Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

We chose this hotel for our 5-year anniversary getaway, expecting a luxurious experience based on how the property is marketed. Unfortunately, our stay did not live up to that expectation. Upon arrival, we requested a high floor with a city view and were assigned Room 1007. I strongly recommend not accepting this room. Throughout our stay, there was constant loud noise above us, similar to being directly beneath a pool, with sounds continuing both day and night. Whether it was old pipes or another issue, it made the room very uncomfortable and disruptive. For a hotel that presents itself as upscale, several details were disappointing. The bathroom was stocked with very thin, off-brand toilet paper, and there was no conditioner in the shower upon arrival (though the front desk did promptly bring a bottle, which we appreciated). Additionally, the bedding was extremely firm, to the point that I woke up unable to turn my head left or right, which ultimately led us to leave early. We booked a 4 day stay. It snowed 2 nights during the stay and many of the sidewalks including this hotels stayed slippery from not throwing salt as well. If you are looking for a truly luxurious hotel experience, this is not it. That said, the staff were kind, helpful, and welcoming, which deserves recognition. The coffee from The Soul was excellent, and while we didn’t dine there, the hotel is in a great location surrounded by top-notch restaurants. The art gallery on the second floor is also a nice touch and worth visiting. Overall, while the service and location were strong, the room quality and overall comfort fell short of what’s advertised.

I recently stayed at the Meridian Joseph Hotel in Columbus, Ohio, and had an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff was exceptionally courteous, and I felt genuinely welcomed the moment I arrived. They even accommodated an early check-in due to my business travel, which was greatly appreciated.||My room was spotless and very comfortable, and the service throughout my stay went above and beyond. When I mentioned I needed ChapStick, the front desk not only had it available but even offered to bring it directly to my room. That level of care truly sets this hotel apart.||The location is also fantastic—close to several great restaurants and convenient for both business and leisure travelers. Our team hosted a corporate event at the hotel during this trip, and everyone on our staff commented on the quality of the facility, the excellent service, and the impressive accommodations throughout our stay and meeting.||I highly recommend the Meridian Joseph Hotel to anyone traveling to Columbus. I’ll definitely be returning.

What a beautiful and memorable stay at Le Méridien! The hotel itself is stunning, and I loved how much personality it has. The art on the second floor was such a fun surprise and definitely worth taking time to explore.||The room was absolutely stunning, and the views were outstanding. It was the perfect place to unwind and take in the city.||The front desk team was incredible and made everything feel easy and welcoming from the moment I arrived. I wish I could remember the name of the person who checked me in because he was truly fantastic and gave the best recommendations around the city.||I also worked with Diana in Sales while booking my room, and she was so helpful and kind throughout the process. It made the experience feel extra special.||The location truly cannot be beat. The Short North has so much to offer and has far more charm and energy than the downtown area in my opinion. One tip for future guests is to absolutely do the valet parking. It ended up being cheaper than the garage across the street.||I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Columbus.

My husband I were gifted a weekend stay at this hotel. (12/5-12/7) I chose this room specifically for the large soaking tub. Upon arrival the room seems perfect. Beautiful decor, Nespresso machine, huge king bed and even a Christmas tree. As soon as we checked I headed for that tub. To my shock there was MOLD. Mold on the ceiling, on the floor. Rusty fixtures! And the sliding door was dropping metal shavings all over the floor. I was grateful I brought slippers to avoid getting metal in my feet! The next day we ordered room service breakfast and there was a hair in my napkin/silverware roll up! I expected a better quality mold, rust and hair free experience from this hotel. If you plan on staying here, lower your expectations.

My first time staying at Le Meridien Columbus after many visits to the city, and I absolutely loved it. The vibe feels more like a W Hotel — energetic and stylish — but the rooms are actually much larger and better appointed, with a clean, modern design. The bar downstairs has a great atmosphere, and the neighborhood has way more to do than the typical downtown area, while still being just minutes away. I’ll definitely be staying here again on future trips!

