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    Moxy Columbus Short North

    2.8 (72 reviews)
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    The view from our room
    Kayla R.

    Really wish we were staying here even longer. Stayed one Monday night for a work trip before having to leave and really enjoyed my experience here. The hotel lobby is located on the second floor. They do have parking which I believe you have to pay for. For check in, you can either check in at the bar or their little host stand they have. We checked in at the bar and even got a drink ticket we could use. The bar is open late too which is sooo nice. Check in was super easy. My friend and I split a king sized room. The rooms aren't too big so if you just simply need it for sleeping and that's really it, it's perfect. The bed was pretty comfy too and the bathroom was great and clean. The view from our room was amazing. The lobby was probably my favorite part. After going out we had a night cap there, played some pool and connect four before heading up to bed. The next day I also brought my laptop downstairs to work with their complimentary coffee. It was great! Definitely a fun experience. I wish we could have enjoyed their rooftop bar area too. Maybe next time!

    Great view from my room of the city.
    Kenny D.

    The Moxy location in the Short North is good and it is surrounded by some good restaurants. Check-in is at their 2nd floor bar which was cool and fun - it prompted me to get a nice drink! If I were staying for pleasure the room would have been fine, but it was a work trip and, as a result, I was disappointed that the room only had a really small table with a single chair in the king room. And the low height of the chair made typing on the little table uncomfortable on the wrists. I was also disappointed they didn't have room service, and even the valet parking has to be paid for separately and cannot be added to the hotel bill. The bed, while very low to the ground and with minimal room to navigate around it, was comfortable: the windows were large and gave great views of the city - so that was a plus. Another plus was they had a locker at the end of the hall for self service access to extra toilet paper, towels, tissues etc. My last comment is back to the not-so-great side. The bathroom could use some maintenance attention. The shower doors wouldn't stay closed and would randomly slide open while showering. The toilet had an unending dripping sound, and the toilet paper holder was in an odd location that made it difficult to reach when you needed it.

    Moxy Mai Tai
    Christy C.

    Love this hotel! This is the second time I've stayed at a Moxy, but my first time here. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are nice, clean, and modern. The rooms aren't huge, but the they don't need to be because the space is used well. While there's no closet, there are plenty of hooks on the wall, and some hangers as well. It was perfect for what we needed. I love that you get a drink token at check in! We chose to use it after we got back from a concert and enjoyed our Moxy Mai Tai's on their terrace. Location was also great to walk to shops and restaurants in Short North. The only thing I didn't love was that parking seemed a little steep for Columbus, Ohio, but I think it was because this is in the heart of Short North.

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    Jordan C.

    Stayed for one night and had a great experience. My room had a balcony which was awesome and there is a rooftop terrace for everyone. All of the staff that I interacted with, from check in to bartenders, were great. If I'm ever in the area, I would definitely stay here again.

    Scotty C.

    I stayed here for a night and wished it was longer. Yes the rooms are small, but you should know that going in. It's a european style similar to Aloft where they use the space in a creative but functional way. I used the elevator to get to the lobby on the 2nd floor and checked in at the bar. I think it's odd that you get a room keycard an elevator keycard, because that seems like it could be fixed. Another odd thing was having not having an ice bucket in the room. It's great that they have them by the ice machines, but how would you know without a note or something. Sometimes the buckets are gone too which is annoying. Otherwise, I loved my stay and had a great night at the Moxy. It's location is great and has so much to offer steps outside the door. After dinner and drinks, a few of us hung out in the lobby which stays open late. We played pool, connect four, and had the whole place to ourselves. I'll definitely keep an eye out for Moxy's when I'm traveling now.

    Free drink upon checkin
    Kayla B.

