One of the Chihuly glass ceilings at the Franklin Park Conservatory. The conservatory purchase quite a collection of Chihuly glass works and they are spaced out throughout the gardens. They look particularly attractive when the conservatory offers evening hours and the sculptures are illuminated. One of the Chihuly glass ceilings at the Franklin Park Conservatory. The conservatory purchase quite a collection of Chihuly glass works and they are spaced out throughout the gardens. They look particularly attractive when the conservatory offers evening hours and the sculptures are illuminated. It makes sense, but you don't think of bonsai trees getting fall color like the gorgeous gold on this ginkgo in the courtyard at Franklin Park Conservatory. An extreme closeup of the soft pink bloom of evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa). The two inch blossoms blooms both day and night, but typically in the pre-dawn hours, closing when the full sun hits them. The Franklin Park Conservatory has a garden campus. This four-acre garden has the culinary, herb and fragrance gardens, apiary, rose pavilion, berry house, and 40 community garden plots. A closeup of the metallic purple fruits on the beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst') in its glory out front of the Franklin Park Conservatory. The efforts of planting 100,000 bulbs last fall pay off when spring hits and the tulips come to life at the Franklin Park Conservatory! #SpringFun Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) can be a nuisance in some scenarios, but pest or not, these goslings are adorable. The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is the largest North American heron. It can be around four ft tall with a near six ft wingspan. It can be quite a spectacle to watch these guys fish. They can stand motionless for long periods of time just staring, then suddenly darting their face into the water and usually emerging with a fish in its beak. The efforts of planting 100,000 bulbs last fall pay off when spring hits and the tulips come to life at the Franklin Park Conservatory! #SpringFun The efforts of planting 100,000 bulbs last fall pay off when spring hits and the tulips come to life at the Franklin Park Conservatory! #SpringFun Hundreds of colorful butterflies take flight in the Pacific Island Water Garden, a tropical haven at the Franklin Park Conservatory during Blooms & Butterflies. Newly emerged butterflies are released daily. A refugee from the conservatory's 'Blooms and Butterflies' exhibit, this guy is striking a pose in front of some Chihuly glass work. A tiny button-sized bright pink bloom growing on fuzzy/spiky cactus about the size of an orange. A close up of some venus fly traps. A part of the 'scary plants' collection at the Franklin Park Conservatory. A 24X macro lens make the center of this hibiscus flower look like a pastel sputnik. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. Franklin Park Conservatory's #orchid2016 display consists of every color, shape and size of orchid imaginable, scattered throughout the entire conservatory. Probably my favorite picture I've taken with my Nokia Lumia 1020. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! The Bexley House and Garden Tour gives an opportunity to explore some of the breathtaking private spaces throughout the city. This five acre garden of distinction was by far the star of the tour. *as a side note, I grew all the flowers for this garden in the greenhouses where I work. This batch of tulips is just getting ready to open and looks to be a cream colored blossom fringed with pink. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! Blooms and Butterflies now at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Hundreds of colorful, tropical species of butterflies fluttering about inside the Pacific Island Water Garden. Purple rods of Chihuly glass-works stand out in stark contrast to the lush greenery surrounding them. Orange tulips with streaks of red mix nicely with the surrounding solid red and white tulips. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! The Franklin Park Conservatory has well over a mile of paved multi-use paths winding throughout the park. There is a pond with a creek that meanders through the park with a nice little waterfall. The Bexley House and Garden Tour gives an opportunity to explore some of the breathtaking private spaces throughout the city. This five acre garden of distinction was by far the star of the tour. *as a side note, I grew all the flowers for this garden in the greenhouses where I work. This is a very special tree! This is one of just three known to exist in the United States. It is a Dwarf Beech (Fagus tortuosa) also known as a Parasol or Twisted Beech. Franklin Park Conservatory is having their annual orchids display. A bright showy collection of tropical color in what can sometimes be a dreary Ohio winter. #FindingtheUniverse The pink on these dogwood (Cornus florida) blossoms looks almost hand painted. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! In the floodplain behind the mansion there is just over a mile of trails through a forested area with Sycamore, Cottonwood, White Pine, Blue Spruce, Sugar Maples and Oaks along Alum Creek. An overhead view of the mixture of orange, red and white tulips looking up at me. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! In the forefront, the serrated edged pink and salmon blooms of tulip 'Miami Sunset' juxtaposed nicely with the hot pink tips of tulip 'Gander's Rhapsody'. