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Our top choices for Columbus family-friendly hotels

Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Lobby

1. 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
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Restaurant
Indoor pool, sun loungers

2. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Columbus
  • Adventure awaits at this family-friendly airport hotel with an indoor pool, free shuttle, and modern comforts for kids and adults alike.
AED 433
AED 511 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
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
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Property amenity
Lobby
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Indoor pool

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Grove City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Grove City
Grove City
  • Adventure awaits at this family-friendly hotel with an indoor pool, free breakfast, and spacious rooms just minutes from top attractions.
AED 352
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus - Grove City
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

6. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
  • Family-friendly escapes await with convenient amenities and an indoor pool near city attractions.
AED 599
AED 707 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Lobby
Reception
Lobby
Lobby

7. 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
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Business center

8. Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 404
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility

9. 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 419
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
AED 382
AED 443 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway 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

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
AED 320
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
AED 382
AED 443 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 599
AED 707 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Meeting, Tub, 2 Rooms) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Dinner served

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 529
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Restaurant
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
Lobby

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Indoor pool
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Columbus
AED 334
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby
Fitness facility

Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
AED 385
AED 447 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Property amenity
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby lounge

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 393
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
aloft, Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton

Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton
Northeast Columbus
AED 496
AED 586 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Columbus

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
AED 320
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 599
AED 707 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Restaurant
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Lobby
Reception
Lobby
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Oletangy West
AED 389
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Meeting, Tub, 2 Rooms) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Dinner served

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 529
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
AED 382
AED 443 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
Lobby

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Reception
Lobby

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 404
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Indoor pool
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Columbus
AED 334
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 511
AED 689 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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Family-friendly hotels with waterparks in Columbus

Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
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 154
AED 586 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Outdoor dining
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

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 162
AED 520 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, video games, offices
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

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 167
AED 527 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
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 298
AED 840 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Near High St | Walk to Convention Center | 5,800+ Reviews
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, stereo
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

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 206
AED 796 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Dining
Interior
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 121
AED 543 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, offices
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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 319
AED 867 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Interior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior
Terrace/patio

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 360
AED 853 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | Free Parking
Interior
Dining
Interior
Smart TV, offices

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 190
AED 781 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Short North & Downtown & OSU | Near High Street | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
Smart TV, video games, offices
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor dining

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 298
AED 696 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews
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Top Columbus Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

8/10 Good
"It was comfort at its best"
Clarence 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Wyndham Columbus
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"."
Ian 4-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Hilton Columbus Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg

8/10 Good
"Was a good value for the money Marks on floor should be cleaned"
Samuel 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

8/10 Good
"Hotel is very nice and great location for food and sporting events."
Stacie 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

10/10 Excellent
"Nice atmosphere. Very clean room and comfortable"
Joseph 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I love how organized and clean the property was. I also was able to get an upgrade because it was my birthday. The rooms were very spacious beautiful views Pool the highlight of the trip just wish they had continental breakfast maybe longer hours for the restaurant"
Miesha 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

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, Nationwide Arena, and Ohio Theatre. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Palace Theatre and Southern Theater.

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