Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Hotel itself is fine. Don’t use the valet though if you have anywhere to be. We waited 30+ minutes for our car. They make parking so that valet is basically the only viable option. I paid 40 bucks to wait for my car when I could’ve paid half the price to get it myself if that was even an option. They only had one valet attendant working on a Saturday morning checkout.

​I stayed here from 4/13 to 4/16 and found it to be an exceptional value at $131 per night. The service was the highlight, Jose at the front desk was amazing, offering a slick check-in and securing me a corner room (513) with a great sunset view. Even the valet team was helpful during a quick 15-minute rental car parking upfront while I grabbed items from the room. I gave him $5. ​The Room (513): I was fascinated by the room's layout. There is a distinct "elevated" section for the office area, so the windows are too. Because the ceiling height matches the floor elevation, it could be a structural carryover from the building’s history, a remnant of its 1911 origin as a dry good store (see picture of bldg. description)? It creates a cool, tiered "zone" in the room that you don't see in modern cookie-cutter hotels. Parking: Since overnight valet was $35, I used a nearby garage for $12. Most of downtown is incredibly walkable from here, so you really don't need a car, I had an event in Cincy. ​Amenities: The lobby has a nice living room vibe and an outdoor patio. I didn’t eat at the Bistro, but the staff was great about hooking me up with free morning Starbucks and some condiments I needed for leftovers one night. You also get that nostalgic "indoor pool" smell when you walk in, very clean and inviting if you like that smell. I appreciated the daily housekeeping and left a tip for the great service. If you want history, character, and a professional staff at a great price, this is it.