Residence Inn Columbus Downtown

We stayed here for three nights as part of Cosmos Tours. The hotel is going through a refurb in the lobby although they limit their working hours so that there is no work going on at night. Our room was very spacious, clean and equipped with towels, iron, coffee machine, toiletries etc. Actually the coffee machine was really good! We were on the 5^th floor over looking the freeway. It wasn’t too noisy and I actually quite liked looking at all the traffic at night time.

Make sure you don’t park on the street overnight. Your car will get towed. And the staff will fail to warn you of this, even though they watched you park. Thanks, staff! Next time, we will fork out the extra money we spent on getting our car back on a nicer hotel.

I love the historical aspect of this hotel. It use to be a bank and was converted in 2008 into a hotel. There are pieces of the bank history all over the downstairs lobby area. The breakfast here was good and I like many others liked that you had to go threw the vault door to reach it. Our room was nice even though when you pulled out the sofa bed you could barley get back threw to the kitchen or the bedroom. What really bring the rating down for me is the bed. The point of a hotel is to sleep… Well I spent most of the 2 nights I stayed here tossing and turning trying to get comfortable on a bed that was anything but comfortable. It was squeaky and hard and just felt like an old rickety bed. It would have been a much nicer weekend had the bed not been stif as a board.

The room is pretty amazing. But the walls are thin. And the house keeping is loud. Tried to sleep to the sound of vacuuming.

Little to do and hotel is old and dated. Rooms are noisy and staff is not helpful. Grandview heights or short north areas are much nicer!

Great hotel with great staff and a good honest breakfast! Built in an old bank that is really cool!

I stayed there for more than 6 weeks between 2014 and 2015 and would stay here again if I get a chance. Excellent service, they remembered me by my name.
High points include:
— About 20 items in the lavish complimentary breakfast.
— Provided me with laundry supplies (free). shaving Kit (free)
— Really quick and friendly valet service
— Free light dinner served 2 – 3 days a week
— Every room is a suite and has a FULL kitchen
— Great location, right in the middle of downtown
— Friendliest staff
Beat that?

What an awesome hotel in Downtown Columbus! We got so lucky to land this place using Priceline! Located right in the heart of Downtown, we were so close to everything to walk to! The hotel has $ 20 Valet parking with in-​and-​out privileges, a big plus. Rather than do the hassle of paying for the different lots and meters, we just did that. It seemed pretty reasonable, and it was one less thing to worry about.
The staff was extremely friendly, and the hotel, being inside an old bank, was STUNNING. The lobby and first floor had all the old charm of the old bank, with high ceilings, old signs, and other little things here and there including the vault door which I loved. We ended up getting a studio suite for our room, with a full kitchen including a dishwasher. We didn’t need that much space, but no complaints here! The room itself was modern and very nice.
There was free Wifi, complimentary breakfast, all that good stuff. This was seriously a great 3 star hotel in Columbus. It is very well managed and well maintained!

Great hotel. Great staff. Awesome ambiance in this historic property. Would return in a heartbeat.

