Hyatt Regency Columbus a Good Choice for Business Travelers

Located just a few blocks from the Capital Building and other government offices and 5 minutes from the campus of Ohio State University, the Hyatt Regency Columbus is a high-rise hotel that was renovated in 2007. Also within close proximity to the Nationwide Arena, the Columbus Convention Center, and a number of museums, this hotel attracts numerous business travelers but is also suitable for leisure travelers as well.

The 613 standard guest rooms at the Hyatt Regency average about 350 square feet and include attractive contemporary furnishings, beds with pillow-top mattresses and plush comforters, large baths with European bath products, a generous size work area with internet access, iPod docking stations, and more. All guests are privy to 24-hour concierge service and room service. Suites, of which there are 18, include additional amenities such as living areas, extra bedrooms or baths, and full-size kitchen appliances.

The hotel's spacious fitness center is glass enclosed and features exercise cycles, stair climbers, rowers, treadmills, and free weights. It can be used free of charge for all Hyatt Regency Columbus guests. Sitting beside the fitness center is an indoor pool and sun deck. For those who prefer to stay in their room and exercise, the hotel offers the Yoga Away In-Room Experience, a continuous series of lessons available through all guest TVs. Complimentary yoga mats are available upon request. There's also an ice skating rink located about a block from the hotel and several golf courses within a 10 mile radius of the Hyatt Regency.

Inside the hotel, there are two different options for dining. The Market Stand Caf, is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the downtown area. Designed to resemble an outdoor market place, it is open for lunch and dinner and features a menu that includes soups, salads, sandwiches, breads, pastries, and desserts. The second dining option, The Big Bar, serves standard pub fare such as burgers, wings, soups, and salads along with a wide variety of local brews and wine by the glass. It is open for lunch and dinner.

The Columbus Hyatt Regency offers a 24-hour business center for the convenience of business travelers. In addition, it is a popular location for meetings, conferences, seminars, and other business-related events. About 63,000 square feet of function space and 4,000 square feet of pre-function space is available inside the hotel including the Regency Ballroom, which can accommodate 1,200 banquet-style. There are 29 meeting rooms with high-speed internet capabilities and all the amenities necessary for a business function. The ballrooms are also suitable for wedding receptions and the hotel employs a wedding coordinator to help organize such an event.

The hotel also connects to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which offers a total of about 425,000 additional square feet of exhibit space.

This particular Hyatt Regency is a member of the Green Hotel Association, a group of hotels committed to being environmentally friendly. As such, the Hyatt Regency Columbus uses energy efficient fixtures and bulbs, uses water-saving showerheads, gives guests the option of reusing their linens, uses recycled paper products, and has a strong recycling program in place. All associates receive training in "green'' practices.