Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Honestly, the hotel used to be great but needs some serious upgrades to be five stars again. Let’s start with the rooms - we were on the 7th floor overlooking the freeway - noise was tolerable because the flow of traffic sounds like white noise once you get used to it. The central AC worked great and no noise from that so we could keep the room at our desired temp. Now my biggest complaint was the use of a polyester mattress protector. I know most hotels use these but I slept so hot every night I tossed and turned all night long. Being part of the Marriott group you would think they have a system for keeping the protector buried under a breathable topper but for whatever reason our bed was not the case. We travel so much for work and stay all over. We ended up checking out early (losing our last night) and staying at a Courtyard Marriott by OSU - slept great and got on our plane home the next morning recharged and rested. There is some clunkiness around the staff in the lobby as well. On our first day I was coming out of the elevator into the dark hallway and some staff were midway into rolling a giant mat - presenting a 1ft roll on the ground. No one warned me and I tripped over it in the dark. The guy even saw me coming out of the elevator and didn’t say anything. I felt bad for him because he apologized profusely but it felt really obvious that guest safety is number one when doing maintenance in a dark hallway. I will not be staying there again when the Courtyard was a more comfortable and convenient hotel. And without the $50 a night for valet.

This hotel in Columbus is one of the top choices in the area! The staff’s friendly and welcoming attitude made us feel right at home. Our room was fantastic, and we had a great time watching the Le Peiti Chef dinner show. It truly was a memorable stay!

I stayed at the Le Méridien Columbus for a quick overnight business trip in Columbus, Ohio and had a great experience. The hotel was easy to access from the airport, and the front desk staff were professional and welcoming. After a long day of travel, I enjoyed excellent service at the lobby bar with colleagues. My standard king room was comfortable, well-designed, and very inviting. The standout feature for me was the shower, perfect after a long travel day. The hotel is an easy walk to the convention center, and arena. Lots a great restaurants near the hotel. Overall, a fantastic stay, and I look forward to coming back.

The hotel staff charged me with $2,900 worth of "recovery" damages due to a dog that we had that was barking in the room when we were out enjoying the CBJ hockey game and a leaking toilet from a busted line. I booked the room with points so I went from only paying a $50 pet fee to that charge. Even if there was a problem, this is excessive. There was not even a receipt or detailed explanation when they charged me. They just charged my credit card and did not send or say anything of the charges. I do not think that it is right thing to do to charge a customer for credits for stays to 5-7 other hotel guests one customers for a barking dog and a leaking/broken toilet that occurred through normal use. If you stay here, be careful and ask if there are any charges and receipts upon checkout.

I recently stayed at Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph and booked a suite. While the property was beautiful, my experience was unacceptable. I was told I couldn’t record despite being a paying guest with a suite, then later told I needed a media pass something never communicated beforehand. The inconsistency and rude staff behavior made the stay very disappointing. I have video documentation of how I was treated and am prepared to share it if needed. I expected a luxury experience, especially as a suite guest, and this fell short. I would like this matter reviewed and addressed promptly.

Everyone at the hotel was friendly and accommodating. My wife and I enjoyed our stay. What we didn't enjoy was getting a $550 charge for smoking in our room when we've never smoked in our lives. Apparently if the smoke / vape sensor trips -- maybe you had the audacity to iron your hair like my wife did -- and the badge history shows that you're in the room at the time, hotel management claims that their hands are tied and suggests pursuing a chargeback via your bank. So as nice as the hotel was, I'd rather have stayed in a hostel with zero amenities than deal with this headache. edit: Raised to 2 stars. As it turns out, the badge reports suggest we weren't in our room. 🤔

Hotel is conveniently located and everyone was friendly but I expected better from such a highly rated hotel. Several visibly dirty areas and a dirty washcloth.

We come to Columbus every year for the Arnold and were incredibly excited to stay at The Joseph. The staff has been friendly and accommodating and the hotel itself is beautiful. The disappointing part falls on the hotel’s decision to contract a 5pm checkout for a very large group on the Thursday leading into the Arnold Sports Festival - most rooms remain unavailable even hours past the 3pm check in time and there are close to 30 of us -all with reservations that were generally made months in advance - waiting in the lobby for our rooms. It’s not the end of the world, but it is below the standard I would expect for a luxury hotel. Again, I have to iterate that the staff themselves have been wonderful and this is a difficult situation they have been put in, it’s just a disappointing start to a stay we were excited for.

Check in/out was good. Super thin walls, not worth $300++ for the night. Weird place to put the coffee maker where there’s no plug in sight so i moved it to the bathroom.

WOW! We have stayed at many Marriott’s and many many in Columbus. This hotel will now be the only one we stay at on our visits. Clean, comfortable and amenities not commonly found in rooms anymore. No question on where to stay for us next time!

Update: ​We returned to The Joseph for three nights, and it remains a top-tier, unique option in Columbus. The service continues to be a standout; the front desk was prompt with every request, and the doorman was consistently excellent. Valet team there is great as well and makes the process seamless. ​The Artsy Experience: The hotel truly leans into its identity in the Short North. During our stay, they had a live artist, Rachel Good, in the lobby. She was painting and giving out small, hand-painted heart trays. It was a unique, thoughtful event that fit the sophisticated ambiance of the hotel perfectly. ​A Note on the Soul Bar: While evening cocktail service is excellent, the breakfast operation struggled during the weekend. Despite high food quality, the service was inconsistent due to what appeared to be logistical hurdles and a difficult physical layout. ​Overall, it’s still a fantastic stay, but the morning service at Soul needs better coordination to match the high standards of the rest of the hotel staff. Original review: We stayed at Le Méridien The Joseph in Columbus and had an amazing experience. The hotel’s artsy decor is both sophisticated and inviting, with every corner thoughtfully designed to create a unique and modern ambiance. The location is perfect, right in the Short North Arts District and close to the North Market, making it easy to explore the local scene. Art lovers will appreciate the hotel's impressive collection of artwork, including a small exhibition on the second floor that adds to the artistic charm. Breakfast at The Soul Bar was fantastic. The menu offers a great variety of options, and everything I tried was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch and made my morning meal truly enjoyable. Housekeeping was excellent throughout my stay. My room was always immaculate and well-stocked with amenities. The attention to detail was evident and significantly enhanced my comfort and overall experience. Overall, Le Méridien The Joseph exceeded my expectations. It’s a gem in Columbus that I highly recommend for anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable stay.

Can you tell Geoff the bartender that I miss him?