I stopped for Thanksgiving weekend. No real plans other to visit the art museum and maybe enjoy the Ohio State vs Michigan game. I had a city view room which cost a bit extra as it faced downtown and the adjacent I670 freeway (which could be heard). The last time I stayed here I had a corner room facing High Street and the city. I had no noise concerns with that accommodation. The staff were all great even if a bit slow at Soul Restaurant. The adjacent Guild House restaurant impressed with a much improved menu and staff since my last visit several years ago. This is a great choice for quality and location in Columbus.

The rooms are very nice and our view over the city was especially pleasant. The service was immaculate and super helpful with all of my many needs. There are plenty of food options within walking distance. I parked my car and never needed it for the whole weekend. And for my personal reason it was less than 5 min walk from the convention center.

Lovely hotel. Service was great. Rooms were clean and tidy. Very quiet in room. I also loved that it is downtown because there were many options for food and activities. Would love to come back. Thank you 🧡

Quirky Marriott hotel adorned with a bevy of modern art. Walking towards my room, the colors of the room doors made it seem like a college dorm. There is a stocked mini fridge, however it's not weighed so it's safe to use without being charged. If trying to stay with the Marriott chain for points, there are so many in Columbus, I would pass this one by - the overnight parking is $50.

We've stayed here each time we've come to Columbus. Something felt a little off this year. I noticed the room was not cleaned as properly as it could have been each day. For example I noticed garbage left (an empty coffee cup on the side and a wrapper). The toiletries (body lotion) was not replenished, and it took a long time to get some more when I phoned down (at least 30 minutes waiting). I actually love the location of this hotel and I always choose it, and of course I would again... but maybe standards have dropped? Is it still worth staying in? I don't know I haven't gone anywhere else to be honest, but compared to years past, I definitely noticed a drop. That said, staff are always friendly and the valet and door man are always the greatest ever.

Excellent location downtown Columbus, but I am afraid that is the highlight of my positive statements. Were here for a wedding and this was the host hotel, which is why we stayed there. Starting with the valet parkers and the non-existent door staff, the service here was consistently bad the entire weekend. Shuffling our own pile of bags, no one even offered to open the door of the hotel, let alone get a cart. Three of them just stood there and watched as my wife and I struggled. Same thing happened as we checked out days later - just stood thee and watched us open the door ourselves with luggage in hands. Once in, our front desk person offered no information about amenities of any kind. All she did is warn us that we better tell valet when we needed our car back hours before needed or even the night before. Not a surprise considering valet never seemed to know where the cars were anyway. In room a couple of things that I just did not like: - The terrible barn door bathroom door. Hate those. They shut out no noise or steam from a bathroom and if you get up during the night to use the bathroom, the sound of it rolling loudly across its tracks is sure to wake anyone else in the room. - Clear glass shower. When will hotels learn that nobody likes those. It means that the room with the only sink in the hotel room is pretty much out of bounds anytime someone other than an exhibitionist is taking a shower. Would frosted glass really cost that much more? - Rain style overhead shower head only. These are so inferior to the shower heads coming out of the wall. - One uncomfortable chair in our room when there was plenty of room for two uncomfortable chairs. - No closet, just a smallish wardrobe. - Came back from something to discover housekeeping in the room when we were told there was no housekeeping unless requested, which we did not. - All the pillows on the bed were giant. - Beds only had sheets and a very hot comforter. No lighter cotton blanket option like most basic hotels have. - Personal taste, but the beds were to soft for me. Practically slid to the floor when sitting on the edge. - No large mirror, pretty much just the one above the sink. One positive other than location is the bar staff at the lobby bar was friendly and knowledgeable. For the price and the luxury billing, this hotel fell way short of expectations in every way.

