The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel, is an Excellent Choice for Lodging

The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel, is located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, close to several notable downtown locations including the Nationwide Arena, the Columbus Convention Center, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and many other museums and cultural venues. The hotel underwent a $16 million renovation in 2007-2008, bringing it up to date both inside and out.

A member of the Marriott family of hotels, The Columbus is a high-rise, 21-story facility with 376 guest rooms and 32 suites. It is a smoke-free hotel that has consistently earned a 4-diamond rating from the American Automobile Association. The guest rooms are conveniently designed for the comfort of both business and leisure travelers. The recent renovation has resulted in new furnishings, bright colors, and luxurious bedding including down pillows and duvet covers. Other standard amenities include hair dryer, iron and ironing board, Web TV, in-room movies, safes, VCRs (in some rooms), and wired or wireless internet. Suites might include separate living areas, sofa beds, a wet bar, a refrigerator, and other upgraded amenities. Many of the rooms offer an excellent view of downtown Columbus.

Fitness facilities at The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel, include a fairly expansive fitness room that offers free weights and cardio-vascular equipment. Since the renovation, the hotel also advertises "a variety of fitness options'' delivered directly to one's guest room. There is also an outdoor heated pool located on the premises as well as a whirlpool. A larger fitness facility is located just a few tenths of a mile from the hotel and additional recreational options such as bowling, ice skating, and fitness trails are located less than a mile from The Columbus. There are also three golf courses within 7 miles of the hotel.

Two dining options are located within the hotel. Latitude 41 is a full service restaurant that serves all three meals. A Dean James Max Destination Restaurant, Latitude 41 strives to use fresh, local ingredients in its dishes. Dress is casual. In addition, Bar 41 serves as a cyber-caf, during the daytime hours and a vibrant nightlife spot after sundown. Standard bar fare is available for lunch and dinner as well as cocktails, beer, and wine. Many additional restaurants are located within walking distance of The Columbus Hotel.

This Renaissance Columbus Hotel has a total of 16 meeting rooms and more than 22,000 square feet of meeting space ranging from small rooms to sizeable conference areas to large ballrooms that can seat up to 1,400 people. Meeting professionals are on staff to aid companies in organizing all their needs for their next function at The Columbus.

In addition, The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel, is also a popular place for weddings. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,100 guests for a meal and dancing and there is also an 11,000 square foot outdoor event space on the rooftop pool deck. Onsite wedding coordinators help couples organize all their needs including booking of rooms, catering, and much more. A variety of customizable packages are available.