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The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

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Many visitors found the hotel's location convenient with friendly and helpful staff. However, common complaints include significant issues with room maintenance such as lack of heat or cooling, non-working amenities like ice machines and elevators, and cleanliness concerns. Several guests also reported extremely long wait times for check-in and a general lack of preparedness and understaffing, especially during busy events.

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75 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
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(614) 365-4500
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Website
www.plazahotelcolumbus.com

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About this place The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square is a welcoming choice for LGBTQ+ travelers visiting Columbus, Ohio. While not exclusively a gay venue, this hotel prides itself on being an inclusive and friendly establishment where all guests feel comfortable and respected. Located conveniently in the heart of the city, it provides a solid base for exploring all that Columbus has to offer. Visitors can expect a comfortable and well-appointed stay at this hotel. As an LGBTQ+ friendly accommodation, the focus is on providing a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. The hotel's location at Capitol Square means you're likely to be close to public transport, allowing for easy access to various attractions, dining, and entertainment options throughout Columbus. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the Plaza Hotel aims to offer a pleasant experience with its accommodating services and approachable atmosphere. Check their website for the most current information on amenities and booking.

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Bert Young
Bert Young May 2026

Room 1003 experienced a ceiling collapse over the shower area during my stay. I reported it at checkout and was told a manager would contact me. I followed up by email and, more than a week later, have received no response regarding either the incident or a lost item inquiry. Disappointing lack of follow-through.

Eric Marcis
Eric Marcis May 2026

Over priced hotel. Ice machine did not work on multiple floors. Air was barely working. The rooms are out dated. Thankfully the staff was nice and helpful.

Sarah Faber
Sarah Faber May 2026

bathroom smelled like urine, room had no heat, they couldn't provide a warm room, gave us dirty blankets instead. couldn't order mixed drinks from the bar as there was no bartender, and no food available at 5 pm as promised because there was no chef. called to speak to the manager and rather than listening he chose to argue with me. refused to refund our stay. horrible stay and will NEVER return.

Mark Rogers
Mark Rogers May 2026

Good location, lots of bars and restaurants near by. Rooms were clean. Beds are comfy. And the staff were friendly checking in and helpful for information. I would stay here again!

Jessi Brass
Jessi Brass Apr 2026

There was no online check in option. Check in time was 4pm and we waited in line for 30 minutes to check in. No valet parking. Had to park in parking garage up the road which was connected to the hotel. Room was not very clean and blankets had brown stains on them. If we walked to the shoe where our concert was, it would have taken 1.5 hours. It was a 30 minute drive to venue. There were a lot of shops nearby within walking distance, but overall very disappointing all the way around.

K A
K A Apr 2026

I don't usually write many reviews, but I wanted to warn people before staying here. Check in was terrible. There was a line out the door for hours and took us forever to get to the front. The ladies checking in were very nice, but they needed more help. They were sending a staff member up to see if rooms were ready and having to re-assign rooms if they weren't. Only 1 of the four elevators was working and it took 10+ minutes to get one to stop on your floor only to have it full of people. Our shower was making a screeching noise the entire night that kept me up and when you turned the knob no water came out. While waiting to check in we heard several other people coming down to tell the front desk that their shower didn't work either. Our friend's room was blasting heat despite being 75 degrees outside. We went to the bar to get a drink, and it was also blasting heat and about 90 degrees. We were all sweating and had to leave. I would never return to this hotel and would recommend others to not either.

Trent Bolton
Trent Bolton Apr 2026

Absolutely unacceptable. This hotel was completely unprepared and severely understaffed all day. We couldn’t even get an early check-in because no one answered the phones, and the hosts left calls ringing while guests were left waiting. You knew there was a marathon, a Blue Jackets game, and a Luke Combs concert, yet the property was still a mess. The lobby was disgusting, only 1 out of 4 elevators was working, and there were 10 to 15 people waiting just to get up or down. Our key cards barely worked, there was no room service, and the whole experience was chaotic from start to finish. We will be disputing the charges with our credit card company and pursuing a refund. Do not book here. This was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve ever had.

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