Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Palace Theatre

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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36 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Place, Palace Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, COSI
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nationwide Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 460 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in Downtown Columbus, Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown is within a 5-minute walk of Palace Theatre and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Ohio Theatre. This 3-star hotel has 126 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Palace Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ohio Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • COSI - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nationwide Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ringside Cafe -- A Columbus Legend Since 1897 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brioso Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Palace Theatre
At Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 38 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
32-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Kitchens, sofa beds, and sitting areas are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Buckeye Bourbon House

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,001 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown on Jan 11, 2026 start from $118.0, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Columbus within a short 11-minute walk of COSI and also 11 minutes on foot from Nationwide Arena. You'll also find Ohio Stadium and Historic Crew Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 38 per night. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown include a casino?

No, Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a kitchen, and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown serves free buffet breakfast at Buckeye Bourbon House each morning.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

The closest major airport to Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), which is 7.8 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown.

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 779 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be good neighbors in a hotel

Everything was great. Except we had terrible thoughtful neighbors that got in at 1am and for at least 30mins slammed their door open and close. It was so bad it woke both myself and my daughter up. We both would drift open and bang. People do better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britany

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the small kitchen. The beds were super comfy as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bradly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just staying for fireworks

Great place to stay for the fireworks walking distance from good spots to view them
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking not included. Valet parking provided for extra charge. Front staff amazing and Valet lady great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Nice location, friendly staff. Pull out bed had lots of stains on the mattress, pretty gross. Our HVAC was extremely loud and hindered sleep, but not much to do about that in realtime. Hotel met the needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They staff was very friendly and professional!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs a little TLC

The breakfast buffet made up for the outdated room with no soap
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This staff was so friendly and helpful. Been 30 years since I’ve been to Columbus and it was utterly amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David, Lakewood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all wonderful. Like many lower middle tier hotels, it has some poor quality repairs throughout that scream landlord special. Functional yes, but esthetically worse than expected at the price of the hotel. The neighborhood has drunken fools shouting by the main entrance at bar close, and stunt car racing up and down the street throughout the night. Not the hotels fault, but it really hurts the experience. Breakfast was amazing and all the staff cannot be complimented enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great stay in an old bank building. Plenty of charm and character!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Weile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property was old, it was kept up and some parts undergoing renovation. Nevertheless, my room was large and excellent; and the downtown area around this hotel had plenty of shops and restaurants. The breakfast selections in the morning were also very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked a trip for my girlfriends birthday from March 14th-16th to Columbus, Ohio. We were looking forward to it very much, we had also bought tickets to the hockey game. We arrived Friday the 14th around 9:30 pm and the check in was flawless. We got up to our room (1303) and realized it was warm in the room was we adjusted the thermostat to make it cooler. After that we decided to go to the bar/restaurant down stairs (Buckeye Bourbon House) by the time we got back to our room it was even hotter than when we left. I immediately called down to the front desk and they informed me that the air condition was broken on floors 12, 13, and 14. I asked to be moved to another room but informed me they were all sold out. They also told me that the hotel was under construction and sorry for the incontinence. This is just unacceptable, the room was almost 80 °C at times and almost impossible to stay in but we had no other choice, not to mention we should have been informed of the construction going on before the trip. I believe there should be some compensation offered here and would like to know what will be done to help us out in this situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Liren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was not cleaned daily even upon request. Room was cleaned every 3 days. Bed was uncomfortable and shower had issues. asked for maintenance to fix it but housekeeeping staff was sent and unable to fix the problem. Shower was still useable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025