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    Hollywood Casino & Hotel Columbus

    2.5 (298 reviews)
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    Shannon B.

    Stopped by while traveling. Great hotel, casino and food. Everything was super clean.

    Joseph S.

    This was my first time ever playing in a casino but our friends wanted to go so we packed up and went. I actually had a fun time with them, but never gambled in my life. I went in with $20 and left with $25 and my wife went in with $20, left with $79. Pretty cool for both our first time.

    Janine H.

    Great time for a quick local outing. Good variety of slots and games. Clean environment.

    Brenna G.

    Not the best area. I would go with a group and never just girls. There are definitely some regulars here, which is a given. Nice!! Cleaner than I expected! Very bright + fun inside! The staff is not too happy, but it was a fun night! The drinks are not too expensive. There are not too many playing tables..but you can still get some fun in! I do not know if I would be back, but I would go if my friends would want to go again.

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    Leslie D.

    It's not Vegas. It's Columbus. For a casino in Columbus, Ohio, it's very nice! The inside is themed after the golden era of Hollywood. It is large and very open. It's set up in a circular pattern with a bar in the center. There's a large heated, covered patio that has more slot machines and another bar. You can't smoke inside, but you can on the patio. There are a few restaurants. The only one I've tried is Mikey's Late Night Slice. I don't eat pizza often, so this is always a treat. They have five or six options that they serve by the slice. It's made elsewhere then brought in and heated. You get a huge slice. They also have a full bar. One downside. Unlike Vegas, no free drinks. Hubby usually has a beer, and I have a mixed drink. That will run you $14 plus a tip. The mixed drinks are small. If you're a drinker or there for a while, it's going to cost quite a bit. Also, they don't serve alcohol after 2 am. I think last call is 1:45am. As far as gambling, I haven't played the table games, so I can't comment on those. There is a wide variety of slot machines, including new and old. We've been there several times and have won several handpays. That's not to say that the machines aren't a bit tight sometimes. Overall, you can win enough, though, to have fun!

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    Lisa B.

    We went on Sunday afternoon - when we pulled into the parking lot - it didn't look like a casino. Maybe at night it is lit up(??)but it looked like an abandoned mall WITH NO WINDOWS. And then you walk in and it's a CASINO! We had so much fun, yes we lost money but we played craps, black jack, roulette and slots. When you go to amusement part you PAY money for admission or rides, and at casino you play games and with some luck WIN SOME MONEY. . We had drinks and pizza and laughed a lot. It was fun. Will do it again soon.

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    Gena W.

    It's not Vegas. Yes you can gamble but there's no wait staff to give you any chance at drinks.

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    A fun diversion from life! We never win but we enjoy trying! The restrooms were clean and the free beverage bars are a plus!

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    Ask the Community - Hollywood Casino & Hotel Columbus

    Has the buffet reopened?

    No it won't ever reopen.

    Are there times when the restaurants are open and close?

    Please go to their web site. You can see see their times on there.

    I would like to bring a bus load of gamblers to your casino in May, does the casino offer any promotional free play to its charter bus guests, who may play for 5 hours or more? If so, how much?

    Bring the bus load for sure because the casino is large enough to accommodate your guests. I'm sure if you contact the casino management in advance, they would offer some perks for you.

    Hotel for stay?

    No hotel there

    Do they have scooters I can rent?

    yes, they do

    What are the minimum for Roulette at this casino?

    Sorry not sure about this topic.

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    Review Highlights - Hollywood Casino & Hotel Columbus

    “I am not a big gambler and had not planned on visiting the new Columbus casino, but I was bribed into driving some buddies down for the evening.”