The hotel sits in an awesome and convenient location. The view from the room we had was absolutely amazing. But there were a few things that would make me not return. Parking is not on site. We had to park in the garage across the street and walk to the hotel. It was raining the day we left and we're soaked by the time we got to our car. They do offer vallet parking. But the line was so long and if we had waited to pull the car up we were going to cause a huge traffic jam. So we decided to park ourselves. Once we arrived inside we were greeted at the front desk. But our room was not ready. Check in is 3pm. We arrived at 345. We had to wait another 30 minutes for them to finish the room. Which was going to make us late for our event. Can't say I've ever not had a room ready at a hotel before so that was super disappointing.

My experience at The Joseph was so, so. It sits in a prime location close to all of the Short North Columbus Hot Spots and has a door connecting it to The Guild House, a fine dining Cameron Mitchell restaurant. They have valet, who were eager to assist us upon pulling up to the building. The front desk staff were helpful and friendly. The room was pretty basic, nothing really memorable about it other than the view of 670 (if you're into watching cars pass by on the freeway). We did hear the people next to us fairly often. Our neighbors weren't purposefully loud, it's just the walls were so thin, you couldn't help but hear the people next to you. With a nightly fee of close to 400 dollars, you would think they could afford better insulation. In my opinion the price isn't worth the only amenity of being close to the the short north. Book a cheaper hotel elsewhere and uber.

The Le Meridien is an excellent location in the short north with a lobby with an amazing vibe. The front desk staff were very polite and attentive, but that is the highlight. When we pulled up, the valet simply watched us and made no attempt to engage with us. We were the only car awaiting valet and had to flag the attendant to get him to service us. The bellman was equally as inattentive and had to request him to get our luggage. We were celebrating a birthday and called in advance to make special requests for the room. Upon arrival the request were not met. I had a deluxe queen room and was stunned at how small it was. The design of the room is dark & bizarre. While lying in bed, a closet stand immediately in front of me. The wooden backboard and overhang on the ceiling had a claustrophobic feel. For the price point the room was a huge disappointment. I wouldn'stay again or recommend the hotel.

Love this place! Wonderfully located in the Short North Art District of Columbus you will be near all the hot restaurant and bars while getting to look at great street art. I held a corporate event there and the staff was great to work with and made everything easy as Sunday morning. I also got to spend the night and love the rooms. Amenities such as the gym are great and they have bikes you can borrow to cruise the Short North. Will def be back.

This is a beautiful hotel! I would avoid I-670 (inner belt) side as the light traffic noise bothered me. I mentioned something and arrangements were made for another room without hassle. The shower is unbelievable. The bed amazing. Absolute Luxury with a boutique art flair. The service and staff are white glove, top-notch caliber!

This hotel has generally very good service. I liked the elevators that require a keycard to access, and that when your hands are full the front desk will rush to help you with the elevator. People seemed genuinely nice and the lobby lounge was inviting (albeit the food was hit and miss). Lastly, the artsy second floor had wonderful paintings and the space was quite inviting and picturesque. My disappointments mainly surrounded the initial arrival. They can do a better job with valet parking. They do not allow you to add it to your room charges which is simply archaic for such a new and chic hotel. Who wants to give their credit card access for yet one more place?! Finding your own parking however is equally challenging because you have to walk a couple of blocks in the busy Short North area to pay the same pricing as valet charges. Next, the front desk lady seemed new and struggled to find our reservation. Once she finally found it after I spelled my name 3 times and assured her I had a reservation, she failed to do the typical acknowledgment of my Marriott Rewards status (something I have grown to expect and appreciate after 20+ years of loyalty to the brand) and didn't tell me that hotel information in the room is now vis QR code scan on a little card on the nightstand. This nugget of information would have saved me some headache from looking around the room then going downstairs to order breakfast instead of room service, only to then be told when I inquired that my room did indeed have the menu in it. Apparently they do this to avoid too much touching due to COVID, a nice gesture but on the same token they should routinely check the hand sanitizer stations around the hotel because several were empty when I tried to use them. Lastly, they must have missed the memo that the paper shortage is over because my room had only 4 tissues in the box. I know this because all of them were used to make the nice tissue flower on top of it. Surely the housekeeper recognized this when using every single one to make the pretty flower. But why not put a new box in place of the empty one?! And why not leave a roll of toilet paper when the one on the roll is half empty?! Oh well, so much potential here. So much potential to be 5 stars. It's the small things...