Okay, this hotel is hands-​down the coolest hotel I’ve been in years.
So I’ll start off with the obvious, that I love the decore, ambience and style of this hotel. The building has been repurposed from its original use of a bank to A very unique hotel. This tickles a little part of my heart for businesses that repurpose old buildings instead of tearing them down and building new ones. From what I was told the city put them on a slightly restrictive leash regarding what they can do with these spaces for a three-​year period. So when you come through the main entrance and come into the lobby the room opens up into this grand hall and the further back you go the cooler the place is. They use lighting that really shows the beauty of the original architecture.
They have brilliantly used old parts of the bank for instance the bank vault door is the entry way to the food area for breakfast.
The place is kept immaculately clean, and when there are periods of slow traffic there is someone always cleaning or making sure everything looks perfect.
My experience with the staff here was absolutely amazing. There was no big event that sold me just the consistency between all the employees, their concern that I was happy in all areas of my stay, A smile on everyone’s face and thank you, my pleasure at the end of every conversation.
I was only staying for a night so I chose the smallest room available. It was actually about the size of my first apartment. The room smelled clean, all the appliances were very clean, no dust no stains…
Breakfast on the other hand was fine but just like every other hotel eggs sausage biscuits waffles the usual. Which is fine because that’s what all of the residents inn’s serve.
The exercise room was smaller than most but still had two treadmills and elliptical trainer and a seeded bike. They did however have a great lounge area. a TV to watch movies on, a large couch and a full bar with a great bartender.
The only downside I found with the hotel was parking. The only reason why I did not take away from the rating was because all of the hotels downtown have the same problem. You either have to find a parking garage or park somewhere nearby yourself or pay for valet parking. The valet parking here was $ 20 but your car is being stored under ground in a private secure a lot. What sold me on making this not a negative was that the valet team here gave you the ability to send a text message or scan in a QR code or call the front desk at any time you wanted your car and if it was through text they’ll even update you when your car is ready or is it about to be ready, Technology baby!
Overall of all of the Residence Inn hotel chains, courtyards or any other Marriott chain that I’ve stayed in this one is the best!
#Marriott #Hotels #ResidenceInn

Quite pleased with the service of the hotel staff. The hotel is in a great location of downtown Columbus. And if you plan to visit COSI the hotel is less than a mile away. The east view from the 12^th floor gives you a nice picture of the tall buildings in the city. My family and I will definitely be staying here the next time we are in the Columbus area. Also, if you have children the history behind the hotel is neat. Each morning breakfast is served from within the old bank fault. The kids will love it. Vaulted ceilings and portions of the old bank still present give visitors a sense of the good olé days in Columbus!

Nice hotel for a business stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel was really really really quiet when I stayed, almost like a ghost town. Valet was super convenient. Wish they had a restaurant and room service. Would stay again.

This Residence Inn has set the standard for all other Residence Inns that I’ll likely ever stay at. So, I guess, sorry to all other Residence Inns.
I was a bit in shambles when walked up to this stunning building to check in. I just stepped off a flight and basically wanted to crawl into a hole because I felt so sick. Sinus infection + turbulent flight = horror. The very nice staff member behind the desk, Ashley, was sweet enough to get me into a room right away (at 10am) and even walked up a print out of two local family practices within walking distance.
As for the room, I actually checked into a handicap accessible room, which may or may not be larger than the typical guest room. Regardless, I was impressed by the large sitting area, generous kitchenette, desk, comfy bed and large bathroom/​vanity. The comfy bed and flatscreen LG were a welcome respite at the end of the day when I still felt like death warmed up.
A couple of other notes to keep in mind…
1) The location is fantastic. Right on Gay street with great access to plenty of restaurants and coffee shops.
2) I wasn’t well enough to check out the workout area, but it is open 24 hours.
3) Typical buffet breakfast is served off the lobby each morning, so that’s always a plus.
4) My room had a pass through door to an adjacent room, which was surely locked on the other side (just like mine). The gentleman next door must have been under the weather as well, as I heard the poor guy coughing about every 10 minutes. Clear as day.
When I find myself in Cbus again, the Residence Inn is high on my list!

Beautiful historic hotel in an old bank building. Rooms nicely appointed with kitchenette/​living room and separate bedroom/​bath room. Hot breakfast– nicer than most hotels (cereal, oatmeal, waffles, eggs, meat, etc) was served from the old bank vault. We stayed for our anniversary and used Marriott points, so not sure on the value for money. We loved the old style and found it a lovely hotel. Would and will plan to stay again!

Had a wonderful stay at this cool old bank turned hotel. The desk staff were very helpful — we asked about stuff going on around town and when we came back to our room a few hours later we found a note and print outs of their favorite restaurants and events. Comfortable room and bed. Breakfast was free and offered much more than the average continental hotel breakfast.
Conveniently located for us. We were able to walk to COSI and out to dinner. We had a car to explore some of the sights that were a bit further away. Would definitely stay again when in Columbus!

The rooms are wonderful and so are the staff. The breakfast is a decent breakfast as far as complimentary hotel breakfasts go. This is a nice hotel if you are looking for a little bit more room but not trying to pay too much for that extra space. The kitchenette and closed off bedroom are a bonus. The location is close to downtown and a short walk from the convention center and Short North. Loved it !

