In March, the long-awaited Convention Center hotel was revealed, and yesterday, Hilton Worldwide officially announced their affiliation as operators of the new 500-room development. “We are thrilled to be operating a new convention center hotel in the heart of Columbus,… [Read More]
According to this article in today’s Dispatch, the first phase of the Grandview Yard development will include a 126-room Hyatt hotel, an Urban Active Fitness Center, a Jason’s Deli, a three-story office building, and a parking garage. The plan will… [Read More]
Yesterday yielded some good news, some bad news, and some more bad news out at Port Columbus. First the bad news: Business First is reporting that five airport hotels are having financial problems and are lagging on their rent and… [Read More]
From Business First of Columbus: Zoo officials considering hotel on expanding campus by Adrian Burns The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is considering adding a hotel as its expansion raises hopes among administrators that more visitors will come for multiday visits…. [Read More]
Later this afternoon we’ll be hearing an official announcement from the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) about the long-awaited new Convention Center hotel project that is finally moving forward. The new project will be located just across High Street… [Read More]
The Westin Columbus (also still sometimes referred to as The Great Southern Hotel) just completed almost $10 million in renovations to the lobby, guest rooms, ballroom, and restaurant. Much of the architectural restoration work was completed by hand and required… [Read More]
Nearly a full year ago, Columbus Underground asked the question, “Where are all the Boutique Hotels in Columbus“? The answer we’ve been hearing since then is that “They’re coming, they’re coming!” For the longest time, The Lofts have pretty much… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Small hotel is possible on High BY MIKE PRAMIK Jim Jackson’s latest off-the-court move could help transform a sleepy Downtown block into a place where people would sleep in style. The former Ohio State University basketball star… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Columbus has a smaller budget and fewer hotel rooms than other comparable cities What can it do to compete? BY MARLA MATZER ROSE Columbus competes hard for conventions with cities such as Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Louisville and… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Pizzuti proposes Short North hotel Project would include garage, office building Thursday, February 14, 2008 BY MIKE PRAMIK A local developer wants to build a hotel in the Short North across from Goodale Park, a major project… [Read More]
I just found this info in the Feburary agenda of the VV Comission. Looks like Pizzuti is the applicant, which is a different company then originally announced. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 8:15PM 9. 08-2-17 632 North… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Boutique hotel suggested Saturday, January 12, 2008 BY MIKE PRAMIK AND MARLA MATZER ROSE A funky novelty store predating the Greater Columbus Convention Center and today’s trendy Short North may play a key part in the future… [Read More]
Convention-hotel effort gets a lift Project proponents hopeful now that mayor backs idea Marla Matzer Rose THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH There’s renewed hope this week for a new Downtown convention hotel that’s been discussed for several years. The mayor has asked… [Read More]
Move afoot to expand hotel offerings Downtown to attract bigger events Thursday, August 24, 2006 Marla Matzer Rose THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Public officials and others are working to add several hundred hotel rooms that they say Columbus needs to be… [Read More]
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