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BEST WESTERN PLUS Port Columbus
1450 Airpointe Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219-1501Phone: 614/337-8400 | Fax: 614/337-8401
Select this affordable Columbus hotel and enjoy its' many amenities, helpful staff and location.
Traveling on business? The BEST WESTERN PLUS Port Columbus is located near the Columbus International Airport. You'll be ensured an efficient trip with so many of the area's corporate offices close by. Ohio Transmission Corporation, Rimrock Corporation, Fed-Ex, Sears, Discover Financial Service, American Standard Trane, Limited Brands, Chase Bank and more are all within a few minutes.
Coming and going will only take a short trip with Port Columbus International Airport only three miles away. Those visiting students and faculty in the area will delight in the fact that Ohio Dominican University, Ohio State University, Capital University and Columbus State are all less than 15 miles away.
Looking to get out and explore the area? The Ohio Expo Center, the Arena District, Easton Town Center, COSI Science Center, Ohio Theater, Eastland Mall and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are near this Columbus hotel. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy visiting Nationwide Arena, Schottenstein Center, Columbus Crew Stadium and Ohio Stadium. If you're in town for it, the Ohio State Fair is just 12 miles away.
Looking for more big city attractions? Downtown Columbus is just six miles away. You'll also have easy access to Columbus Convention Center.
You'll feel like you never left home when staying at this Columbus, OH hotel. The spotless and well-appointed rooms all offer cable or satellite television with in-room movies, high-speed Internet access, a coffeemaker, a micro/fridge, a desk and much more. Get the perfect fuel for each day with a complimentary continental breakfast.
Relax and play after a day of sightseeing or work at the indoor pool and hot tub. Enjoy the convenience of having access to a business center, a 24-hour exercise facility, meeting facilities, free parking and children's activities.
For an affordable trip to Columbus, reserve a stay at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Port Columbus today and save!
Romance Package
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Need some alone time together? Are the kids driving your crazy? BEST WESTERN PLUS Port Columbus can help! Come enjoy a romantic getaway in a clean spacious room with a single rose, a box of Anthony Thomas Truffles, a bottle of sparkling cider and two wine glasses. Enjoy the heated pool and whirlpool in the evening. In the morning have a delicious expanded continental breakfast with hot items and make your own waffles.
Sleep and Fly Package
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Book our Sleep and Fly package! Stay At the BEST WESTERN PLUS Port Columbus and make flying out for a relaxing weekend or a long business trip easier and more economical, with our Sleep and Fly Package. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Port Columbus is conveniently located to Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) and offers the convenience of parking and complimentary shuttle transportation from 4:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to and from the airport.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four exciting destinations in one fun-filled ice production. In Columbus.
At Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus.
At Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
This comprehensive show brings together homeowners and many knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts.
March 2012
Sports and fitness fans watch 18,000 athletes compete in more than 45 sports and events, including 12 Olympic events. In Columbus.
Nearby Attractions:
List All OH AttractionsCapitol Square
Capitol Square, located in downtown Columbus, features the beautiful Greek Revival style Ohio Statehouse. The statehouse is one of America's oldest functioning statehouses. It was built along the Scioto River in 1861 and took 22 years to complete. Visit the statehouse for a free tour to view the historic art and marble Abraham Lincoln bust.
The lawn of the statehouse was once the camp-out location for Civil War Union soldiers. The Statehouse Museum Shop, located on the first floor of the statehouse features items crafted by Ohio artisans, pottery and clothing. Visit the Capitol Square's Cafe for a fresh and delicious meal, while in downtown Columbus. Choose one of the local Best Western hotels, for a wonderful night's rest in the Capitol city.
Columbus Crew Stadium
The perfect pit stop for soccer fans, the Columbus Crew Stadium is home to Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew – a pride of Columbus and central Ohio. Seating more than 20,000 soccer fans, the Columbus Crew Stadium is known as the first soccer specific stadium in the country.
First opened in 1999, the stadium encompasses a 115 by 75-yard field – a perfect spot for not only soccer, but also concerts and the Ohio State Fair. When looking for accommodations near Columbus Crew Stadium, Ohio visitors are encouraged to try a Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Columbus Museum of Art
First established in 1878, the Columbus Museum of Art is a major fixture of downtown Columbus, and even central Ohio. Closed on Mondays, the Columbus Museum of Art features artwork by familiar names like Picasso, Degas, Mary Cassatt and Norman Rockwell – even some Dale Chihuly's glass sculptures made recognizable by the Franklin Park Conservatory.
Kids enjoy the Eye Spy: Adventures in Art – and interactive and educational exhibit – while hungry ones may visit the Palette Express in the Broad Street lobby. Take advantage of cell phone and group tours – while the bold may try an Experimental Tour – and finish your day at the Columbus Museum of Art with a stay at a Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
An adventure on 580 acres, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 9,000 animals and spread across nearly 800 species. Set just north of Columbus in central Ohio, the Columbus Zoo features exhibits like African Savanna, plus the 18-hole Safari Golf Course, the Zoombezi Bay waterpark, and Discovery Reef, the 100,000-gallon salt-water aquarium the west side of the zoo.
Open since 1905, the Columbus Zoo also features Wild Encounter tours, Wildlights tours, and even Jack Hanna's Jungle – home to the famed animal guests from well-known talk shows. This legendary zoo takes a full day or two to explore, so rest those feet at a Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Franklin Park Conservatory
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Franklin Park Conservatory has been a staple of Columbus and central Ohio since it was built in 1895. Open daily, the Franklin Park Conservatory features horticulture exhibits, over 400 plant species, and artwork throughout the conservatory by the famed Dale Chihuly.
Pay a visit to the Palm House – enclosing more than 40 palm species – or stroll though a chunk of the 90-acre park and botanical garden surrounding the conservatory. Head into the Franklin Conservatory any day at 10 a.m., enjoy lunch at the Garden Café, and check into a cozy Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Ohio State University
Established in 1870, Ohio State University has the third largest university campus in country, taking up nearly 18,000 acres of Columbus in central Ohio. A popular public research university, this Ohio university plays host to over 60,000 enrolled students.
Home to the Ohio State Buckeyes, OSU encourages visitors to check out a game at Ohio Stadium – found on the National Register of Historic Places – and take advantage of campus group tours or self-guided walking tours. Bring your new OSU gear back to a Best Western hotel in Columbus, and rest up for another day exploring Ohio State University.
