What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Columbus?

A motel is an excellent choice if you're getting ready to tour around Columbus. These properties are usually located near highways and airports, feature on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Book a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and more amenities like a lobby, gym and business facilities, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Columbus?

Make the most of the free breakfast at The Inn at Irwin Gardens . This 3-star getaway in Columbus also has a terrace and designer toiletries. Or pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and fuel up at Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus , which also offers a complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Columbus have a pool?

Get set for some poolside relaxation and fun at Clarion Hotel and Conference Center . Or switch from touring attractions to chilling out by the water at Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel . Both these 3-star properties with pools are situated in Columbus, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 64ºF at night to 84ºF during the day in July, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Columbus have an on-site restaurant?

Book a stay in one of our Columbus getaways with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far when you're craving a bite to eat. Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel and Clarion Hotel and Conference Center are two 3-star stays with this convenience on the menu. The first also features amenities like designer toiletries and a swimming pool, while the second includes miniature golfing and a swimming pool.

Do any 3-star hotels in Columbus have WiFi?

Whether you want to stay connected with your loved ones, stream movies or access information on the go, surfing the web is easy at one of our 3-star hotels. You'll be able to hook up to the WiFi at a selection of accommodations such as The Inn at Irwin Gardens and Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel .

What 3-star hotels in Columbus have parking?

Enjoy more time kicking back and less time searching for a spot for your car at a 3-star hotel with parking. Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel and The Inn at Irwin Gardens are popular properties in Columbus. When you've checked off the iconic sights in the city, why not top up the gas tank and venture a little farther afield. Some good ideas for day trips from central Columbus include Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium.

Do any 3-star hotels in Columbus have rooms with a kitchenette?

Knock up quick and simple meals in between sightseeing at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Edinburgh . Located in Columbus, it's among our leading 3-star stays that have rooms with kitchen facilities.

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$139 nightly

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$90 nightly

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Downtown Bloomington

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$101 nightly

Feb 12 - Feb 13

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Old Northeast Downtown

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$125 nightly

Feb 18 - Feb 19

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Downtown Bloomington

Mark

$109 nightly

Jan 31 - Feb 1

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Columbus

Catalina

$86 nightly

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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Downtown Bloomington

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$101 nightly

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Columbus, Indiana are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Columbus, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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Expedia guests speak highly of Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, an IHG Hotel. It comes with a cafe and a Champagne service, and is around 0.3 mi northwest of the center of Columbus. The Inn at Irwin Gardens is another leading 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.4 mi northeast of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and individually decorated rooms.

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Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Columbus. As well as pleasant surroundings, these cost-effective lodgings include a wealth of amenities like free WiFi, coffee and tea maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated ambience with upgraded features such as an on-site spa, swimming pool and more spacious rooms. No matter your desired hotel category or how much you want to spend, Expedia has the ideal match for you.

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