SkiAdcock

Hotel website:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...iversity-area/

Cat 6. Opening June 2017.

"Premier full service property located at The Ohio State University specializing in large group, executive meetings, sporting events and social occasions. Ideally located in the University District and minutes from downtown Columbus.

Ideally located within minutes of The Ohio State University, our OSU hotel is convenient to all the action and activities at Jerome Schottenstein Center, Ohio Stadium and the Ohio State University campus. Deluxe guest rooms seamlessly blend comfort and function with signature bedding and modern amenities. For the ultimate luxury, reserve the upgraded rooms and services of our exclusive signature M Club Lounge. Grab a bite at our stylish, Moda Couture restaurant featuring Chef-crafted food focusing on fresh, gourmet options. Or, have our Fresh Bites delivered directly to your room, 24 hours a day. Our premier OSU hotel specializes in large groups, productive executive meetings, memorable sporting events and cherished social occasions. Book your accommodations today and enjoy amenity-filled guest rooms, superb dining, exemplary meeting facilities and our attentive service.

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Experience the newest hotel near The Ohio State University to get into the tailgating mood. The biggest Buckeye fans should contact the hotel directly to find out more details about our Multiple Game discounts. Contact us today to reserve your room for this football season."

SkiAdcock

Accepting reservations as of August 15 2017. Property is already touting book your reservations for OSU graduation.

It's got an M Lounge but won't know if it's the type to be fully open daily, or breakfast daily but no evening on Fri-Sats, until property opens.

Cheers.

glg

They're overselling the proximity a bit, it's still over a mile to Schottenstein and almost two miles to the Shoe along a busy road, not exactly a pleasant walk. Even farther to the main part of campus.

Tanic

Only Marriott would consider this area the "University District." Closer to Upper Arlington.

SkiAdcock

Are there Marriotts closer to the university? It's not uncommon for properties to stretch the geographic location & at least this property name has "area" as part of the property name, so to me it's a bit of full disclosure. Look at every single chain that says they have a "Georgetown DC" property, when all are not that close. Shrug.

Cheers.

ne52

There's a new Courtyard that's even another 3 miles south in Grandview that also uses OSU in the name. Basically anything west of downtown seems to get the tag.

SkiAdcock

Now accepting reservations 08/09/17; has an M Lounge. Will call when it opens to see if the lounge is actually open on the weekend.

Cheers.

johnston21

Stayed here this week with my Team. Great property (new, new, new), great food (for real), great staff (no doubt). M Lounge is top-drawer (24/7). Just do it. Enjoy!

orvando

Stayed May 2021 for first time. M Club serving breakfast 7 days per week until 10a. Decent spread with oatmeal bar and pre-made sausage/egg & bacon/egg sandwiches, plus yogurt fruit etc. Very solid coffee etc self-serve machine. M Club is open 24/7 but only other service is "cocktails" Sun.-Thurs., 5p-10p, in which I did not partake. This hotel offers access to non-elites if booked into certain room types. Breakfast was not being offered in the "MODA" bar/restaurant during my stay, but the restaurant was open for afternoon/evening drink & dinner service. Did not inquire about in-room food service. In theory, would be easy to order food from MODA and have delivered into the M Club.

Regular rooms are decent size (just shy of 400 s.f.? nice size for Marriott). Junior Suite seemed approx. 2x that size having toured one. Hotel is only 4 years old so rooms are fresh. Hotel is L-shaped, wraps around a huge conference facility and associated open-air courtyard which is not open to general guests. Rooms in the further part of the "L" face a quieter rear part of the parking lot and have a Olentangy River view but are a very long walk from the front door/elevators. Overall very good experience, friendly staff. 15 minute Uber ride (readily available) to downtown Columbus with moderate traffic, 25 to airport. Walk to OSU is 1.5 miles but not pleasant - hotel is on a road on which cars fly.