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8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH, USA, 43240
About us
Find us next to Polaris Fashion Place, within 20 minutes of Downtown Columbus and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Topgolf is just a mile away. Perks include our indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and twinkling courtyard with fire pits to complete your stay.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built2008
Renovated2022
Total meeting space15,504 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms254
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
2020 Travelers' Choice Winner
2019 Taste of Westerville "Tastiest"
2010-2022 AAA Four Diamond Award
2015-2019 Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 21, 2025 - Jan 11, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026
Aug 28, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026
Dec 18, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Sep 01 - Nov 15Mar 01 - Apr 30
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Jul 31May 01 - Jun 30
Low season
Nov 16 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28Aug 01 - Aug 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
15,504 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
15,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
6,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,525 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
15,504 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
15,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
6,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,525 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
254
Single (1 bed)
141
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
102
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $329.00
Suites
25
Tax rate
8.1%
Occupancy rate
8.1%
Total guest rooms
254
Single (1 bed)
141
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
102
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $329.00
Suites
25
Tax rate
8.1%
Occupancy rate
8.1%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
12 mi
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $10.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Columbus Clippers
Recreation
17 mi
The Columbus Clippers Ticket and Business Offices are located on the third floor of Huntington Park. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. On game Saturday and Sundays it will open at 9 am and close two (2) hours prior to game time.
330 Huntington Park Lane
Columbus, OH, US 43215
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Columbus Museum of Art
Museum
14 mi
Columbus Museum of Art's mission is to create great experiences with great art for everyone. Whether we are presenting an exhibition, designing an art-making activity, serving a lunch, or giving directions to a visitor, we are guided by a belief in advocacy, quality, community, integrity, and creativity. We believe that art speaks to each and every one of us in different ways. Art inspires. Art challenges. Art thinks.
480 E Broad St
Columbus, OH, US 43215
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Jerome Schottenstein Center
Recreation
9 mi
The 770,000 square foot multipurpose venue seats 17,500 for ice hockey, 19,500 for basketball and 20,000 for concerts. It is the largest arena in the Big Ten. Averaging over 1 million guests per year, the building’s event line-up has included Neil Diamond, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Matchbox Twenty, The American Idol Tours, Tina Turner, Cher, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Elton John, Usher, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Cosby, Jimmy Buffett, the OHSAA wrestling and basketball Championships, The Frozen Four, Paul McCartney, The Three Tenors and Barbra Streisand. The Jerome Schottenstein Center, a nationally renowned sports and entertainment center, continues its tradition of making memories.
555 Borror Drive
Columbus, OH, US 43210
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We offer complimentary wireless internet throughout the entire hotel. We are 100% non-smoking.
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Hilton Columbus/Polaris Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Columbus/Polaris's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Columbus/Polaris have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hilton Columbus/Polaris and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Columbus/Polaris's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hilton Columbus/Polaris developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Columbus/Polaris clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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