Columbus: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Columbus side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG	Best Value Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU	Luxury Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph
Guest score	7.7/10	9.1/10	9.3/10
Reviews	585	653	82
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★★
Area	Downtown Columbus	795 Yard Street	Short North
Reference price per night	€131	€140	€382
Guests like		Location: Quiet residential setting near the university and restaurants with shuttle access to local events. Cleanliness: Consistently spotless, well-maintained areas with a fresh and modern feel throughout.	Location: Walkable access to the Short North, convention center, and stadium. Staff: Friendly, courteous team provide a warm welcome and helpful assistance.
Guests mention		Value For Money: Rates are viewed as fair by some, but considered high for the quality by others.	Pricing: High parking fees and unexpected increases in security deposits.
Good for		pets, family, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG if price matters most, Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU for the best balance of score and price, and Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.