CAMBRIA HOTEL COLUMBUS - POLARIS, Columbus

The hotel is directly off Interstate 71, making it easy to reach downtown Columbus (about 20 minutes) and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Polaris Fashion Place is across the street, offering over 150 stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Within a half-mile, you'll find numerous dining options including Noodles & Company, Condado Tacos, and Chili Verde Cafe. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay water park, and COSI science center are all a short drive away. Note that no on-site parking is available, so you'll need to arrange transportation via ride-share, taxi, or public transit.

All rooms offer private bathrooms, free air conditioning, and in-room amenities including a microwave, refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, minibar, safe, and hairdryer. The MediaHub plug-and-play system lets you connect laptops, MP3 players, game consoles, and cameras. A limited number of rooms include a jacuzzi or large bathtub (two rooms have this feature). Suites are spacious and well-appointed, with a sofa bed in some units. The property shows signs of age, and some rooms have maintenance issues such as stained carpet or worn furniture. No balconies are available.

Restaurant #1 is open for breakfast and dinner, offering traditional American dishes with gluten-free meal options. Breakfast is a made-to-order menu not included in the room rate (approximately $12 per person). The lobby features a barista coffee bar and a lounge area with a big-screen media wall. At the bar, you can enjoy cocktails and drinks. There is no room service, and the restaurant's hours and menu may vary. For additional dining variety, a wide selection of restaurants is within a short walk or drive, including Matt the Miller's Tavern, Atlas Tavern, and many others in the Polaris complex.

The indoor swimming pool is heated and open year-round, with operating hours from 07:00 to 10:00 daily (limited hours). A hot tub is also available, though it is sometimes out of service or not as clean as expected. The fitness centre is free for guests and includes modern equipment. Coin laundry facilities are on the third floor. The pool and hot tub may be closed for maintenance or health inspections, so it is advisable to confirm their status before booking if these amenities are important.

The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, a 24-hour front desk, and a business centre with internet, fax, copy, and printing services. Over 93 m² of meeting space is available for events, with AV equipment and catering. There is a coin laundry on the third floor. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00. The hotel has elevators, but they have experienced outages. No on-site parking or airport shuttle is provided. Only service animals are allowed. An incidental hold is placed on a credit or debit card at check-in. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Discover, Carte Blanche, and MasterCard.