    The rooms are tiny. Microscopically tiny. They're even smaller than the Microtel rooms I've stayed in. However, those tiny rooms are the "price" you pay for one of the cheaper downtown hotel options that's located in the middle of a lot of nightlife options. Know what you're getting (cheaper price, trendy look/feel) and giving up (lots of comfortable space, easy access to lots of hotel things you probably take for granted) before staying here. Definitely consider valet parking here. Weirdly enough, parking overnight in one of the Short North garages actually MORE expensive than simply doing valet. That's insane. There are multiple late night spots located in and next to the Moxy. If you're sensitive to noise, request a higher floor for sure. PROS: -Early check in and late checkout. You can be here as early as 3PM and leave at late as noon. Having these as standard hours is awesome - but it does mean that housekeeping was still turning rooms over when we were walking around the hotel at 6PM. 3 hours is definitely not enough time for a hotel to turn over the entire thing. -The toilet is gigantic and sturdy. It's weird that this is a point worth mentioning, but for a room that's microscopic in size, the toilet is big. I'd almost guess it's a bariatric toilet. The bathroom is small for navigating in, but the toilet and shower are roomy. -Really pretty space. The hotel itself is definitely going for that trendy, Gen Z feel. Lots of neon lights with contrasting dark colors. Lots of bright and colorful art. -The bathrooms in the breakfast/bar area are all-gender. They're actually really cool. In the middle of the room is a gigantic sink area. Circling around that sink area are a bunch of tiny rooms that either have just a toilet or just a urinal in them. Tons of privacy while still maintaining an all-gender space. I'm really impressed. -Free check-in beer/wine. You get a token at check-in that can be redeemed for a drink. You can redeem it where you stand, if you want, because the hotel's check-in/guest service desk also doubles as the bar. It's an odd set-up, but it kinda works. (I'm not sure if I'd agree that "bartender" and "guest service representative" are usually overlapping skillsets for an employee, though.) CONS: -The room is tiny. Microscopically tiny. Like, there's not even a closet. There's a floor-wide area that has ironing boards and extra blankets/pillows. Even the two bedside tables are tiny AF and weirdly low (about half the height of the bed). We're talking "When I got here with a cup of coffee in hand, the only place to put it was on the bathroom sink" level of "no room". It is, by far, the smallest hotel room I've ever stayed in. This can work out okay if you're just here as a sleeping spot while exploring the nearby nightlife, but if you plan on spending extended time in the room, this is not your spot. Like, even sitting on the bed to do work (a standard for me) won't work because the bedside table is simply too short and small to support food/drinks while I'm trying to work. -Weigh your valet parking options. Weirdly enough, self-parking in the nearby garage was more expensive. We saw the 12+ hour rate of $25 and figured we'd save the ten dollars on valet by self-parking. We didn't realize that the "12+ hours" clock restarts at 6AM. Which means that when we checked out at 10AM, we had added an additional four hours of parking fees. Which made it now more expensive than valet. -The elevators are those weird card-operated elevators. There's a screen panel outside of the elevator that requires your key card to select a floor. This isn't a big deal when you're by yourself, but when you're trying to slide onto an elevator while others are also using it, there are NO buttons inside the elevator. So you have to get off the elevator on whatever floor those people went to and use the screen at that floor - then get back in the elevator.

    The hotel check-in / bar
    Katie R.

    At first, this seemed like a cute hotel with a hipster vibe. You checked in at the bar and got a token for a drink. The room was super small and if you wanted to put your clothes anywhere, you had to put them in drawers under the bed, where it would be easy to forget them. There is no other furniture other than the bed. The hotel begins on the second floor of the building because there's a bar on the first floor, which is pretty noisy. This was no big deal once you're in your room though. During my two-night stay, the first night was fine. Friday night was a nightmare because music pulsed through the entire building, literally causing the floor to vibrate. After finally calling the front desk, the manager explained that there was a club on the roof that they don't own, so there was nothing he could do other than bring me a white noise machine. He told me that the music would stop at 2 a.m. I was in Columbus for work. Hotels exist so people can sleep. Why would there be parties on the roof of a hotel? This was the most ridiculous experience I've ever had at a hotel. I would never stay here again. Please spare yourself from a similar experience.

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    the bathroom smells like cigarettes and there's a couple stains on the shower curtain.

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    Cobra - Dan Dan noodles (@joeynht)

    Cobra

    4.3(148 reviews)
    2.2 miBrewery District
    $$

    We were looking for a reasonably priced place for dinner in between COSI and our hotel. We stopped…read morehere and it was phenomenal! I was a bit worried as it looks more like a night club from the outside, but the food was fantastic! We ordered the popcorn chicken, the Shanghai noon burger, mama Chien's dumplings, drunken noodles, a cobra old fashion and a local beer (paper cloud?). The chicken had some unique seasoning and the drunken noodles were phenomenal; the noodles were giant and cooked perfectly and the dish has some unique touches like pea pods that you don't usually find. You order at the bar, but even with that the service was great! A server brought out an herb for us to try that is in many of their dishes. They checked in on us several times and even refilled water, which you get yourself at the back. The customer base was very diverse. I'm guessing the place may turn more club-like later at night, but for dinner it's a perfect family restaurant.

