My fiancé and I recently went to a sporting event at Ohio State and wanted a cute hotel to stay at. Graduate by Hilton Columbus was absolutely perfect! The decorations were super awesome and my parents still are confused that we weren't in an air bnb The room was a bit small, but for a one night stay it was perfect. The lobby bar was incredible - highly recommend! The beer tasted extra good for some reason, and they also have food too (bar food). The location of the hotel also was awesome! It was walking distance from pretty much everything you needed! Overall, I highly recommend the hotel for any short stays you have coming up to Columbus! read more

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Great location right in the middle of the busiest part of downtown Columbus. The hotel itself is very quirkily decorated, but that's not a complaint. It was just very different. The front desk service was on point and we really enjoyed our stay there. read more

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The space is gorgeous, the staff were super helpful and the party we attended was so much fun!

I love this hotel! I live in Columbus and had some family intown and they stayed here. Big Hilton fan and going to have to try the Graduate out for an overnight myself. Spent lots of time in the lobby. Very inviting and clean. Staff here are super friendly and welcoming. Really appreciate the front desk approach and delivery. As for rooms, my cousin loved hers and no complaints. Location is everything here, in the heart of the Short North, and close to downtown. read more

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I have mixed feelings about the Graduate. We stayed for the first time this weekend and it was a clean, well-kept hotel. However, the rooms are incredibly small and the beds are not very comfortable. Amenities are lacking - no ice machines, food options on-site, etc. Parking isn't great. The garage behind the hotel fills up quickly and is tiny. You can valet for a premium. Staff was very nice. It was rated a 4-star hotel, but with that, I expect more amenities, larger rooms, etc. The cleanliness of the hotel and friendliness of the staff certainly compensates for some of these shortcomings. read more

Nice and clean hotel, friendly staff, awesome location (and low noise). It does not, however, live up to 4-stars despite being advertised as such. Rooms are pretty small and dark, the onsite dining is almost non-existent - no proper kitchen and, as a result, very few breakfast options most of which are microwaved fast food. Rooms had a unique design flavor - you either love or hate (plaid). No water or snacks in rooms. I expected more from a 4-start hotel to be honest. It's a good hotel, just price to value isn't there. read more

Comfortable well kept room with super friendly staff, and daily room service in 2024! I thought daily room service was gone, but this place still does it! Staff are super friendly and take care of things, even follows up. I had a broken fridge, and they had no other rooms nor fridges that day. They got me ice, lots of it in bags, then the next day they replaced the fridge while I was out, I didn't even expect they would do that. Their dish network kinda sucks when there are storms. Their instant inroom Coffee is the most putrid thing I have ever had at a hotel. Bed is comfortable, lots of plush pillows. Rooms aren't the biggest but get things done. Shower is nice, with body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. It's weird, shampoo is peppermint, conditioner is cilantro, and body wash is rum. I am not sure why that combo, but it wasn't off putting. Just confusing lol. There is also bar soap for your hands, makeup remover, and nice lotion. fyi my ceiling was exposed concrete, kinda rando. I had plenty of drawers and closet space to put my stuff in. There's an in closet safe with set your own code. Don't get anything from their restaurant, it was super over priced and wasn't that good. Burrito was meh and OJ was just Natalies from a bottle at 6 bucks a glass. You do get free water, in a can in your room, or in plastic bottles if you ask at the desk. They also have liquid creamer in your room, but the front desk only has dry oat creamer. Do not drink the coffee, it is SO bad. They do provide sugar and alternatives in room. read more

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This old place is really bad. The only amenity it offers is a black water pot where you can boil water in for the coffee pouches. No breakfast, no pool, room was so so, bath tub was out of order, staff seemed inconvenienced when it was pointed out. Overall, a very lousy experience for $150/night. AVOID THIS HOTEL!!! read more

From the moment my husband and I checked in, we enjoyed it ourselves. We had valet service for our car, which was very convenient. Seeing all the artifacts about our great city all in one place was so awesome. Our room keys were former OSU student ID cards. And the room was like staying in a museum. And you are just steps away from great restaurants,etc. I was in awe of everything I saw and loved every moment of it. Being born and raised here in Columbus, I felt very proud to be staying at The graduate as I helped my husband celebrate his birthday. If you consider yourself a true Buckeye or just love Columbus, I highly recommend staying at this hotel just for the sights alone. read more

