities Available
            Scarlet and Gray Conference Room 50 x 26 x 10 1300--/----503540----/--8080--
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            Scarlet and Gray Conference Room

            Room Type:
            General Meeting Room
            Total Size:
            1300 Sq. Mi
            Dimensions:
            50 x 26 x 10 Ft.
            Floor Level:
            Natural Light?:
            No
            Obstructions?
            No
            Built In Screens?
            No
            Built In Stage?
            No
            Built In A/V?
            No
            Amenities Available
              Buckeye Conference Room 25 x 26 x 10 650--/----352535----/--8020--
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              Buckeye Conference Room

              Room Type:
              General Meeting Room
              Total Size:
              650 Sq. Mi
              Dimensions:
              25 x 26 x 10 Ft.
              Floor Level:
              Natural Light?:
              No
              Obstructions?
              No
              Built In Screens?
              No
              Built In Stage?
              No
              Built In A/V?
              No
              Amenities Available

                FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area

                What time is check in?

                Check in time is 03:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

                What time is check out?

                Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

                How many rooms does Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area have?

                There are 158 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

                Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area?

                Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

                What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area?

                The Garden Grill restaurant is open for Breakfast, Dinner and evening Room Service. Breakfast is fresh, made-to-order, all-you-can-eat for $9.95/person.

                How much does internet cost?

                Complimentary wired & wireless Internet access

                Can I get a AAA rate at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area?

                Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Aaa Breakfast Included Limited To Number Of Adults and Kids Sharing Same Room Valid AAA Membersh

                Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area?

                Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Savings 1 King Bed - Free WiFi Hdtvs with Hidef Channels

                Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area?

                Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

                Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus University Area?

                Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor Pool & Whirlpool available to guests..

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