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4- and 5-star hotels in Columbus
Twelve 4- and 5-star hotels in Columbus, from the 5-star Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph down to 4-star addresses near Polaris and Easton. Guest ratings run from 4.0 to 4.6 out of 5, and review counts range from 308 to 3737, so both long-established and newer properties are here.
Staying in Columbus
Columbus puts its upscale hotels where visitors tend to spend their time: along North High Street and around Nationwide Boulevard downtown, with a second cluster out at Polaris and Easton. The list spans both. Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph, the only 5-star here, sits at 620 North High Street; Hotel LeVeque Autograph Collection is at 50 West Broad Street and AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown at 517 Park Street. Near Nationwide Boulevard you find Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown and Sonesta Columbus Downtown. Farther out, Hilton Columbus at Easton stands at 3900 Chagrin Dr, while Hilton Columbus Polaris and Cambria Suites Columbus Polaris share the Lyra Dr area. Downtown addresses suit short breaks and couples who want to walk out to dinner; the Polaris and Easton properties, with the largest review counts on the list, suit families and drivers. Hilton Columbus Downtown, with 3666 reviews at 4.5, and The Westin Great Southern Columbus on South High Street round out the downtown options.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph
620 North High Street, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereColumbus's only 5-star address on this list, Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph sits at 620 North High Street and earns a 4.6 guest rating across 728 reviews. Travellers who want the top tier of comfort in the city, and a central High Street base, should start here. Its five-star class makes it the natural pick for a special occasion or a stay where the setting itself matters as much as the location.
See Le Méridien Columbus The JosephDrury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
88 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereWith 1496 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating, Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown is one of the most reviewed 4-star options in the city, at 88 E Nationwide Blvd. The volume of feedback suggests a dependable, well-run downtown stay. It suits visitors who weigh breadth of guest experience heavily and prefer a downtown address over an outlying one, without stepping up to 5-star territory.
See Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus DowntownHotel LeVeque Autograph Collection
50 West Broad Street, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereHotel LeVeque Autograph Collection occupies 50 West Broad Street, placing guests in the heart of downtown Columbus. A 4-star property with a 4.6 guest rating drawn from 1136 reviews, it appeals to travellers who want a distinctive Autograph Collection stay rather than a standard chain hotel. Couples and design-minded visitors looking for a downtown base with consistently strong guest feedback will find it a good fit.
See Hotel LeVeque Autograph CollectionHilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereHilton Columbus at Easton, at 3900 Chagrin Dr, is the most reviewed hotel on this list, with 3737 guest reviews and a 4.5 rating. Its Easton setting puts guests in a different part of Columbus from the downtown cluster, which suits travellers whose plans centre on that area. The 4-star class and large review base make it a solid choice for visitors who value a proven, high-volume hotel over a smaller property.
See Hilton Columbus at EastonHilton Columbus Downtown
402 North High Street, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereSet at 402 North High Street, Hilton Columbus Downtown combines a central downtown address with a 4.5 guest rating from 3666 reviews. It is a 4-star hotel that suits both leisure visitors wanting to be on High Street and travellers who prefer a large, established property with plenty of guest feedback behind it. Those weighing downtown convenience against the outlying options will find this one of the strongest-positioned choices.
See Hilton Columbus DowntownHilton Columbus Polaris
8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereHilton Columbus Polaris at 8700 Lyra Dr serves the Polaris area rather than the downtown core, with a 4.4 guest rating from 1977 reviews. The 4-star hotel fits visitors whose plans lie to the north of the city and who would rather not stay centrally. It is a practical pick for repeat guests of the Polaris zone and for travellers who want a familiar Hilton standard outside the busy centre.
See Hilton Columbus PolarisGraduate by Hilton Columbus
750 North High Street, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereGraduate by Hilton Columbus at 750 North High Street is the newest-feeling name on this shortlist, with 506 reviews behind its 4.4 guest rating. The 4-star hotel suits visitors who want a High Street location close to the downtown cluster but prefer a smaller, more recently arrived property over the city's largest hotels. Its comparatively modest review count will appeal to travellers who like to try somewhere less worn-in.
See Graduate by Hilton ColumbusEmbassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
2700 Corporate Exchange Dr, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereEmbassy Suites by Hilton Columbus sits at 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr, away from the downtown core, and holds a 4.1 guest rating across 2125 reviews. The 4-star property suits travellers with business or plans in that corporate district who want an all-suite format. It is a reasonable match for guests who prioritise a quieter setting and a large, well-reviewed hotel over a central address.