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This hotel is not meant for sleeping. Floor 7 on a Friday night is a night club , then to top it off some guys starts beating on doors looking g for his woman . 1am I call the crew members. No one answers , 10 min I try this . No one answers . So to get some sleep I gotta leave my hotel and book someplace else to get some sleep . I had to call the direct number several times to get an answer. WTF people .. hotels are meant for rest and sleep . Never again will I stay at a moxy read more

I absolutely loved the ambiance of this place. The interior design was so unique, and I loved it! Everything was clean and very comfortable. And as for the location of this hotel, well it was in walking distance of so many things to do. Totally happy with my stay here as far as the hotel itself. What I'm not happy with at all was the extra $40 a day they make you pay to park in their parking lot and have a valet park your car. It's not like it's a big parking lot. It's so small it takes more time having them go and get your vehicle than you actually just walking a few seconds to your automobile and getting in it yourself. Nothing was mentioned about this mandatory parking fee to park at the hotel, or it was made clear in the booking process, so yeah, I'm highly upset about that. Sthough. o whatever price you pay for a room, add $40 on top of that a day for what you'll end up paying. Plus, you know them valets want a tip. It's unnecessary crap just to get more money out of your pocket. I very much liked the hotel though. read more

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The Graduate has everything I want in a hotel--clean, attractive, comfortable, nice staff, centrally located in a walkable neighborhood. My room was charmingly decorated with a Buckeye spread and prints of famous OSU graduates, including New Yorker James Thurber, who was born in Columbus! The only drawback is its coffee, which is surely the worst I've ever tasted. The nice girl at the front desk was quick to suggest that I run across the High Street to One Line Coffee, which was excellent. read more

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Very clean room with all the necessary amenities. Close enough to walk to anything you may need. We will definitely stay here again.

Old building, the wear is very evident. Inconvenient parking, got charged multiple times for the parking garage. Used to be a nice hotel, clearly hasn't been up kept for the past decade. Would not recommend staying here. read more

Boutique hotel with interesting aesthetic. I booked directly on their website. My stay was for one night, king bed. There were more expensive king suite options that looked cool, but ultimately, I went with the cheapest option; I'm glad I did. I'm not sure if my luck is due to a late check in and that's why I got a king suite, but I wasn't mad about it! My suite was at the very end of the hallway next to the stairs and overlooked a little patio. The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. The aesthetic... plaid. Plaid EVERYWHERE. if you love plaid and OSU, you'll love the décor. If you despise plaid, the room can appear ugly with the overwhelming plaid and red. My only complaint is the lobby smell; smells like Play-Doh. What I loved the most was the free water in the Smeg fridge. The kitchen in the suite was cute. I would've stayed the whole week if my airbnb was refundable and if the graduate honored the conference code discount. All in all, worth the stay. read more

What a great hotel, in a great location. This was my first stay and I have to say, I will be looking-up the Graduate hotel locations anywhere I go. The room, the lobby, location....it's all great! Parking is $36 valet each day but you can go in and out. There is also a garage behind the building and it's $30 per day. If you're planning on visiting Columbus and this location is good for you, stay in this hotel. You can thank me after! read more

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Boutique hotel with university themes. Great chain all over the nation, but this is Columbus' Ohio State University themed location. Located on the ever improving, ever changing Short North strip of High Street, this Graduate has planted itself amidst the hustle and bustle of a very hip part of Ohio's capital. A burned out husk during us Gen Xer's coming of age years, the Short North us now home to dine of central Ohio's trendiest restaurants, bars, and shops. The Graduate gives you a safe, tidy, and beautiful base of operations to explore. The Buckeye factor is high here, so hopefully you enjoy that. Even if you don't, it's still a great hotel. With limited parking and a busy frontage, the rear area passenger drop off/unloading area can be clutter, but that's just because others have discovered this gem. Get on the mailing list, and stay often. It's a great place to stay and an even better place to return to. read more

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I had a really great, two-night stay at Graduate Columbus recently. The location is incredible, right on High Street and walkable to bars, restaurant, coffee shops, and stores. The only cons were that I could hear the guests on the floor above me jumping or working out or something early the morning and there weren't any cups in the bathroom for brushing your teeth. Overall, though, these things were definitely not enough to knock off a whole star. Back to the good stuff - the WiFi is free for guests and had a strong connection anywhere in my room, even for streaming services. I loved the decor. It's unique and funky, not at all like you'd find in a cookie-cutter hotel room. The little study nook was both adorable and very useful. The tea kettle to heat up water came in handy since I only drank tea and no coffee during my stay - I was surprised and delighted to find this in the room! I was also very happy to have a mini fridge. You might think this would be an obvious add, but not all hotels include this (I've discovered), so I was grateful to find one here. Every single employee that I came into contact with was helpful, kind, and friendly. As a millennial who basically has a phobia to phone calls, I was so relieved and grateful to have a texting option to communicate with the front desk. They were prompt to answer my questions and I could tell there was an actual person behind the message. I'd certainly recommend Graduate Columbus to friends, family, and fellow Yelpers. And I'd definitely stay here again, given the opportunity. read more