A beautiful boutique hotel conveniently located in Short North. The staff was very attentive and friendly. You can explore the city on foot if you like. So many artistic galleries, shops, and restaurants are nearby. I definitely loved the decorations of funky golden bulldog statues and bookshelves full of artistic books and more in the lobby. There is a bathroom if you walk pass the bar/cafe on the first floor. Contrary to how compact the hotel looks, the room was pretty spacious and you can view High Street from the windows. The bed was big and comfortable. It was cool that they had the capsule espresso and tea in our room. The signature body lotion, shampoo and conditioner had nice scents. Always great to have the shower head on the ceiling and the shower head for the quality shower time! The shower curtain does not work at all so even if we placed the bath mat on the floor away from the shower area, it got completely soaked. It seems to happen a lot with boutique hotel but we did not like how the fancy bathroom door would not shut completely. On our second day, the bed was not made but I wonder if it was because we had the Do not disturb sign in the morning and didn't remove it till we left our room late morning. When we called the front desk, they quickly sent somebody for towels, and some amenities so we were covered. The gentleman working at the cafe in the lobby kindly gave us complimentary tea and coffee when we were waiting for our ride there. It was a pretty cold day so we appreciated it very much. Our room was already prepared a few hours before the check-in time so we could get ready for our evening plan.They let us leave our luggage before check-in and after the check-out. As the road was under construction (most part of Short North was at the time), our ride could not stop right in front of the hotel. We walked one block.

Love this hotel. Beautiful rooms, main area, conference rooms. Staff is outstanding, especially Lama at the front desk! Great location, views. Couldn't be happier!

Spa review only! Wow, what a beautiful hotel near shops and restaurants. Walkable from the convention center. I live in New Albany/Gahanna part of Columbus and my friend lives near Washington Courthouse. Our favorite meet up is downtown. When searching for spas in downtown, Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph showed up. I would have never known if it wasn't for Google maps. Back to the review, they have valet available, street parking (same side of hotel for a max of 3 hours and use Park Columbus app to pay). You can book your single or multiple services through their website. No need to be an overnight guest at the hotel but definitely worth it if you live out of town. The staff and look to this hotel is stunning. We checked in downstairs and our massage therapist came down to greet us and bring us upstairs. They have spa rooms where you can book and relax after your spa services. The corner room has a walk in shower with a bench, a soaking tub, TV built into the mirror and a couch. Plenty of room if you wanted to do a couples massage and relax after with room service ordered up. A beautiful view of downtown too. The room next to that one is mostly reserved for a wedding party to do hair and make up. Definitely a must for anyone looking for a great spa experience. I had Amanda and she was amazing. I get a lot of massages randomly around town and this by far was the best!! We will be back for sure.

