Columbus is the capital of Ohio, as well as the largest city in the state. The downtown area of the city has "several distinctive choices"Frommer's: Hotels for visitors, including many hotels chains and even some budget accommodations. Like most larger cities, there are also luxury hotels and even bed and breakfasts.

If you're looking for a well-rated, "upscale" lodging, try the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel, which is also AAA four-diamond rated.Hilton Columbus at Easton: Welcome "There's no better place to stay" than at this Hilton because of it's close proximity to the shopping district and the "spacious" standard rooms that come with bathrooms that are decorated in "Italian marble."Frommer's: Hotels The hotel amenities include a fitness center, on-site dining, a sports bar and even an indoor pool.Hilton Columbus at Easton: Welcome The hotel location is great for those that "love to shop;"Frommer's: Hotels there are over 100 shops and stores right "outside" the exit of the hotel in the Easton Town Center.Hilton Columbus at Easton: Shopping

There are a few AAA rated budget hotel chains in the Columbus area; the Best Western Columbus North has a three-diamond rating, as well as a Mobil two-star rating. It's location is only a short distance from downtown Columbus and close to the Ohio State University. There are over 300 rooms, each with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The staff is "friendly" and the rooms are "spacious."Best Western Columbus North: Overview

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• Hilton Columbus Phone: 614-414-5000, 800-445-8667 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended, AAA 4-Diamond Rating
• The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel Phone: 614-228-5050, 800-468-3571 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended, AAA 3-Diamond Rating
• The Blackwell Phone: 614-247-4000, 866-247-4003 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended
• The Westin Great Southern Columbus Phone: 614-228-3800, 800-937-8461 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• The Lofts Phone: 614-461-2663, 800-735-6387 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended, AAA 3-Diamond Rating
• Hyatt On Capitol Square Phone: 614-228-1234 Google Map
  • AAA 4-Diamond Rating
• Embassy Suites Columbus Phone: 614-890-8600 Google Map
  • AAA 3-Diamond Rating
• Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown Phone: 614-228-3200, 800-321-2211 Google Map
  • AAA 3-Diamond Rating
• Sheraton Suites Columbus Phone: 614-436-0004, 800-325-3535 Google Map
  • Yahoo! Travel 5 Rating, TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community ratings; may change)

• Best Western Columbus North Phone: 614-888-8230, 888-932-3785 Google Map
  • AAA 3-Diamond Rating
• Country Inns & Suites Columbus North Phone: 614-358-3800, 888-201-1746 Google Map
  • AAA 3-Diamond Rating
• Baymont Inn & Suites Columbus Airport Phone: 614-237-3403, 877-229-6668 Google Map
  • AAA 2-Diamond Rating, Yahoo! Travel 4 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
• Holiday Inn Express North, Columbus Phone: 614-885-4334, 888-465-4329 Google Map
  • Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)