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This is one of my go to chains. I know I'm going to get a thoughtfully designed space and a good bar. The Graduate's MO is to buy old buildings and then slightly rehab them. Meaning they still fell old. The rehab is dine with taste and inexpensive materials. Not to discuss The Graduate as a chain but... they are banking on you not looking too closely. The staff at The Graduate Columbus, along with the other Graduate Hotels I've stayed at, are extremely friendly, and do their best to please you, but have not been trained in four or five star hospitality. What they do have going for them is they are always in the best locations. This specific graduate hotel is a seven minute walk to the convention center and about a 10 minute walk to Ohio State University. It's a block away from Jennie's famous ice cream and a ton of really cool boutiques. Because the hotel is an old building it has a slightly musty scent and our shower smelt like mildew. The housekeeping doesn't do a great job. They left hair on the bathroom floor each time they cleaned, and we found almonds from a stay long before us under the desk. Another plus is the hotel enters into Shake Shack for late night milkshakes. And the The Trophy Room is downstairs for a cool bar and grab and go bites that are more than decent. They get an A for effort, and I will definitely stay with him again. I've heard they're starting a loyalty program. read more

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Excellent hotel in an excellent location. I have stayed here for various events in Columbus and have been thrilled with the experience. I recommend it to anyone who is coming into town. read more

I can not wait to come back!! I read some of the negative reviews and I was a little nervous of what to expect. the bed was so comfortable and the pillows were dreamy... I actually tried to take the pillow cases off to see if I could find out what they were to buy them . the decor is perfectly imagined up from the moment you walk in the door. we were there in a Sunday night and it was quiet. read more

I stayed at the Graduate Columbus on a number of occasions and never had a negative experience until this most recent stay at the end of July. Our king suite was not cleaned, had hair and debris on the floor, and there was mold on the soap holder and a small dead bug in the bathroom. I brought this to the attention of the front desk staff who were mortified, but said nothing else to address this matter. When I was checking out, I was asked about my stay and I responded that it was less than expected and was subsequently dismissed and told of what my charges were. I noted my experience on their internal survey and a manager promptly reached out. We had a discussion about the service industry and the lack of experienced staff and I explained I understood and am not trying to give anyone a hard time, but the above mentioned was not acceptable. The manager asked me what can they do make things better. I explained that I was not sure, but instead of offering anything, she just asked me to give them another try and to let her know the next time that I would be visiting. At one time this would have been a five star rating, but I cannot bring myself to even bring it up to a two. read more

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Lovely stay for a work event. Super fun and vibrant location, and I thoroughly enjoyed my cozy room and luxurious bed. The desk was perfect for working, and the bathroom was roomy (with great product too!). Every staff member was beyond friendly from the front desk to valets to the cleaning crew. Such a fantastic chain, I will now plan a trip to my alma mater in Tucson and stay again. Thanks to everyone at the Graduate Columbus for making my stay top notch. I hope to return and explore more of Columbus- what a wonderful city. Cheers. read more

After many years of blowing past Columbus, OH as I ran across interstate 70, I finally had the opportunity to stop for a couple of nights to check out life in a buckeye city. Upon the recommendation of a friend on suitable lodging, I booked myself into the Columbus graduate hotel on N High street. I first missed then was amused at the connection between the hotel and the university. Once I entered my room i was awash with buckeye Paraphernalia that would make you think you were once again a collegiate, only this time, a buckeye. The hotel was beautifully decorated with buckeye as far as the eye can see. The staff, was most courteous and helpful to my needs and requests. Valet parking attendants were helpful, as it was kinda chilly mornings there, it was nice to step into the car already warm. Hopefully, their in-house restaurant will be back operational soon, a victim of the corona shutdown. The room, even adorned in buckeye, was excellent, and one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in outside of five star hotels All in all, Columbus graduate earned its five stars from me, perhaps 6. read more