One of the best hotels I've stayed at. Ever. Hands down. No contest, no question, no nothing. Don't even try me on this! I've been meaning to stay here foreeeeever. I had never even thought to stay at the Le Meridien until the Marriott-Starwood merger (#marriott4life), so when it happened I knew this hotel was on the top of the list. It still took me awhile to get around to choose the Joseph because I'm a cheap hobo and prefer the mid-price of the Renaissance & Courtyard. I finally took a shot and splurged on a room here, and boy was I glad that I did. The valet is normal, they welcome you and take your car. The lobby is striking. They have an open bar and doors to their restaurant, Guild House, on the left, and an open seating area as well as the check in desk on your right. There's beautiful artwork all throughout the lobby. I almost felt out of place because I walked in with some leggings and flip flops on. The desk agents didn't make me feel less than for showing up like a bum to such a nice hotel, and we struck up a pleasant conversation about the Blue Jackets game I came for. We were checked in quickly and given our keys. The room faced the back of the building toward the highway, but I didn't mind. I don't typically stay long in my hotel rooms. It's cool if it has a view but it's not the end of the world if it doesn't. The artwork in our room was a photography series titled "Lydia's Last Halloween", which was simple yet thought provoking. They offer illy coffee in the room. The room was meticulously cleaned and the beds were super comfortable. In the bathroom, everything was well kept, and there were more basic complimentary amenities than a hotel typically gives you. When we got back to the hotel, we ordered some room service before re-heading out for the night. We ordered Korean chicken wings, a mushroom flatbread and some truffle fries. It was honestly some of the best room service I'd ever had. Everything was super flavorful, and the presentation was well thought out and refined. The only thing I was bummed about was that they didn't give us a bottle opener for our Diet Cokes so we just blankly stared at it. We clearly weren't intelligent enough at the time to call and ask for a bottle opener. Oh well. Every single part of this hotel is beautiful. The lobby, rooms, restaurant, and the spa (I only assume on this because I did not try it) are the definition of a luxury boutique. I didn't request much during my stay, but I have a feeling that if given the chance the staff would be the type to go above and beyond. The location is perfect, and the only thing I could possibly be upset about is my own stupid accord to take forever to try this hotel. Le Meridien will definitely be my first choice for future stays in Columbus.

Extremely comfortable bed. Slept great. Water pressure and hot water A+. NIce unique rooms. Great area to stay in, lots of food and bars available all over. Only downside is a far walk to UDF for groceries/etc. Buddy had a wedding here and everything was fantastic, ran smoothly. Fast elevators too. Was even able to check in way early at 11:30-sh on a Friday. Love that.

This modern hotel is located in the heart of Columbus' great Short North. The valet is convenient and your only easy option for parking. The lobby is filled with modern artwork and includes their Soul bar to the left. The staff is welcoming and helpful. They also have the Guild House (great restaurant) attached as well. They are dog friendly which was so helpful for us! We had a weeding this weekend at this location and it's was a premier experience. The food catered for the reception was great. This location is great weather you are stopping through the city or need it as a venue!

This is a review for the spa facilities only. I booked a Signature Treatment with Le Meridien after hearing great things from friends. After checking in downstairs in the lobby (where hotel guests also check in and out), I was escorted upstairs to the spa suite by the therapist (Caroline??). The spa suite was nicely furnished and the bathroom area was truly wonderful. There was a freestanding tub, heated lounge chair in the shower, 6-8 shower heads, and tv hidden in the mirror in the lounge room. The Signature Treatment started with a quick questionnaire on my preferences and choosing an essential oil while on the heated lounge chair. That was followed by a dry scrub with a brush that I was able to later take home. After the dry brushing, an exfoliant-type scrub was rubbed all over and then showered off quickly. Following that was one of the best massages I've gotten. The pressure was perfect and incredibly relaxing. The Signature Treatment ends with a drawn bath and I had an extra hour in the room for personal use. The spa suite bathtub is great--deep, but not to the point where it feels like you'd slip and drown (which has happened in some other giant tubs I've tried!). The shower heads didn't fully make sense to me; I powered the system on and all 6-8 of the shower heads expelled water for a few seconds and then turned off. The monitor then reads that I had paused it, which I didn't, and upon clicking ok, only the main shower head turns on again. Not an issue at all, just something worth noting. Also probably worth noting that I just didn't really know how to use all those fancy shower heads. Some cons are, other than ice water, there's nothing else in the room. You can order room service from an extensive menu, but no other small spa snacks typically found in a spa lounge such as nuts or dried fruit. I got sooo hungry because I was there for three hours. There were also no magazines or reading material other than the food and beverage menu and a menu of ESPA products. Being unprepared for sparse surroundings, I got pretty bored after the treatment was over and left the room about 15min early. The shampoo(?), conditioner(?), lotion(?), or bodywash(?) -- do you see a pattern here?--dispensers in the shower area were all unmarked so I had no idea what was in each dispenser. I think I washed my hair with body soap? No other common spa amenity such as brush or cotton swabs were offered, but there is a hair dryer by the vanity. I'd definitely come back for a massage from Caroline, who was simply amazing, and I'll be more prepared next time or bring a friend along. The spa suite was spotlessly clean and the corner view of High street was unparalleled.

