Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

8535 Lyra Dr., Columbus, OH 43240 United States (USA) near Exit 121 on I-71 (~0.3mi)
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3.0 Star Property
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  • Has indoor swimming pool
  • The Avg. Group Saves 8.9%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 118 rooms in hotel
  • 4 floors in property
  • 8 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 03:00pm
  • Group score of 9.9/10
  • 7 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

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Local Attractions

Polaris Fashion Place-plus an additional 3 miles of great shopping and eating, Magic Mountian Fun Center, Dave and Busters, Columbus Zoo, Otterbein College, OSU, German Village, Easton Towne Center-Avenue of shops and restaurants

Verified Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very efficient, clean, well run hotel."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very efficient, clean, well run hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 17 to Sun Nov 19 2023 at a $125.99 average nightly rate.

Property Description

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Hilton Garden Inn is located just minutes north of downtown Columbus in the vibrant Polaris District, a region that is in the heart of Ohio. The property is just a few short blocks to I 71 and within a few miles of I 270. Polaris is located in the fastest growing county in the state of Ohio, with many new restaurants and attractions but Polaris is best known as an incredible shopping destination. The property is situated right across the street from Polaris Fashion Place which features over 150 specialty stores, including: Saks Fifth Avenue, Kaufmann's, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, and The Great Indoors. Polaris also offers a wide variety of cultural, family and sports attractions and an exciting and live music and nightlife scene.HOTEL FEATURESFocused Service Defined: Focusing on what guests have said they need and want most while traveling, our property offers quality accommodations, amenities and services in a comfortable atmosphere designed for both the business and leisure traveler. Our meetings also use “focused service”. Our meeting facilities are designed to focus on service and we normally only have one meeting group in-house at one time, allowing our entire team to concentrate on your needs. The facility also offers:-Complimentary 24-hour business center featuring remote printing-Complimentary heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, and 24 hour fitness center.-Same day valet service and self-serve coin laundry also available.Guestroom Amenities-Each guestroom features an oversized work desk with telephone in each room.-Ergonomic Workstation Chairs-Complimentary local and nationwide long distance calls-USA Today available each weekday morning.-Complimentary High-Speed Internet access and secure remote printing. -Microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker in every guestroomDining Services-Pavilion Pantry convenience mart which sells snacks and sundry items 24-hours a day. Beer and wine are available as well.-A freshly prepared breakfast offered daily in the Garden Grill and Bar Restaurant, and dinner is available along with room service for additional charge. -Full Service Bar

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 03:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 4
Rooms: 118
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 118
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 8
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 7 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 4600 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 80 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5pm - 10pm
Pool Info: 6am-10pm daily
Ownership: Middletown Hotel Management
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 Hours
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 50%
Total Taxes: 15.60%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.50%
Occupancy Tax: 3.00%
City Tax: 5.10%
Country Tax: 7.50% (Sales tax F&B/Room)
VAT: Value Added Tax: 20.00% (Service Charge F&B/Room)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • 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
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

16 miles from Columbus International Airport or 18 minutes.

Local Shuttle Info: By reservation only within 10 miles of Hotel

Breakfast Information

$9.95 per person cook to order breakfast buffetAmerican

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Complimentary

Internet / WiFI

Internet, Indoor pool, ATM available, complimentary parking and complimentary shuttle in a 5 mile radius

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: First Watch - A breakfast and brunch spot offering a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Condado Tacos - A trendy taco joint with a build-your-own taco concept. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Northstar Cafe - A popular local eatery known for its healthy and delicious menu options. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - A renowned zoo featuring a wide range of animals and exhibits. Located 6.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Katalina's - A cozy cafe known for its unique breakfast dishes and famous pancake balls. Located 4.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: North Market - A vibrant indoor market with a variety of food vendors offering diverse cuisines. Located 11.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Pearl - A stylish gastropub serving elevated American comfort food. Located 2.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Short North Arts District - A lively neighborhood known for its art galleries, boutiques, and vibrant nightlife. Located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Fox in the Snow Cafe - A charming cafe known for its artisanal pastries and specialty coffee. Located 3.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Milestone 229 - A waterfront restaurant offering scenic views and a diverse menu. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Guild House - A contemporary American restaurant with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. Located 2.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Scioto Mile - A scenic park along the Scioto River with walking paths, fountains, and outdoor art installations. Located 3.1 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris, Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Polaris, The Hilton Garden Inn Polaris

Hotel Rate Trends at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

Rate fluctuations of Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting rates and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The most competitive group rate shown is 25.3% in November 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $169 in the month of July 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris.

Feel free to use the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris 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
Opportunity Room 25 x 12 x 10 325--/----------12--/--------
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Opportunity Room

Executive Board Room with (10) high back leather seats
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 12 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
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
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
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Polaris Room A 25 x 28 x 10 70036/--30301724174/44040--
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Polaris Room A

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
700 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 28 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
8
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
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Polaris Room B 25 x 25 x 10 62536/--30241516154/43535--
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Polaris Room B

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
625 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
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
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Polaris 53 x 25 x 10 132560/--45603238328/710080133
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Polaris

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
53 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
12
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Opportunity 12 x 25 x 10 300--/--------------/----16--
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Opportunity

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
300 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
12 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
    Lyra 28 x 25 x 10 700--/----302525----/--6020--
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    Lyra

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    700 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    28 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
      Vega 25 x 25 x 10 625--/----242020----/--4050--
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      Vega

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      625 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      25 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

        FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 03:00pm 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 12:00pm 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 / Polaris have?

        There are 118 rooms in the property.

        Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris?

        Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

        What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris?

        $9.95 per person cook to order breakfast buffetAmerican

        What parking is available at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris?

        Complimentary

        How much does internet cost?

        Internet, Indoor pool, ATM available, complimentary parking and complimentary shuttle in a 5 mile radius

        Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris?

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

        Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris?

        Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 6am-10pm daily.

        Can I get a group rate at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus / Polaris?

        Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 8.9%.

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