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Kitschy hotel chain in college towns. Decor is completely Columbus-centric and expectedly so. Room was very small and snug. Great pour over coffee setup. Great location in downtown with easy access to many restaurants nearby. Small gym and the two treadmills were out of order. That meant using the balance ball and weighted walking lunges. =) read more

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Stayed here while attending a wedding in Columbus. You're right in the middle of town so everything is walking distance and attached is a cute dive like bar. Wonderful service overall at the hotel & bar. Will definitely be staying here again! Vibes were immaculate! read more

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How many of you suffered from the post-christmas blues? You're happy that the hustle and bustle is over but absolutely bored to tears. So we grabbed the laptop and logged into Priceline to see what was available. Perhaps it was the airline fiasco (tons of cancellations) or maybe the sub zero temperatures but hotel rates were awesomely LOW! After a few clicks we scored a room at The Graduate in the heart of the Fabulous Short North district. We were armed with parking and restaurant options (thanks Yelp) so we already knew that we were facing $35 per night valet parking. Still, that didn't sting as badly when you consider that we enjoyed UNLIMITED exit and entry for our entire stay. There are so many food options that it would be impossible to list all that are within walking distance of the hotel. However, I highly recommend EL SEGUNDO for happy hour drinks and appetizers! But let's get to the hotel itself...FABULOUS. If you google this location you will see that EVERYONE raves about the staff- everyone is correct! The staff is amazingly engaging and friendly. Our room was well-appointed, clean and eclectically designed. Call me crazy but the complimentary six pack of WATER was right on! Comfy bed and the pillows were awesome too! There is one superstar bright light who made our trip special...ABIGAIL! If you cloned her and staffed all customer-facing positions the world would be a much better and efficient place! Kudos to The Graduate HR department- you picked a winner! Love you Abigail! Do yourself a favor and book a stay at The Graduate...at any rate possible! read more

Pros: Really charming boutique style hotel that gives you the feel and spirit of Columbus, Ohio. Staff overall was friendly and great location Cons: The internet is literally the worst internet service I have ever had a hotel. It will knock you off being online every 5 minutes. No room service and the cafe downstairs is close for 5 hours in the middle of the day. (that just seems weird lol) read more

The wife and planned a quick get away and decided to stop here for a the night on 2/20/22. I was pleasantly surprised with how much this location has to offer. The amount of food and entertainment by this hotel is amazing and convenient. The rooms were super clean and smelled amazing. The staff was top tier. They answered all the questions we needed from food recommendations to places to visit. We plan on staying here every time with visit Columbus (which we visit once a year). This place is 10 minutes from high banks distillery and Watershed distillery. I recommend both places as a place to visit and eat. I also Recommend placing reservations for these places also. read more

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Love Love staying here. Most perfect location for a great night out, grab drinks and drink. LOCATION LOCATION!! The staff are super accommodating and very nice!! Not to mention the lobby is decorated like a dorm as well as the rooms themselves! You might come see for yourself!! read more

I loved this hotel! The lobby was clean and beautifully decorated. The staff at the front desk were all so friendly and helpful. Not only are they dog friendly, they loved having my dog as a guest! They even gave her a treat bag! The room itself was small, but the bathroom was a decent size. The bed and pillows were super comfortable, and I got a really great rate for staying during the week. The location is perfect! Walking distance to so many shops and restaurants. On-site valet parking for $30 a night. Definitely enjoyed my stay and I would stay again! read more

Do not go here! This is an awful place! The rooms are like broom closets, and they overcharge! Do not believe the other reviews. Awful experience! read more

Stayed here for a night passing through to Hocking Hills for a family getaway. Can't say enough good things about this hotel. The vibe, the friendly staff, the city itself. Maybe it's that we haven't been away in over a year - and this destination was a delight for our eyes, maybe it's that after a day of driving we landed here and were immediately welcomed and put at ease. This city is vibrant and has so much to offer. We're making notes for a return trip - hopefully soon! Visit German Village and walk around, maybe rent a couple scooters and ride the cobble stone streets in 17 degrees and laugh and laugh and laugh. Stop in at Katzinger's Deli for lunch, then Winan's coffee and chocolate for an espresso and treat. Order takeout and eat at the community tables in the hotel lobby and remember what it's like to be together, but still apart. read more

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What a nice surprise, staying at this hotel. I travel a lot for work. This place was amazing. It feels like an ivy league old time college room. The hall reminds me of Dead Poet Society. The room are so comfortable, you forget you are in a hotel at all. Something that is perfect when you pretty much live in hotel. The staff was more than accommodating and very nice. I will all my hotel stay were like this place. Can't wait to go back again. read more