See Embassy Suites by Hilton ColumbusSonesta Columbus Downtown
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereSonesta Columbus Downtown at 33 E Nationwide Blvd puts guests in the downtown cluster and carries a 4.1 guest rating from 2012 reviews. The 4-star hotel works for visitors who want to be within the city centre and are choosing between several similarly rated downtown properties. Its review volume is among the higher ones here, which helps travellers compare it directly against its neighbours on Nationwide Blvd and nearby High Street.
See Sonesta Columbus DowntownThe Westin Great Southern Columbus
310 S High St, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereThe Westin Great Southern Columbus stands at 310 S High St, a downtown address, and holds a 4.1 guest rating from 1425 reviews. The 4-star hotel suits guests who want a recognisable Westin stay in the centre of the city. Travellers comparing downtown 4-star options will find it a straightforward choice, with a review base large enough to give a fair picture of what to expect.
See The Westin Great Southern ColumbusCambria Suites Columbus Polaris
9100 Lyra Drive, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereCambria Suites Columbus Polaris at 9100 Lyra Drive serves the northern Polaris district with a 4.1 guest rating from 1036 reviews. The 4-star, suite-style property suits travellers whose itinerary centres on Polaris rather than downtown, and who want a moderately sized hotel rather than one of the city's largest. It is a sensible fit for guests returning to that area or visiting for local business.
See Cambria Suites Columbus PolarisAC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
517 Park St, Columbus, United States
Why stay hereAC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown at 517 Park St is the smallest property on this shortlist by review count, with 308 reviews and a 4.0 guest rating. The 4-star hotel suits travellers who prefer a compact, less crowded downtown base and a Marriott loyalty fit. Its Park St position keeps guests close to the city centre while offering an alternative to the larger High Street and Nationwide Blvd hotels.
See AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 728 |
| Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,496 |
| Hotel LeVeque Autograph Collection | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,136 |
| Hilton Columbus at Easton | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 3,737 |
| Hilton Columbus Downtown | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 3,666 |
| Hilton Columbus Polaris | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,977 |
| Graduate by Hilton Columbus | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 506 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 2,125 |
| Sonesta Columbus Downtown | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 2,012 |
| The Westin Great Southern Columbus | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,425 |
| Cambria Suites Columbus Polaris | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,036 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown | ★★★★ | 4.0 | 308 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For downtown locations
Hilton Columbus Downtown carries 3666 reviews at 4.5 out of 5; Sonesta Columbus Downtown and The Westin Great Southern Columbus are at 4.1, and AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown at 4.0 with 308 reviews.
Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph · Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown · Hotel LeVeque Autograph Collection · Hilton Columbus Downtown · Sonesta Columbus Downtown · The Westin Great Southern Columbus
For families and drivers
Hilton Columbus at Easton has the most reviews on the list, 3737, at 4.5 out of 5; Hilton Columbus Polaris rates 4.4 and Cambria Suites Columbus Polaris 4.1 across 1036 reviews.
Hilton Columbus at Easton · Hilton Columbus Polaris · Cambria Suites Columbus Polaris
For heavy review history
If you prefer a hotel many guests have already tested, these four carry between 2012 and 3737 reviews. Ratings run from 4.1 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus and Sonesta Columbus Downtown up to 4.5 at Hilton Columbus at Easton and Hilton Columbus Downtown.
Hilton Columbus at Easton · Hilton Columbus Downtown · Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus · Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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Questions, answered
Which hotels on this list are 5-star?
Only one: Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph, at 620 North High Street. It also rates 4.6 out of 5 from 728 reviews, level with the best on the list. Every other hotel here is classified 4-star.
Which Columbus hotel here has the most reviews?
Hilton Columbus at Easton, with 3737 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 rating. Hilton Columbus Downtown follows with 3666 reviews, also at 4.5, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus has 2125 at 4.1.
Are there hotels in the Short North area?
This list does not include an address that names Short North. The closest options are on North High Street: Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph at 620, Hilton Columbus Downtown at 402 and Graduate by Hilton Columbus at 750.
What is the lowest-rated hotel on the list?
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown, at 4.0 out of 5 from 308 reviews — the smallest review count here too. Even so, it sits at 517 Park Street downtown and is classified 4-star.
Which hotels suit travellers heading to Polaris?
Hilton Columbus Polaris at 8700 Lyra Dr, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1977 reviews, and Cambria Suites Columbus Polaris at 9100 Lyra Drive, rated 4.1 from 1036 reviews. Both are 4-star.
How many hotels here are rated 4.5 or higher?
Five: Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown, Hotel LeVeque Autograph Collection and Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph at 4.6, plus Hilton Columbus at Easton and Hilton Columbus Downtown at 4.5.