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    Moxy Columbus Short North

    Moxy Columbus Short North

    2.7(75 reviews)
    5.9 mi•Short North, Italian Village
    •$$
    Free WiFi
    Rooftop seating

    I really wanted to like this Moxy more than I did. The location is great and the hotel looks…read moredecent, but the property itself feels dated and like it needs some attention. I knew the rooms were small , that's part of the Moxy concept and clearly advertised. No issue there. But as someone traveling for work, the fold-away desk was basically useless to me because there wasn't a single outlet anywhere near it. Such a strange design choice. And the coffee situation drove me nuts. I already don't love that there's no coffee maker in the room, but I get it - that's the concept. So I came downstairs at 7:45 a.m. to get the advertised coffee...and it was completely empty. No coffee upstairs. No coffee downstairs. At 7:45 in the morning. Come on. There were also a handful of maintenance issues. The shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel pumps in my room were all broken. The staff quickly took care of it when I called, which I appreciated. The main front door was also broken during my stay and was just a pain to deal with. Now for the good part: the staff was genuinely friendly. The bar activities were easily the highlight of the stay, trivia night was a blast, and Aja behind the bar was amazing. She was welcoming, fun, and exactly the kind of person you want behind the bar at a Moxy. Overall, great people and a good location, but the hotel itself needs some love. Aja and the bar experience saved this from being a much more disappointing stay.

    This was an unacceptable experience, and I would strongly advise others not to stay here…read more I reserved a room for my family after a concert and cancelled approximately 72 hours in advance. Despite cancelling within that timeframe, I was charged the full amount due to a "special event" policy--something that was not made sufficiently clear at the time of booking. I immediately contacted Marriott International customer service. While the representative was helpful and opened a case, I was told the hotel would follow up within five business days regarding a refund. That follow-up never happened. After two weeks with no communication, I contacted Marriott again and was informed that the hotel refused to issue a refund and would reach out directly. Once again, no one from the hotel ever contacted me. To make matters worse, the hotel was fully booked the night of my reservation, meaning the room was re-rented while I was still charged in full. Keeping my payment under these circumstances is not just disappointing--it reflects extremely poor business practices. The complete lack of communication, accountability, and willingness to resolve a reasonable concern is unacceptable. I will not stay here in the future and will be discouraging others from doing so as well.

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    The Westin Great Southern Columbus - Outdated room

    The Westin Great Southern Columbus

    3.0(236 reviews)
    5.8 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    I did a one-night "staycation" at the Westin with my dog! This location is dog-friendly (up to a…read moreweight limit, I don't recall) with no pet fee. My dog & I enjoyed walking to German Village to get dinner with friends. There's a grass lot across the street for sniffs and for the dogs to use. The hotel is the oldest in Columbus, there was a postcard about it in the room. The room was small but a good size for an older hotel. The ceilings were quite tall and it had the standard items: dresser with tv, desk, bench, small closet, and bathroom. A friend stayed with us, both humans agreed the beds, pillows, and duvets were very comfortable! The lobby is really pretty, reception was friendly. I used the valet and they were quick with bringing my car around when I texted. I didn't use many of their in hotel services given the dog.

    Westin Hotel's Great Southern, Columbus Ohio…read more Mid-May 2026 I needed to be at a court hearing at the Common Pleas Court in Columbus, Ohio. Best choice: the Great Southern, now part of the Westin brand. The Great Southern is a two-block walk to the twin courthouses for Common Pleas (Civil, Criminal, Domestic) so it's a sure and short walk from the hotel to the court. The room was simply furnished - no chair but a chaise lounge sofa; one USB port; no single-use plastics, a good blackout curtain, and a nightlight in the bathroom light switch. There's a bar on site, and on the same block there's Dempsey's for pub food. Best thing for those on a budget who are arriving by air at CMH: the COTA bus #7 departs from the airport and stops in front of the hotel, for $2 (or a day pass costing $4.50). Note that the return trip is best taken at Mound and 4th Streets, about four blocks from the hotel. There's a Dollar store four blocks from the hotel, and a broad selection of restaurants within a 15-minute walk. Cost for one night: Room Charge - Standard Retail $283.00 plus state ($22.64) and local taxes ($28.30) for a one-night total of $333.94. Perfectly reasonable in the area, especially for those with business at the courthouse. The room was clean, quiet, and accessible throughout. I was recognized as a Bonvoy member, was able to enter my room before check-in time without having to pay for the benefit. Check-out was seamless, and the front desk (Jennifer on check-in) was pleasant and efficient. Columbus was my home for more than 30 years, and it's a wonderful place to visit. COSI is a ten-minute walk from the hotel; the marvelous Columbus Zoo is a 20-minute drive and always well worth it. While I hope I won't need more court appearances, if I do, I'll include Westin's Great Southern Hotel in my list of possible hotels.