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is the largest North American heron. It can be around four ft tall with a near six ft wingspan. It can be quite a spectacle to watch these guys fish. They can stand motionless for long periods of time just staring, then suddenly darting their face into the water and usually emerging with a fish in its beak. A shot of the desert room on a sunny afternoon at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! The Bexley House and Garden Tour gives an opportunity to explore some of the breathtaking private spaces throughout the city. This five acre garden of distinction was by far the star of the tour. *as a side note, I grew all the flowers for this garden in the greenhouses where I work. Blooms and Butterflies now at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Hundreds of colorful, tropical species of butterflies fluttering about inside the Pacific Island Water Garden. A trio of trees comprised of hundreds of hand blown glass ornaments at the Franklin Park Conservatory. @fpconservatory A trio of trees comprised of hundreds of hand blown glass ornaments at the Franklin Park Conservatory. @fpconservatory Light pink tulips with darker pink brush strokes on the petals. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! A topiary sleeping giant. The figure of a woman lying down composed of various sedums, grasses and echeverias. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! Bright gold fall color on a gorgeous Ginkgo biloba specimen in the courtyard of the Franklin Park Conservatory. A 15ft holiday tree made up of red poinsettias at the Franklin Park Conservatory as part of their Merry and Bright holiday display. This is such peaceful and beautiful place to shoot. #conservatory #lifeatexpedia #sky Pretty good ice cream stop on the east side of Columbus. Plenty of great flavors to choose from, and it's free if you can beat the The pure white blossoms of sweet mock orange (Philadelphus). Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! The John F. Wolfe Palm House lit up in holiday red and green. The palm house opened to the public in 1895. The light display was installed in 2008 by artist James Turrell, consisting of approximately 7,000 small, computer-controlled LED light sources. A 12X macro lens gives this unique perspective of the spines on a cactus. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. A holiday tree made up of over 700 blown glass ornaments made at the adjacent hotshop at the Franklin Park Conservatory as part of their Merry and Bright holiday display. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! We loved being greeted by so many beautiful tulips. They won't last long as the winds and rain were coming down all day on these beauties. Dark purple with almost a navy hue tulips with some of the large homes that surround the conservatory seen in the background. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! Blooms and Butterflies now at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Hundreds of colorful, tropical species of butterflies fluttering about inside the Pacific Island Water Garden. White with soft purple orchids blooming inside Franklin Park Conservatory. The John F. Wolfe Palm House at the Franklin Park Conservatory ( @fpconservatory ) opened to the public in 1895. The building is modeled after the Glass Palace from the 1863 Chicago's World Fair. A trio of trees comprised of hundreds of hand blown glass ornaments at the Franklin Park Conservatory. @fpconservatory The bright red blooms of the Maltese Cross (Lychnis chalcedonica). The Franklin Park Conservatory has a garden campus. This four-acre garden has the culinary, herb and fragrance gardens, apiary, rose pavilion, berry house, and 40 community garden plots. Tulip 'Pink Impression' in the foreground with a pure white backdrop. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! Among the pure, clean impact of the monoculture planting beds, this mixed color tulip display holds its own eye-catching prowess. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! The iconic spire of the signature piece in Franklin Park Conservatory's Chihuly collection with a waterfall in the background. The oddly spiky purple inflorescence of Bear Breeches (Acanthus mollis). The Franklin Park Conservatory has a garden campus. This four-acre garden has the culinary, herb and fragrance gardens, apiary, rose pavilion, berry house, and 40 community garden plots. The John F. Wolfe Palm House and its ever-changing light display. Merry & Bright is the holiday exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory including indoor and outdoor light displays, hundreds of poinsettias, a gingerbread building contest and many other activities. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! You know what really sets off any shade garden? Yup, that's right, a giant tower of boobs. The Bexley House and Garden Tour gives an opportunity to explore some of the breathtaking private spaces throughout the city. This five acre garden of distinction was by far the star of the tour. *as a side note, I grew all the flowers for this garden in the greenhouses where I work. A trio of trees comprised of hundreds of hand blown glass ornaments at the Franklin Park Conservatory. @fpconservatory A trio from Jeni's consisting of... Garance Vert Clair - Lemongrass, coriander leaf, spirulina, grass­-grazed milk, and cream. Ombre Brulee - Toasted umber. Peru balsam and brown sugar cookie butter with grass-­grazed milk and cream. Lemon Buttermilk - Fresh squeezed lemon juice blended with grass-grazed Ohio milk, biodynamic yogurt, cultured buttermilk and cream. A collection of orchids remain from the orchid show earlier this year at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Spending time studying the flower morphology reveals layers and layers of complexity and character to an already interesting bloom. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. The palm house at Franklin Park Conservatory is always very photogenic in every season. A close-up of one of the many artworks lining the halls of The Franklin Park Conservatory. Merry & Bright is the holiday exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory including indoor and outdoor light displays, hundreds of poinsettias, a gingerbread building contest and many other activities. What's not to love about the Franklin Conservatory. Thank you throwingsofas and Mark Rentz for your great Columbus Ohio suggestions via Trover. The surreal cerulean blooms of the Jade Vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys), native to the Phillipines but loving the climate inside the Franklin Park Conservatory. It's summer! So, it's time for the ubiquitous summer offering; Peach! This peach is perched on top of black cherry chocolate chip in a chocolate dipped pretzel cone. A collection of orchids remain from the orchid show earlier this year at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Spending time studying the flower morphology reveals layers and layers of complexity and character to an already interesting bloom. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. You can't have a botanical garden without some Chihuly. Merry & Bright is the holiday exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory including indoor and outdoor light displays, hundreds of poinsettias, a gingerbread building contest and many other activities. This is a very special tree! This is one of just three known to exist in the United States. It is a Dwarf Beech (Fagus tortuosa) also known as a Parasol or Twisted Beech. Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display! Slat and Pepper Shrimp - the title of the dish is fairly self explanatory, but damn is it good! The John F. Wolfe Palm House at the Franklin Park Conservatory basking beneath blue skies and jet trails The palm house opened to the public in 1895. Franklin Park Conservatory @FPConservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! This stunning swath of yellow, red, pink and white welcome visitors from the main entrance. A collection of orchids remain from the orchid show earlier this year at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Spending time studying the flower morphology reveals layers and layers of complexity and character to an already interesting bloom. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. A 15ft tree comprised of white poinsettias. Merry & Bright is the holiday exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory including indoor and outdoor light displays, hundreds of poinsettias, a gingerbread building contest and many other activities. Franklin Park Conservatory's #orchid2016 display consists of every color, shape and size of orchid imaginable, scattered throughout the entire conservatory. Welcome to your new Lustron home! Pick one of four floor plans and then pick out one of four exterior colors: A beautiful specimen of a purple beech. The Bexley House and Garden Tour gives an opportunity to explore some of the breathtaking private spaces throughout the city. This five acre garden of distinction was by far the star of the tour. *as a side note, I grew all the flowers for this garden in the greenhouses where I work. An onion, banana pepper and mushroom pizza from Anthony's Pizzeria is billed as 'The Smallest Pizzeria in Bexley A mass of velvety purple tulips in the courtyard. Franklin Park Conservatory planted over 70,000 spring blooming bulbs last fall and the epic results are in full swing! A collection of orchids remain from the orchid show earlier this year at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Spending time studying the flower morphology reveals layers and layers of complexity and character to an already interesting bloom. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. A close up of the fiery red bloom of a bromeliad. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. A view of the palm house in the background from one of the illuminated courtyards. Merry & Bright is the holiday exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory including indoor and outdoor light displays, hundreds of poinsettias, a gingerbread building contest and many other activities. A smaller, but more pure white poinsettia tree. Merry & Bright is the holiday exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory including indoor and outdoor light displays, hundreds of poinsettias, a gingerbread building contest and many other activities. The brightly colored wooden frames filled with succulents that decorate the fence were painted and planted by yours truly. The Bexley House and Garden Tour gives an opportunity to explore some of the breathtaking private spaces throughout the city. This five acre garden of distinction was by far the star of the tour. This lone tulip in a field of #green is a harbinger of beautiful things to come when his field-mates wake up and make spring happen. This chartreuse #green butterfly called a Malachite (Siproeta stelenes) is part of Blooms and Butterflies now at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Hundreds of colorful, tropical species of butterflies fluttering about inside the Pacific Island Water Garden. Mater Paneer, fresh mild cheese gently cooked with tender green peas and spices with a side of garlic cheese naan. An lusciously laid-out labyrinth of fried dough coated half in powdered sugar and half in lemon icing from the Funnel Cake Station. Orange cream chocolate chip, one of the new seasonal flavors from Graeter's. The flavor profile is similar to eating one of those Terry's Chocolate Oranges that were popular stocking stuffers a few years back. What appears to be a heaping bowl of fried calamari, actually also contains pasta and assorted vegetables underneath. Piada is the Italian standard in the ever evolving genre of the pick your vessel, pick your protein fast casual establishments. Rare Roast Beef with Arugula, Brie and Red Onion on a Baguette from Zoe Cafe in Bexley. Definitely the best ice cream in Ohio, and a contender for the best in the US! Try the goat cheese and cherry if it's in season. #foodiefinds Chocolate chocolate chip and black cherry chocolate chip nested in a chocolate dipped pretzel cone.
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Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Business center

