TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus North - OSU
1640 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221, New California, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus North - OSU is a 3-star extended-stay property located at 1640 W Lane Ave in the New California area of Columbus, Ohio. It holds a strong 4.6 rating from 156 reviews, with guests frequently praising the clean, well-styled rooms and friendly staff. The hotel is positioned near the Ohio State University area, making it a practical base for both short and longer stays in the city.
Rooms
Guests describe the rooms as clean and nicely styled, consistent with the suite-style, extended-stay format typical of the TownePlace Suites brand. While specific bedding feedback was mixed for at least one reviewer, the overall room experience was rated positively for cleanliness and design.
Dining
The hotel offers a breakfast service noted by guests for having lots of options, including a make-your-own waffle station that reviewers specifically called out as a highlight. Beyond the on-site breakfast, the surrounding neighborhood offers additional food and clothing shops as well as several restaurants within walking or short driving distance.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits within a few miles of many of Columbus's key cultural attractions, including the Wexner Center for the Arts (about 3.9 km), Columbus Park of Roses (about 4.7 km), and Goodale Park (about 5.4 km). Slightly farther afield are North Market Downtown, the Ohio History Center, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, COSI, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Ohio Statehouse, and the Scioto Mile Fountain, all within roughly 5 to 8 km, with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium about 17.4 km away.
Parking
Free parking is available on-site, a feature guests specifically noted as a valued and increasingly uncommon perk for a hotel in this area.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a clean, comfortable extended-stay base near the OSU area with easy access to Columbus's museums, parks, and downtown attractions like COSI, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the Ohio Statehouse. It's also a good fit for value-conscious travelers, since guests highlighted the free on-site parking and included breakfast as strong perks relative to price.
Travel tips
Because many of Columbus's top attractions -- such as the Wexner Center for the Arts, Goodale Park, and Columbus Park of Roses -- are within roughly 4 to 8 km, having a car or arranging rideshare is recommended for efficient sightseeing. Free on-site parking makes driving in and out for day trips convenient, and the make-your-own waffle breakfast is worth timing your morning around before heading out. Distances to downtown Columbus sites like the Ohio Statehouse and Scioto Mile Fountain are moderate, so plan 15-20 minutes of travel time each way.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently praises the cleanliness and stylish design of the rooms, along with friendly, attentive staff. Breakfast stands out as a particular highlight, with guests specifically enjoying the variety of options and the make-your-own waffle station. Free on-site parking was also called out as a valued benefit. A minor point of mixed feedback was bed comfort, with at least one reviewer finding it just average, though overall sentiment remains strongly positive and several guests indicated they would return.
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