The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant, steps from Ohio State University

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH, 43210
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Loft, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 459 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Conference)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in University District, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is adjacent to Ohio State University and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Ohio Stadium. This 151-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wexner Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • James Cancer Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Huntington Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The O on Lane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Library Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, steps from Ohio State University
At The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 35 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a conference center, a business center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect 49-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 36 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 2.25 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 2,110

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (15,375 square feet of space)
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2.25 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 36 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

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 smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Blackwell Columbus
The Blackwell Columbus, Ohio
Blackwell Hotel Columbus
The Blackwell Hotel Columbus
Blackwell Inn Pfahl Columbus
Blackwell Inn Pfahl
Blackwell Pfahl Columbus
Blackwell Pfahl
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center Hotel
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center Columbus
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center Hotel Columbus

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

This hotel is situated in University District within a short 4-minute walk of Ohio Stadium and also 11 minutes on foot from Schottenstein Center. You'll also find Ohio Expo Center and State Fair and Historic Crew Stadium within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center on Jan 28, 2026 start from $169.0, 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.

Is there parking available at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 35 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center have a casino on the premises?

No, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a hydromassage showerhead, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at 2110.

Does The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

The closest major airport to The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), which is 10.7 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center.

Does The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center.

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1047 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1337 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well kept, with a great staff and an excellent atmosphere. The small bar was a nice place to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a review as demanded ... I felt like I was in my grandmother's guest room. Decorated in the roaring 20s and with linens that gramma had been using as rags. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious room. Comfortable bed and bedding. Temperature controls worked perfectly. Water temp and pressure in shower was great. TV size was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil, Lewisville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice and well kept, the rooms are clean and the staff is very friendly. The gym can be updated a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Halli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The air didn’t work so we were miserable. They couldn’t reimburse me because I Booked through a third party.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quick check-in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Nice stay for a concert

Room was clean, valet was a great benefit, disappointed there was no pool or hot tub. A must stay if you are attending a concert in this area. If you stay here, you can walk to venues. Otherwise, parking options are limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Parking is a nightmare, and shouldn’t have to pay extra for below average breakfast. Probably won’t ever go here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Traveled with family
Everything was perfect for us!!! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite, and the hotel was clean and right on campus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stat and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a little one on one time and convenient. We used Vallet parking and it was smooth. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk around campus and the surrounding areas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed to be close to the Shoe and it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

seim

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025