Graduate by Hilton Columbus, located in the Short North Arts District near Ohio State University, offers a stay rich in Buckeye traditions. Guest rooms in scarlet and gray honor legends like John Glenn and Jesse Owens, with designs inspired by Brutus Buckeye and the O-H-I-O chant, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.
The hotel is praised for its excellent location near restaurants, bars, and the Ohio State University.
Staff
Many reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Cleanliness
While some guests reported cleanliness issues, many others noted that the hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Noise Levels
Several guests mentioned noise from the street and neighboring rooms, which affected their comfort during the stay.
Room Size
Rooms are generally described as small, with some guests finding them cramped for the price.
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Daniel Waters
2 days ago
5.0
Great hotel, clean and a great location to shops, bars and restaurants
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Amanda Lorentz
2 days ago
5.0
A must stay for any buckeye fan coming to town for a game or just a visit to Columbus. The details were spot on from room key looking like student IDs to the band instruments light fixtures room decor celebrating everything Ohio. Easy walk to great restaurants coffee shops and boutiques. Just a short drive to campus made it a great location for the weekend.
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Lisa Myers
2 days ago
5.0
This place is FANTASTIC! It oozes charm and nostalgia! Every detail is in place from the throw pillows to the retired marching band instruments turned snazzy light fixtures!
Steps away from great food and shopping, this location is perfect with a quick Lyft ride to The Schott or Shoe!
Do yourself a favor and stay at THE GRADUATE!
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Ryan Myers
2 days ago
5.0
If you are looking for a great experience in an OSU themed hotel in an awesome part of town with tons of food and shopping options you have come to the right place. The Graduate had pristine rooms with extremely comfortable beds. There is an attached bar as well as the Shake Shack next door. We couldn't have asked for a better night in Columbus. There were also tons of food and shopping options within walking distance.
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Paulo Oliveira
Nov 14, 2025
5.0
I felt like the room was too dark with the style of decor and furniture, but too me not too long to get used to it. The whole motif of the hotel is pretty cool.