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Our top choices for Columbus family-friendly hotels

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 429
AED 506 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

2. 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
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Columbus Downtown

3. 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

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
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

5. 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
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

6. 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 342
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

7. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 511
AED 689 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

8. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

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

Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center
Downtown Columbus
AED 135
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

10. 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 449
AED 530 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
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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

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
AED 342
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 529
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 629
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG
Brewery District
AED 433
AED 511 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sep - 11 Sep
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Columbus
AED 364
AED 429 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 389
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
AED 401
AED 465 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 393
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Columbus

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Downtown Columbus
AED 342
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 629
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 529
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Oletangy West
AED 389
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Downtown Columbus
AED 511
AED 689 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG
Brewery District
AED 433
AED 511 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sep - 11 Sep
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Downtown Columbus
AED 496
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Crosswoods
AED 371
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Columbus
AED 364
AED 429 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
Northeast Columbus
AED 404
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport
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Top Columbus Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Ok"
LYNN 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

8/10 Good
"The room was nice made full use of the king bed… Clean… The hotel itself appears to have been renovated apartments… And the hallway is in the foyer smell like old smoke…"
Catherine 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Easy to get into and out of. Everything was good with our stay."
Trevor 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

8/10 Good
"We will definitely stay there again! Great experience!!! Thank you for the professionalism, respectfulness and kindness of your team! That is so rare these days!"
wanda 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our king room. It was Uber spacious. We would definitely stay there again. I so loved the whole esthetic from the moment we walked in and the hallways to our room. Everything from the carpets to the wallpaper in the hallways and our room was gorgeous. The staff, breakfast, and grounds were very nice."
Jeffrey 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay and we will definitely be back."
Tracy 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Olentangy Motor Inn

Olentangy Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and comfortable. Would stay again."
Sherri 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Olentangy Motor Inn

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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