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    Star Lanes Polaris - AR Darts Star Lanes Polaris

    Star Lanes Polaris

    3.0(179 reviews)
    15.1 mi•Polaris
    Free WiFi
    Walk-ins welcome

    They have coin pushers!…read more Bowling lanes are maintained, some of the balls are cracked or worn. But, ya know what!? Go get your own balls, NERD! J/k. Their food is really good! But, they did reduce the size of their corndogs and the newer bartender lied to me about it.. so, if I hadn't enjoyed so many nights there and that happened it would be less stars. I've had a lot of great nights here, so 5 stars! Ask for Megan for the bartender, she makes your drinks right and doesn't take BS. Liam is cool, too. I guess.

    We made a 90 minute reservation for a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. When we arrived early…read morethey were able to work us in, which was appreciated! The shoes were clean and the check in process was easy. We had a group of 8 on one lane, and played Hyperbowl the entire time. We got through 4 games and maybe halfway through a 5th. This game mode is unique and different, the bumpers are up and based on where your bowling ball touches the bumper, you get different multipliers on your resulting score from knocking down the pins. Each round the zones and multipliers are different. Our group was asked if we wanted to order anything as we were getting set up and putting on shoes, but they never came by to check on us after we said to give us a few minutes.

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    New attraction: AR Darts

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    Retreat 21 - Retreat 21 Taphouse Cider

    Retreat 21

    4.4(36 reviews)
    17.6 mi

    Got to go and visit here with family and loved the layout and atmosphere!…read more Lots of different areas to hang out in and sit. Looking for a cabana style spot for you and some friends? Got it. A quiet corner to have a drink and relax? Yup. A main open area to be around groups of people? Check! We loved walking around and exploring the different areas and seeing the views! The flight of ciders was a treat and we enjoyed trying 4 different ones and comparing which we liked best! (Lemon ginger was a BIG hit!) The staff were all friendly and helped narrow down our choices. There's a separate part of the property where they hold weddings and events, which would be beautiful! Looked like they also have food trucks and music in the tap house regularly too. Looking forward to visiting again when I am back in town, gotta try the new seasonal flavor!

    We stopped here last Thursday to visit my son's friend, Matt who just happens to be the head…read moregroundskeeper. Dylan had wanted to show me how beautiful this place has become and also wanted me to meet Matt. Im certainly glad I did! Matt spent some time with us and let us explore the property. Matt is great! Retreat21 is lucky to have him as we found the landscaping to be wonderful. From the patios, to the right amount of gravel on the road, to their gorgeous, landscaped pond and event center and OH! can we mention how they incorporated a 100+ old oak to serve as an altar in their woodland sanctuary. Perfection!!! There is a large guest cabin that can be rented, plus seven other ones and a handful of geodomes. Each cabin has a private hot tub and fire pit. The geodomes just have a fire pit. At the front of the property is a large barn that has been converted to a tasting room. They have several house made craft wines and ciders. You can take those out to enjoy on one of three nice sized patios... one has hanging swings! They serve charcuterie, boards, and flatbreads... I'm on the weekends. They have food trucks. They also have yoga on the weekends that you can do in their vineyard -pretty cool along with other events This is a great addition to the Columbus area and Marysville. I think it's gonna be very successful. Definitely worth the trip to visit.

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    Hollywood Casino & Hotel Columbus - casinos - Updated September 2026

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