Hilton Columbus Downtown
Ohio’s largest hotel and the anchor of Columbus’ convention campus.
With 1,000 guest rooms across two connected towers, Hilton Columbus Downtown is a defining part of the downtown visitor experience. Located along High Street and directly connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the hotel places guests steps from the energy of the Short North Arts District and the Arena District.
Since opening, Hilton Columbus Downtown has consistently ranked among the top-performing Hilton hotels in North America, earning multiple recognitions through Hilton’s annual Connie Awards—one of the brand’s highest honors for overall guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Designed to reflect the spirit of Columbus, the hotel features an extensive collection of artwork from Central Ohio artists displayed throughout the property. Guests enjoy modern accommodations, thoughtful design, and a service experience that has helped make the hotel one of Hilton’s most recognized properties.
Hilton Columbus Downtown offers more than 75,000 square feet of meeting and event space, along with seamless access to the convention center via skybridge. Together, the hotel and convention center create one of the most connected and walkable convention campuses in the Midwest.
The hotel is also a destination for dining and nightlife, featuring standout concepts like FYR Short North and rooftop bar Stories on High, offering skyline views and a vibrant gathering place for visitors and locals alike.
The new Tower 402 continues Hilton Columbus Downtown’s groundbreaking commitment to local art with 233 new works by artists with central Ohio ties. Works range from simplicity — an iconic print by Columbus native James Thurber in most guest rooms — to a stunning, 50-ft. by 15-ft. piece behind the reception desk that marries art and technology: a series of embellished metal strips will form a stylized map of central Ohio, with flowing rivers and landmarks such as Ohio Stadium and the Columbus Zoo. Projection mapping essentially animates the map, with effects that can be customized to whatever is happening in town at the moment. In total there are 468 unique pieces of art within the expanded Hilton Columbus Downtown.
Event possibilities are endless with 75,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including three ballrooms ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 sq. ft., ample prefunction space and 40 meeting and breakout rooms, with the ability to host up to 1,500 guests for a single event. Plus, an enclosed skybridge connects the hotel to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, providing easy flow of traffic for guests attending events.
A unique and dazzling German-fabricated glass skyway connects the new Tower 402 to the Tower 401 via the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
As a dining destination in Columbus, the hotel offers several food and beverage concepts, including FYR Short North, a full-service live fire restaurant and Spark, which features twists on American classics, local brews and your favorite cocktails. Stories on High is located on the 28th floor & provides panoramic views of downtown Columbus, perfect for date night. The upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates.
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