As a couple of the other reviewers already stated, I’ve never quite seen such a unique Residence Inn location anywhere in the U.S. The old bank location which now houses this beautiful and modern hotel was a SUPERB idea and made me think a little better of Marriott these days because they saved such an historic building.
The rooms were amazing! I opted for a one bedroom suite. I couldn’t believe how clean it was and I didn’t find one thing out of order. I’m a world traveler so hotels are very important to me because I tend to get use out of the accommodations. This location really satisfied me and I’ll definitely be staying here again when we return to Columbus.
The layout of the rooms, kitchen amenities, linens, bedding, towels, etc. all above average and usable. One evening my coffee pot stopped working and someone immediately brought me a new one out of the box. Another evening I didn’t have a corkscrew for some wine (I was told there was one in the kitchen drawer). Immediately someone came up with a new one. Awesome service! Wifi is free in the rooms and unlike many hotels, the wireless connection was powerful and quick. I worked in the room several of the days during my stay and downloaded everything I needed without a problem.
The breakfast buffet in the morning was one of the best buffets I’ve seen. The food actually tasted great! And they served some really delicious biscuits and gravy that I never get! It was a real treat!
In summary, this is definitely my Columbus hotel location for future trips. The value, space, modern amenities, breakfast, service, all add up to a very, very nice stay in a superb location in downtown!

5 stars is hard to come by for me. I love Marriott and whenever i travel i try my hardest to stay at one, so when I went to Columbus Oh for a convention I was thrilled to know I had my choice of three different brands of Marriott. I picked this one even though the other was closer and didnt even have a restaurant or pool (which are key for me). The décor of this hotel was something I needed to see and I deff wasnt disappointed. I was surprised by the fully stocked kitchen and loved how the place was set up; it felt really homey. Being 8hrs from home, feeling at ease made things so much better and I was able to enjoy my week stay that much more. We had a few mishaps but like Marriott always does, our problems were solved with ease.
Location was key for us and I loved my stay so much I made another special trip to Columbus just to re visit the area. My husband and I fell in love with the city, and I sit here now writing this review to say Ive now moved here to Columbus and part of the reason was the homey-​nes I felt from the very first stay I had with Marriott Residence a year ago.

Excellent location and the rooms were very spacious. The kitchen was well stocked, and even the breakfast was great.
The 5^th floor was great. I wish the view of the city was better.
Walking distance to a Starbucks, and across the street is a nail place and restaurants.
The only reason for the 4 stars was the «Happy Hour» was a little misleading. I thought we’d get free muchies, like trail mix, pretzels, or something to go with our drinks. Many hotels offer free soft drinks, but I had to pay for my pepsi, and it was a «used» opened bottle (so it was flat).
Valet is $ 20 per day, and some people posted their cars got broken into. Mine didn’t but it still made me worried.

Resident Inn was class all the way.
This hotel is actually built in an old bank, and it keeps the giant splendor of it. Monstrously high ceilings, gold leaf everywhere, the iron bars still on the window (in a really nice old-​school way). It’s an impressive sight from the first moment in.
Even the elevators have old school buttons. That’s so cool.
You do get this classic feeling in the lobby, which is why I was semi-​disappointed when I got up to the hallway and that all disappeared. It looked like your normal hotel hallway and then my room was a normal hotel room. I wish they could have kept up with the 1940 bank theme throughout, but I’m sure this was cheaper and easier. Ah well.
My room was nice though. I actually had to walk up two stairs to get to the door (making it feel like more of a home than just a room) and inside was spacious and classy. Bed was comfortable, view was nice. All around solid.
Parking here is an issue. There’s valet for $ 20 a day or you can park down the lost for $ 9 for 12 hours (so if you’re staying for a full day and have nowhere to drive to, I’d suggest the valet).
Complimentary breakfast is served in the morning and there’s even a little mart in the hotel if you need to buy anything. Rooms are about $ 150 a night and worth it. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.