University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center

University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center

3110 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202, Columbus, United States

Guest rating: 2.8 / 5

University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center is a business-oriented hotel on Olentangy River Rd in Columbus, about 1.4 miles north of Ohio State University and roughly a 7.2-mile drive from downtown. Guest rooms and suites are equipped with WiFi, cable TV, and coffeemakers. The property serves a complimentary breakfast buffet in a dedicated dining area. On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, a gym, and a business center, along with a ballroom that can be subdivided into six meeting rooms for conferences and events. Nearby cultural and campus-area attractions include the Wexner Center for the Arts (about 2.96 km away) and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (about 3.03 km away). For gardens and museums beyond the immediate area, guests are within driving distance of the Ohio Statehouse, COSI, the Columbus Museum of Art, and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Best for

Best suited to conference attendees, campus visitors, and short-stay travelers who want quick access to Ohio State University along with on-site meeting space. It also fits guests who value practical inclusions like complimentary breakfast, in-room WiFi, and a gym plus an outdoor pool for downtime.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting Ohio State University or nearby campus museums, note the hotel is positioned north of campus, with the Wexner Center for the Arts and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum a few kilometers away. Downtown attractions such as COSI, the Ohio Statehouse, and the Scioto Mile Fountain are around 7–8 km away, so plan for a drive/ride when scheduling museum visits or evening plans.

What guests say

The small number of public reviews suggests a mixed overall impression. Stays referenced include very short, one-night visits, indicating the property is often used for quick stopovers. Room quality is a notable negative theme, with comments pointing to rooms feeling average or below expectations. No recurring positives beyond basic stay context are clearly indicated in the available excerpts.

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