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Our top choices for Columbus family-friendly hotels

Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area

1. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
University District
  • Bring the little Buckeyes to this Ohio Stadium-adjacent retreat with family comforts and university excitement right outside.
AED 414
AED 488 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Lobby
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool

2. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
  • Family fun awaits with indoor pool, free activities, and a central location near Polaris Fashion Place.
AED 415
AED 482 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sep - 11 Sep
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

3. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
  • Family-friendly escapes await with convenient amenities and an indoor pool near city attractions.
AED 629
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

4. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
  • Kids dive into adventure with seasonal outdoor pool and in-room movies—all within a 12-minute drive of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Business center

5. Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 373
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Lobby
Lobby
Reception
Pool

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Oletangy West
  • Discover a family haven near Ohio State with free breakfast, cribs, and in-room entertainment to keep everyone comfortable.
AED 389
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Restaurant

7. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels, soap
Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave

8. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center
Downtown Columbus
AED 155
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior

9. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 522
AED 702 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lounge
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

10. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
  • Splash into family fun at this downtown Columbus hotel with indoor pool, kids' activities, and free cribs at COSI's doorstep.
AED 356
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Columbus

Pool
Breakfast included
Water park
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Columbus

Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Property amenity

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 529
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 629
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Restaurant

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
View from property
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lounge

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area
Easton
AED 503
AED 594 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
AED 419
AED 486 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Lobby
Business center
Indoor pool
Exterior

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 419
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lounge
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
AED 356
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Reception
Lobby lounge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Columbus
AED 492
AED 580 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Property amenity
Exterior
Lounge
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 393
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Columbus

Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Restaurant

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 629
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Reception
Lobby

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 373
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Property amenity

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 529
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
View from property
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lounge

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area
Easton
AED 503
AED 594 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Reception
Lobby lounge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Columbus
AED 492
AED 580 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 522
AED 702 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Lobby
Business center
Indoor pool
Exterior

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 419
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Lobby
Lobby
Reception
Pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Oletangy West
AED 389
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
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Family-friendly hotels with waterparks in Columbus

Terrace/patio
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, offices

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 185
AED 693 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Smart TV, offices
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 149
AED 646 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, video games, offices
Exterior

Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 180
AED 543 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
1 bedroom, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Smart TV, offices
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Smart TV, offices

Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 183
AED 547 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, stereo

Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 167
AED 742 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, offices

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking
Downtown Columbus
AED 149
AED 646 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking
Interior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking
Downtown Columbus
AED 185
AED 693 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking
Terrace/patio
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, WiFi (free)
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 177
AED 683 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services

Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews

Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 180
AED 686 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Interior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Short North & Downtown & OSU | Near High Street | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews

Short North & Downtown & OSU | Near High Street | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
Downtown Columbus
AED 126
AED 616 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Short North & Downtown & OSU | Near High Street | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
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Top Columbus Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington

10/10 Excellent
"This was a second time of me staying at this hotel. I do appreciate how they make you feel at home. And my girl at the front desk is amazing person I do appreciate it so much"
Antranesia 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

8/10 Good
"Main entrance under construction. And main restaurants closed on Sunday and Monday."
Kenneth 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms were clean and the parking, while a bit crowded, was accessible. The staff was friendly and helpful and the only issue was the elevator being unavailable (only really an issue if you're hauling luggage to the higher floors)."
Emma 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Wyndham Columbus
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was very good. They need to get the 2nd elevator working"
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property"
Austin 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Frequently asked questions

What's Columbus like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Columbus is a good choice. The entertainment, festivals, and football games are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), which is the closest airport, or Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.), which is located 10.6 mi (17 km) from the center of Columbus.
What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Columbus?
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is a hotel with a restaurant and laundry facilities, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the kids include Hilton Columbus Downtown and Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG.
How many family-friendly hotels are there in Columbus?
Expedia has 47 hotels in Columbus that are perfect for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Columbus?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 34°F. Average annual precipitation for Columbus is 49 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Columbus?
While you are visiting Columbus, you and the family might want to check out some interesting spots such as Easton Town Center, Ohio Theatre, and Riffe Center Theatre Complex. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Palace Theatre and Southern Theater.

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