The guest rooms, many of which have downtown skyline views, are fresh and modern, too, and since the hotel is brand spankin’ new they’ve still got that new-room sheen.īut the piece de resistance is the Lumin Sky Bar & Kitchen with its delectable small plates, inventive cocktails and amazing views. That means the modern lobby benefits from the visual addition of sturdy classic exposed masonry walls.
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The hotel is new construction, but inside a base of three vintage two-story buildings filling a full block.
That it’s right at the freeway exit and with onsite parking makes it easy for roadtrippers (as does the hotel’s packages aimed at folks driving from around the Midwest), and the expected amenities, like a business center, breakfast area and fitness room.
The new AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, which opened in early June, was no different, except that it’s located in the heart of the city, within roughly 1-1.5 miles (or less) of German Village, the Brewery District, Italian Village, Franklinton, downtown, Victorian Village, Short North, Arena District and the western edge of Olde Town East. My first encounter with AC Hotels – a Marriott brand – was in nearby Dublin, Ohio, where the sleek, no nonsense but comfortable and welcoming hotel with amazing dining and a stellar rooftop patio. Here are some suggestions for your next Columbus roadtrip. What struck me most about the city, however, in addition to its great green riverfront (perfect for my morning runs), was Columbus’ many alluring neighborhoods with stunning brick buildings in a wide variety of styles, many lining narrow cobblestone streets brimming with old world charm.
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The university presence also bolsters Columbus’ reputation as a sports lover’s dream, with a wide variety of professional and collegiate sports centered around the downtown Arena District. Thanks to Ohio State University on the north side of town, there are tons of students, faculty and staff to fuel the nightlife, too. It’s walkable, it’s friendly, it’s manageable, but with a lot to offer.īecause it’s got a wealth of corporate headquarters and outposts, there’s booming dining, drinking, brewing and distilling scenes. The second largest city in the Midwest, after Chicago, Columbus still has a smaller city vibe. While now, after nearly 40 miles on foot, walking the city across three days, I wouldn’t say we’re old pals, but I definitely know Columbus better and I definitely like what I see. After all, I was only there a couple hours as a brief diversion while working on a story about the suburb of Dublin. COLUMBUS, Ohio – When I first “met” Columbus, Ohio, it was more like we passed each other on the street, leaving barely any impression.
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