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Hilton Columbus Downtown

402 North High Street, Columbus, OH, USA, 43215
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About us

Hilton Columbus Downtown is the largest hotel in Ohio following a multi-million dollar expansion. The hotel has 1,000 rooms and 75,000 square feet of meeting space. Connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center by skybridge, Hilton Columbus Downtown offers a contemporary presence in the eclectic urban hub of Columbus. The property reflects the spirit and energy of the area and is within walking distance to over 150 dining and entertainment venues. The hotel features a stunning art collection comprised of nearly 400 original pieces by Central Ohio artists. The artwork is displayed in function space, guest rooms and public areas of the hotel—it sparks the imagination while enhancing a distinctive cultural experience. Hilton Columbus Downtown offers several new food and beverage concepts including: -FYR, the property’s signature live-fire restaurant -Spark, the lobby bar within the newest tower -Provisions on High, is the tallest rooftop bar in Columbus towering 28 stories above High Street – where locals and guests will be able to enjoy unobstructed views of downtown. Other information: -Covered parking garage adjacent to hotel -Fitness center complete with a Peloton, indoor pool and whirlpool -Hilton Connectivity Station -Pet-friendly and 100% smoke-free

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built2012
Renovated2022
Total meeting space74,877 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,000
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Hilton (Brand and Managed Awards) Connie Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024)* Award of Excellence (2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023) Legacy Award: Top Owner Performance, FCCFA (2019) Highest SALT: Housekeeping (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) Highest SALT: Guest Loyalty (2014, 2016) Genius of the “And” (2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022) Leader of the Year, Christian Coffin (Hilton Brand: 2015, 2016) President’s Excellence In Leadership, Christian Coffin (Managed: 2016, 2022) General Manager of the Year, Christian Coffin (Managed: 2016) Sales Circle of Excellence: Jill Renda (2022) Andrea Baker, Sales Manager (2019) Rachael Doty, Event Services Manager (2019) Lori Sockrider, Sales Manager (2017) Stacey Dillon, Assistant Director of Sales (2015, 2017) Julia Hansen, Director of the Year for Hilton Hotels (2014, 2015, 2016) Financial Leadership Award (2016), Bill Clark, DOF HR Circle of Excellence, Business Leader of the Year, Quentin Pease (2015) Profitability Award (2014, 2016) F&B Award of Excellence (2015, 2022) Large Meeting Planner Award (2015) Best Practice Award - Blue Energy Sustainability Best Practice (2015) Director of Catering/Event Services of the Year (2014): Anthie Constantinidis Best Launch Campaign (2012) External: FYR Short North listed in USA Today’s 47 ‘Restaurants of the Year’ - USA Today (2024) #1 Hotel in Columbus / #7 Hotel in Ohio – US News & World Report (2024, 2025) #1 Best Place to Work (in Extra Large category) – Columbus Business First (2023) #1 World’s Best Workplace (Hilton, Globally) – Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work (2023) 2023 Platinum Choice Award Winner – Smart Meetings (2023) GM to Watch, 2023 Winner: Yulio Beracierto - Hotel Management Magazine (2023) Best Employer in Columbus (less than 500 Employees) – 614 Magazine (2016, 2017, 2018) Top 10 Best Restaurants – Columbus Monthly, November 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Best New Restaurant 2022– Columbus Monthly, March 2023 - FYR Hosted “Columbus Calling” Dinner at James Beard House (2015) OH&LA, Greater Columbus Chapter (2017): Housekeeper of the Year, Ryne Sanford Manager of the Year, Ty Sindledecker Hotel Team of the Year

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
74,877 sq. ft.
Largest room
15,096 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
12,006 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Fifth Floor Prefunction
George Bellows Ballroom C
William Hawkins Boardroom
Fourth Floor Prefunction
George Bellows Ballroom A
Milton Caniff Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
1,000
Double (2 beds)
461
Suites
85
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $43.00/day )
Valet parking
( $50.00/day )

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

1,000 rooms, 74,877 sq ft of meeting space and 40 meeting rooms available.

Cancellation Policy

Must cancel 48 hours prior to check-in.

Additional details

-1000 guest rooms -42 inch HD Television -Well-lit work space with a comfortable desk chair -High-speed internet and in-room safe -Hilton Serenity Bed -Crabtree & Evelyn bathroom amenities

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Hilton Columbus Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Columbus Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Columbus Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Columbus Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Columbus Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Columbus Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Columbus Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Columbus Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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