Location

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Museum of Art, and Gahanna Municipal Golf Course. Gahanna Historical Society and Creekside Gahanna are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Hotel Features

A restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free self parking, a free airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.

Room Amenities

All 198 rooms provide conveniences like sofa beds and sitting areas, plus pillowtop beds and LCD TVs with digital channels. Other amenities available to guests include WiFi, refrigerators, and microwaves.

Languages Spoken

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

2886 Airport Drive Columbus OH 43219

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 8517 square feet (791 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An area shuttle within 3.0 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are complimentary for guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport has designated areas for smoking.

  • Bar/lounge 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Free airport transportation 
  • Indoor pool 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Free breakfast 
  • Express check-out 
  • Meeting rooms 7 
  • Restaurant 
  • Year Built 2009 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Free self parking 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • WiFi (surcharge) 
  • Computer station 
  • Conference space size (meters) - 791 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Free area shuttle 
  • Free reception 
  • Long-term parking (surcharge) 
  • ATM/banking 
  • 24-hour business center 
  • Conference space size (feet) - 8517 
  • Snack bar/deli 
  • Gift shops or newsstand 
  • Designated smoking areas 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Parking (limited spaces) 
  • 24-hour fitness facilities 
  • Total number of rooms - 198 
  • Television in common areas 
  • Number of floors - 7 
  • Wedding services 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Indoor pool  
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)  
  • Snack bar/deli  
  • Laundry facilities  
  • Sofa bed  
  • Refrigerator  
  • Microwave  
  • Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 9.95 per night )

Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 9.95 per night )

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge), Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

  • Room service (limited hours) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Phone 
  • Premium TV channels 
  • Microwave 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe (surcharge) 
  • Separate sitting area 
  • Refrigerator 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Number of bedrooms -  
  • Number of bathrooms -  
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • Separate bedroom 
  • Heating 
  • Desk 
  • Sofa bed 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Digital TV service 
  • HDTV 
  • WiFi (surcharge) 
  • Pillowtop mattress 
  • LCD TV 

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Flight Bistro and Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

  • Golfing nearby 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • Roll-in shower 
  • In-room accessibility 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is 21

Special check-in instructions:

Airport shuttle service is available on request during limited hours. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Columbus-Airport Embassy Suites
  • Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport
  • Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus-Airport
  • Embassy Suites Columbus - Airport Hotel Columbus
  • Embassy Suites Columbus - Airport Ohio

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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