The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

75 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215, New California, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square is a 4-star property in the heart of Downtown Columbus, sitting directly across the street from the Ohio Statehouse and on the edge of a downtown park. Its elegant, traditional decor and Downtown views reflect the building's history as a former Sheraton, and it remains a landmark address for travelers wanting a central base. It is a 3-minute walk from the 1928 Spanish Baroque-style Ohio Theatre.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms are warmly decorated and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and coffeemakers, with many offering views of the park or the Statehouse. Club-level rooms add access to a private lounge with continental breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites expand into separate living areas with pull-out sofas, and some include wet bars for extended stays or entertaining.

Dining & Amenities

On site, guests can eat at a laid-back restaurant and bar, or grab a coffee at the lobby coffee bar. A 24/7 fitness center is available for guests keeping to a workout routine at any hour, and the hotel maintains a business center alongside 16,500 sq ft of meeting space for events and conferences.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits 108m from John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons and 197m from the Ohio Statehouse, putting major civic and green-space landmarks within a short stroll. Also nearby are the Scioto Mile Fountain (623m), the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (909m), Center of Science and Industry/COSI (791m), the Columbus Museum of Art (986m), Topiary Park (895m), and North Market Downtown (1,458m), giving guests a dense cluster of museums, parks, and dining options within walking distance.

Best for

Best suited to business travelers and event attendees thanks to the 16,500 sq ft of meeting space, business center, and prime location across from the Ohio Statehouse, as well as sightseers who want to walk to COSI, the Columbus Museum of Art, and Columbus Commons. It also appeals to travelers who prioritize a central Downtown address over brand-new interiors.

Travel tips

Because the hotel is directly across from the Ohio Statehouse and within a few hundred meters of Columbus Commons and the Scioto Mile Fountain, most Downtown sightseeing can be done on foot without a car. Plan extra time to explore North Market Downtown (about 1.5km away) for local food vendors, and note that Franklin Park Conservatory, the Wexner Center for the Arts, and the Ohio History Center are farther out and better reached by car or rideshare. Given mixed guest feedback on room upkeep and climate control, travelers may want to request a recently renovated room at check-in.

What guests say

Guest feedback is mixed, averaging 3.8 from a large volume of reviews. Positive mentions frequently cite the central Downtown location, helpful and friendly staff, and reliable Wi-Fi, with some guests specifically praising the restaurant's breakfast food and service. Recurring complaints include dated or worn room conditions, inconsistent housekeeping requiring guests to request room cleaning, malfunctioning air conditioning, and limited dining options, including a scarcity of gluten-free choices at the on-site restaurant. A few reviewers described the property's upkeep as significantly behind current standards, though these appear to be a vocal minority rather than a universal theme.

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