    Tried this gem for the first time a few weeks ago. I loved the atmosphere and dive-y feel of the…read morebar. It has a great outdoor patio. All the employees were very kind. I loved watching the bartenders make the drinks. It's mesmerizing. We tried the Koji Popcorn Chicken, Ezzo Pizza Dumplings, Seasoned Fries, Mama Chien's Dumplings (pork & sweet potato filled). All the food was amazing. I ordered a Kopiko Espresso Martini that I will go back 10x over to have again and again. I would say the only thing I'm not a huge fan of is going up to the bar to order every time you need something. I think they could really thrive using a QR system and/or digital tabs to make that process simpler. Also so you don't have to keep leaving the table. Either way, definitely worth it to check out!

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    Cobra - Dining area

    Dining area

    Cobra - Dan Dan noodles (@joeynht)

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    Antiques On High - Inside

    Antiques On High

    4.4(138 reviews)
    2.2 miBrewery District
    $$

    Antiques on High was one of our favorite brewery stops during this trip…read more When I first suggested stopping at Antiques on High, my significant other kept saying he didn't want to go antique shopping. Once he realized it was actually a brewery, he was all in! The brewery has a great atmosphere, and the bartender was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Since we've been visiting several breweries during our getaway, they even gave us a Seventh Son passport, which was a nice surprise and a fun way to continue exploring the local brewery scene. I ordered the Wild & Sour flight and really enjoyed it. It was a great way to sample a variety of unique flavors, and each pour showcased the creativity and quality that Antiques on High is known for. Between the excellent beer selection, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a brewery I'd recommend to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to stopping back again!

    This is a really cool bar. I went for a Book Bar event held by Thurber House. We got drink…read moretickets so I got a glass of wine at the bar, then went upstairs to the event space. Really cozy with table seating. The door to the balcony was open to let in fresh air. I would def. come back to have a drink in the downstairs area as well. Nice bartender, good wine. I was also happy to grab a parking spot on the street right out front. Lucky girl.

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    Antiques On High - Cocktails

    Cocktails

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    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge - Wright bros

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    4.5(103 reviews)
    0.0 miShort North
    $$

    I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

    I never leave Alibi disappointed. They always have such a creative menu with something for…read moreeveryone. It always amazes me how quickly they crank out such creative drinks. I'm sure some of them are batched, but they don't taste like they are. Service was excellent, as always. Endlessly knowledgeable. Small place, but never feels crowded even when full.

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    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge - Fresh, handmade seasonal cocktails

    Fresh, handmade seasonal cocktails

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge - Smoked old fashioned (Buffalo Trace)

    Smoked old fashioned (Buffalo Trace)

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

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    Cento - Woman's hand pulling up pasta from her plate

    Cento

    4.5(175 reviews)
    2.0 miGerman Village

    Firstly, this was mine and my new fiancé's first time ever coming here, and I can say that the…read moreoverall experience was nothing but incredible. Our server, Alex, was incredibly kind and helpful, but was also so incredibly down to earth. That alone made us feel so much more comfortable, and I truly appreciate that. Moving to the food, the peach burrata was exceptional! And the carbonara and bolognese were beyond tasty. Overall, this was one of the best meal experiences that u have ever had and I am so incredibly happy that we were able to celebrate our anniversary here (I proposed to her after dinner!) Thank you for the amazing experience, and I cannot wait for the next time we come back! We'll ask for Alex again lol

    We had a wonderful experience! Our server, Allie, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about…read morethe menu. Her recommendations were spot on, and everything we ordered was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday, and she even offered to take pictures for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the occasion feel extra special. Ethan, our server assistant, was equally fantastic. He made sure our drinks were always full and kept the table cleared promptly, helping everything run smoothly throughout our meal. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and the outstanding service from both Allie and Ethan truly made our visit memorable. We can't wait to come back!

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    Cento - The Garden Terrazzo, heated in winter

    The Garden Terrazzo, heated in winter

    Cento - Lemon Tart with whipped cream and raspberries

    Lemon Tart with whipped cream and raspberries

    Cento - Burrata with roasted tomatoes, pesto and extra virgin olive oil

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    Burrata with roasted tomatoes, pesto and extra virgin olive oil

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