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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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+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 Hotel occupies a purpose-built position in the Short North Arts District at 620 North High Street — a luxury boutique hotel that has been designed to reflect and serve the creative and cultural character of one of America's most successful urban arts districts. The hotel is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, which means it operates with the service infrastructure of a major hotel brand while maintaining an independent design identity. The Short North location is the hotel's primary advantage for LGBTQ+ visitors: it sits on the same North High Street corridor as Axis, Havana, and Union Café, making it the most convenient hotel base for exploring Columbus's gay scene without requiring a car for every outing. The hotel's rooftop bar and restaurant are among the Short North's better elevated dining options, with views over the district. The brand's corporate commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity is consistent with the Short North location's natural demographic. During Columbus Pride weekend — when the Short North becomes the centre of a 750,000-person event — the Joseph's position within the Pride zone makes it a premium option that requires booking months in advance.

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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 3 August 2026

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