About us
Showcasing over 12,000 square feet of event space, The Westin Columbus is one of the city's premier meetings destinations. Our event venues set the stage for an inspiring, productive gathering in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Relish in the grandeur and elegance of our stunning Grand Ballroom, the city's leading reception site; we also offer an array of smaller meeting and breakout spaces, plus a well-equipped boardroom.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestin
Built1896
Renovated2019
Total meeting space10,775 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms189
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Meeting Planner International Venue of the Year 2018
The Knot "Best of Weddings" Hall of Fame
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Skiing
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,775 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,140 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,650 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,775 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,140 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,650 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,140 sq. ft. 90 x 46 sq. ft. | 25 ft. | 400 | 115 | 300 | 400 | 240 | 80 | |
1,650 sq. ft. 33 x 45 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 90 | 20 | 90 | 80 | 48 | 25 | |
1,250 sq. ft. 50 x 25 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 195 | 50 | 120 | 195 | 96 | 60 | |
550 sq. ft. 39 x 15 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 60 | 28 | 30 | 60 | 40 | 30 | |
335 sq. ft. 23 x 15 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 30 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 18 | |
315 sq. ft. 23 x 14 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 30 | 16 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 16 | |
960 sq. ft. 49 x 20 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 100 | 30 | 80 | 100 | 60 | 36 | |
375 sq. ft. 27 x 14 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 12 | - | - | - | - | 12 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
143
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $259.00
Double (2 beds)
46
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $289.00
Suites
31
Tax rate
18%
Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
143
Single (1 bed) rate
$119.00 - $259.00
Double (2 beds)
46
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $289.00
Suites
31
Tax rate
18%
Location
Getting Here
Driving directions to The Westin Columbus from John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
• Begin on International Gateway from the airport
• Follow signs to merge onto I-670 W / US-62 W in Mifflin Township (approx. 4 minutes or 2.3 miles)
• Continue on I-670 W toward downtown Columbus
• Take Exit 4B toward US-23 S / Third Street (approx. 5 minutes or 4.9 miles)
• Merge onto US-23 S / N 3rd Street and continue for 0.9 miles
• Turn right onto E Rich Street (0.1 mile)
• Turn left onto S High Street
• The Westin Columbus will be on the left (0.1 mile)
Distance from airport
8 mi
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $40.00/day )
Valet parking
( $40.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
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48 Hours
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At Westin, our goal is that you leave feeling better than when you arrived. We strive to develop programs that help you be at your best in mind, body, and spirit. Our 189 guest rooms and suites are appointed in a rich Victorian style, a number of which have city views. Relax in our signature Heavenly Bed®, and refresh in our marble-floored Heavenly bathrooms.
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The Westin Great Southern Columbus Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin Great Southern Columbus's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Westin Great Southern Columbus 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, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Westin Great Southern Columbus 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 The Westin Great Southern Columbus's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Westin Great Southern Columbus 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does The Westin Great Southern Columbus 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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