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On a weekend trip to our old home, my husband and I utilized hotwire to book a hotel in the Short North. The Graduate was where we ended up and it was great. Parking with the valet is $30/night and there are several other parking options nearby (garages, meters and street - but be careful for permit areas). From the minute you walk in, you know you are in OSU country with scarlet and gray everywhere. The hotel is decorated very tastefully with tons of Ohio-isms throughout. There is a coffee shop with a full bar attached with easy access from the lobby and also a Shake-Shack attached (on the other side of the lobby). The staff is professional and friendly. The room keys present student ID cards of famous alumni. The rooms are nicely setup, very comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. The bathroom is spacious and has nice toiletries. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge. A friend was staying in a suite which was very comparable to the basic king room with the exception of an additionally seating area and mini kitchen with full (classic style) fridge. The location is PERFECT. Right in the middle of the short north strip with easy access to boutique shops, restaurants, bars and galleries. I would recommend staying here and would stay again when visiting. read more

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Booked a last minute stay here after the Arnold Expo was cancelled and half of our group decided to skip the trip to Columbus. I had never heard of this chain before but it's a cute idea: kitschy boutique hotel built around sports memorabilia of whatever city it's located in. Service: Every employee we met here was friendly. Gilad checked us in and explained the concept and amenities to us, super friendly and professional. Housekeeping and valet were also very friendly. Rooms: Decked out in unique Ohio State University things. On the smaller side, had a minifridge but no coffee maker. Shower is nice and has good water pressure which is a must for me. Bed was comfortable and I slept like a rock. Amenities: The free coffee and fries are a nice touch! My biggest gripe with the place was the fitness center. When I walked in, I was excited to see the Jacob's Ladder.. but what's the deal with those treadmills? I wished for a basic treadmill vs whatever you call that thing that's in there. There is also a rower and two pelotons. You can tell they are trying to be high end but it was missing the basics. Location: Great location, close to the convention center and lots of coffee shops, shopping, and restaurants. Would absolutely stay here again just for that along. read more

We just checked out. Such an amazing hotel. It's in the heart of the action including being in the same building as Shake Shack. It's down a block from a historic neighborhood and park. It's decorated early nicely. We had the kind suite and it's large and nice. It has a hallway when you walk in that leads you to a kitchen area, table and chairs, large pull out couch with tv and on the other side of the large entertainment center there's a king bed/bedroom and then a very large marble bathroom. I wish I had stayed longer, but we were just passing through. Highly recommend this fun establishment. Very cool read more

We decided to make a weekend trip out to Columbus and The Graduate hotel caught our attention mainly because of it's perfect location, and we loved the hotel theme. Checking in was a breeze, valet was super simple and conveniently located right out back so it was easy to get things from the car as needed. The staff was absolutely wonderful and did everything they could to accommodate us and our dog! Checking in, they gave us a little dog treat bag - this was very appreciated, especially since it was non-chicken based treats which was extra thoughtful! The room was very nicely decorated - definitely fits the theme of the college-dorm aesthetic, similar to the lobby. The room was small, but it had everything we needed for a weekend stay. The bathroom was a good size too. The room features a mini fridge and a few closets for storage, ice is in the main lobby - just need to ask someone for it. There's no breakfast (as I believe this is because their attached restaurant/cafe is currently closed), but there is coffee in the lobby every morning. There's an attached Shake Shack that's super convenient and the location is perfect if you want to experience all that Columbus has to offer! It's within walking distance to basically everything on N High St, close to North Market, and many other things to see and do! Everyone we encountered during our stay took COVID-safety precautions - all masked properly, hand sanitizer available on every floor. $35 pet fee/night valet parking is $30-35 with in-and-out privileges? read more

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Loved this hotel! The ambiance and decor is so fun and interesting. Looking forward to visiting college campuses this upcoming year with my HS Senior & hoping there is a Graduate to stay in! Location here is superb-with very walkable restaurants, shops, and bars. Perfect spot for a night away with friends. The staff here are so friendly, helpful, and genuine. Will be back! read more

I didn't get to stay at The Graduate but after my phone call with them, I will DEFINITELY stay here the next time I am in Columbus. I had a non refundable reservation for a conference session I planned to attend at OSU. Thanks to COVID-19 that training was canceled. Knowing my reservation couldn't be changed I still called to let them know I could not make it...and because of the whole COVID-19 situation they graciously reversed the charges and cancelled my reservation. First class customer service! read more