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The Joseph, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel

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Many visitors praise the hotel's friendly and accommodating staff, spacious and well-appointed rooms, and elegant decor. However, some guests report significant issues with cleanliness, noise from the surrounding area, and a disconnect between the hotel's marketing and the actual experience, with some finding it falls short of a five-star standard.

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620 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Phone
+1 614-233-3300
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Website
thejosephcolumbus.com
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About this place The Joseph, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel

The Joseph is a high‑priced, art‑filled boutique hotel in Columbus’s Short North. The Joseph sits on North High Street in the Short North Arts District, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Its façade is sleek, the interiors are lined with rotating art, and a restaurant occupies the lobby space. It’s marketed as mainstream but openly gay‑friendly; you won’t see rainbow flags plastered everywhere, just a few subtle nods. The staff seem comfortable with all guests, and the Google rating stays in the high‑90s. The neighborhood is the go‑to spot for Columbus’s gay nightlife, so you can step out and be on a bar’s doorstep within a few minutes. The area also packs galleries, cafés and boutiques, all within a block of the hotel. Rooms start at the top of the local price band and spike in June when High Street hosts the Pride parade. If you want a place that’s stylish without trying too hard, The Joseph fits that bill.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Wheelchair accessible ♿ Accessible bathrooms WiFi Year-round Gay-popular Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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777 reviews

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Andi Zaya
Andi Zaya Jun 2026
★★★★★

One of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve had. American Express promotes this property as a five-star hotel, but in my opinion, it falls far short of that standard. I would rate it closer to a one- or two-star property. The hotel is located in downtown Columbus, and throughout the evening there were groups of people gathered outside smoking, which did not create the upscale atmosphere we expected. The property also lacks the amenities typically associated with a luxury hotel. There is no proper breakfast restaurant, only a very small bar area with limited options. As an American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts guest, we also expected a room upgrade if available. We were informed that no upgrades were available, despite the hotel appearing largely empty during our stay. Overall, this was not the luxury experience we were promised, and I felt it was poor value for the money spent. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend it as a true five-star hotel.

Heather Theibert
Heather Theibert Jun 2026
★★★★★
Debra Bartram
Debra Bartram Jun 2026
★★★★★

Awesome establishment!

Diego Jimenez
Diego Jimenez Jun 2026
★★★★★
D A Williamson
D A Williamson Jun 2026
★★★★★
Chloe
Chloe Jun 2026
★★★★★

Amazing service

Misty Cleery
Misty Cleery Jun 2026
★★★★★

Called to cancel our $500 reservation at 5 PM. Woman on the phone said we would get a full refund, and they would pay for a new hotel. All of that turned out to be a lie.

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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