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Hilton Columbus/Polaris

8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH, USA, 43240
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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

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
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.
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Gemini Foyer
North Star Conference Room
Polaris Grand Foyer
Gemini BC
Nova Conference Room
Polaris DE

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%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $10.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Top Golf
Recreation
3 mins
2000 Ikea Way
Columbus, OH, US 43240
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Columbus Clippers
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
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
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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WITS Experiential
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Joshua's Worldwide Transportation
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours Prior to Arrival time of 3PM

Additional details

We offer complimentary wireless internet throughout the entire hotel. We are 100% non-smoking.

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Hilton Columbus/Polaris Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Columbus/Polaris regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

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
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