Future Students & Parents
Where to Stay
Planning a visit to CCAD? This page has info on downtown hotels and links to helpful resources for everything from area hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
Downtown Hotels
CCAD's preferred hotel is the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, which is within walking distance of campus. For special CCAD rates access their customized website or call 800.417.1057 or 614.228.5050 (reference rate code of Z9C).
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
50 N. Third St.
(Distance from campus: .5 Mile)
The below hotels are within a one-mile radius of CCAD's campus. Visit Experience Columbus and find all downtown hotel options, and search for hotels in the surrounding areas.
| Marriott Residence Inn 36 E. Gay St. 614.222.2610 (Distance: .5 mile) | Sheraton Columbus 75 E. State St. 614.365.4500 (Distance: .7 mile) | Courtyard by Marriott 35 W. Spring St. 614.228.3200 (Distance: .8 mile) | ||
| Crowne Plaza Hotel 33 E. Nationwide Blvd. 614.461.4100 (Distance: .8 mile) | The Lofts 55 E. Nationwide Blvd. 614.461.2663 (Distance: .8 mile) | Drury Inn and Suites 88 E. Nationwide Blvd. 614.221.7008 (Distance: .8 mile) | ||
| Doubletree Guest Suites 50 S. High St. 614.222.4600 (Distance: .8 mile) | The Westin 310 S. High St. 614.228.3800 (Distance: .8 mile) | Comfort Inn & Suites 650 S. High St. 614.228.6511 (Distance: .8 mile) | ||
| Hyatt Regency 350 N. High St. 614.463.1234 (Distance: .9 mile) |
Where to Eat
- To search restaurants (and additional hotel information) go to Experience Columbus
- Find listings of locally owned restaurants at dineoriginalscolumbus.com
What to Do
Visit the links for hours of operation and admission information:
- Visit our neighbor the Columbus Museum of Art (building number 16 on the CCAD campus map).
- See the Topiary Park, a short walk from CCAD's campus.
- Go on a tour of the Ohio Statehouse.
- Visit the Riffe Gallery (downtown across the street from the Statehouse, admission is free).
- Explore the Short North and German Village, popular destinations near downtown.
- Check out the North Market.
- Visit COSI, Center of Science and Industry.
- Find listings of other arts & cultural events at columbusarts.com
- Check out Experience Columbus's trip planner. Whether you're a foodie or a history buff, they have suggestions for you.
