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Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Ohio State University

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Exterior
Reception
Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Ohio Statehouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Palace Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ohio Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Club Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Heart of Columbus.Your stay at this Downtown Columbus hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Capitol Square and Ohio Statehouse are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Palace Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Ohio Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 9 min walk
  • COSI - 13 min walk
  • Nationwide Arena - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pins Mechanical Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rishi Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slammers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Citizens Trust - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Ohio State University
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 16 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 21438 square feet (1992 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 408 guestrooms or units
  • 21 levels
  • 21438 sq ft of conference space
  • 1992 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel offers 408 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 21 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Columbus Downtown Hotel
Hotel Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Hotel Columbus Downtown
Columbus Renaissance
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel Ohio
The Columbus Renaissance Hotel
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel Hotel
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel Columbus
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel Hotel Columbus

Frequently asked questions

How close is Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to the airport?

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel is 7.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel on Feb 1, 2025 start from $212.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel.

Does Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 21 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (10-min drive) and Scioto Downs (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per day.

Does Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel have a pool?

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel have a restaurant?

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel is home to Latitude 41, which features American cuisine.

Does Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to downtown Columbus?

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Columbus.

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 917 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 917 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 917 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 917 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 917 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Moberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money at all
Half of the outlets in our room didn’t work, the room (king size bed) was VERY tiny and the shower head didn’t work either. My brother and sister in law stayed too and their TV and phone didn’t work. Very poor quality for the price. I won’t be returning and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. You’re better off saving money and staying at a motel than this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Very nice hotel. From the valet to the check in and check out it all went smoothly. Especially for a busy weekend with the marathon in town. Will stay at again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice close to the palace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleighsha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elwood, Milford

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Frosted barn door for the bathroom door has got to be the most asine trend in hotel design. The onsite dining option is also rather poor quality - it was a smidge above most fast casual in quality, but not much better than any generic O'Charley, Applebee's, Chili's, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby and very quiet and classy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Enjoyable experience and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Makayla

Business traveler
Convention stay
I'm not one to really ever complain or ever post a eh review but when we got to the hotel we weren't informed on booking that nor everyone was gonna get free breakfast with stay. You would think with paying 200+ for a hotel downtown Columbus you wouldn't have to pay for breakfast at all when there are plenty of other hotels that will allow it for nothing. Especially ones who have better customer service & management skills. Never was informed on booking that you had to do vallet parking. 45$ per night. Rooms we're pretty clean . Bathroom was eh. It was ok. Floor looked extremely dirty. Beds we're so uncomfortable and pillows sucked ! One of the worst hotel experiences I have had. Barely any communication. Room service lady was amazing though!! Front desk people we're nice. Vallet people ok. Management in dining is very eh! Paid when I got there and then tried charging / having us pay again. Should tell us when we check in that they will ask before you leave that will happen. No exhaust fan in bathroom. Room was very very tight. Fiji water in room is extra if you use. It is a good business model for them but good wait to guilt people who don't pay attention into extra money. Overpriced for what you get. You can get better quality hotel service and hotels elsewhere .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Just some honest feed back
My stay was amazing, however i was disappointed with the quality of the sofa bed and the fact the sink hot water non existence. The food at the wedding was good, but the consistency was off. (My steak was good, my fathers was underdone and my aunts was overdone). The wedding venue was nice and breakfast was good. Staff was wounderful. Check in and out was quick and easy. I was taken aback by the unexpected price of valet parking, but it was very convenient for checking in with kids and my handicapped mother. A job well done.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was amazing the room was great the view was incredible and the service was amazing at night you could sleep well and the pool and hot tub was something else at night and in the day best hotel in Columbus by far
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
If you want to stay somewhere central where they have good service, clean rooms and a positive attitude, then you should definitely stay at the Renaissance, Columbus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean ptoperty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeannette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Pittsburgh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024