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with the Le Meridien event team. I hosted a bridal shower for my daughter at the hotel in July and it was quite simply amazing. The level of care in the detailed preparation and the day of staff and their flawless execution were phenomenal. I decided to go with a six-course tasting menu and wine pairing which is a bit out of the box for a bridal shower and on complicated side for an event. The team didn't miss a beat, they listened to my general vision for the event, and coordinated with the chef to come up with spectacular menu that just wowed everyone. The day of staff was remarkable. They delivered the courses and wine pairings to our group of 30 with such precision and attentiveness. Thank you, Le Meriden, for a most excellent experience. My daughter, all the guests, and myself as the host, could not have had a more lovely afternoon.

Well done Le Meridien! This hotel has a prime location, situated in the heart of the short north - you can't beat the location. It is within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. The hotel has a chic Art Deco vibe with all the amenities including, Soul Bar, situated right in the lobby when you first enter. Lastly, the service! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We will definitely be back!

Desided to treat our selfs and stay for the weekend at the highest rated hotel in Columbus. Considering The Joseph is one of the most expensive hotels around here, I was expecting top quality. Unfortunately it fell short. Coffee bags expired, dust all over the coffee bar and snack bags. Half a roll of TP. Expect to hear water dripping hour after you get out of the shower. Water leaks outside the shower. The bathrobe was inside a plastic bag had a strong smell of clorox and once you wear it feels like sand paper. Room service menu does not have many options, Wife is vegetarian and tried ordering pizza off the late night menu and was unable to get it. All of their pizza is premade with pepperoni. The staff gets 5 stars. All are nice and friendly. Over all this is a $150 dollar room not worth $300.

Really, really underwhelmed with my stay at Le Meridien. The room smelled weird, and two of the lights were burned out. Tried ordering a couple of cocktails up to the room, to avoid the wedding parties downstairs (as a COVID-era precaution). After multiple back-and-forths with hotel staff on the drink order, our two cocktails were ready, for a mere $37. The next day, after our stay, I continued to get charged for concessions from the mini-bar - gummi bears and popcorn (there were no gummi bears or popcorn?). Trust me, nobody ate anything from the mini-bar - no matter how enticing the 6-month old chocolate pretzels looked. Upon calling the hotel, the staff were unable to locate my receipt (although I continued to receive email receipts from Marriott's billing), because... the person who booked my stay did not add my Marriott Bonvoy number to the stay(?). They could not assure that my credit card would not be charged again later, more fraudulent charges, so now I have to dispute the charges with my credit card company. I'd really avoid staying at Le Meridien. It seems like COVID has gotten the best of them, and the quality has suffered - to the point of having to invent fraudulent charges to raise revenue.

Location location location. This was hands down my favorite hotel due to yes location, but also the general ambiance and service. I would come to work from the bar of this hotel even when I didn't stay here. The only downside is it is generally the most expensive hotel in Columbus and is sometimes not within our corporate rate. Highlights: Points - Starwood property with make a green choice, welcome gift, platinum points multiplier, etc you get a large amount of points each week. Combined with flying delta I was averaging 3-5k points per week. Room quality - the LeMeridien is newish (I think only the LeVeque is newer) and it shows in quality of the room, amenities, and cleanliness. The rooms are simple, but elegant. Location - the hotel is in Short North and super close to amazing restaurants including Guild House which is attached to the hotel. Just like Guild House, the hotel's lobby oozes class. It's only about a 10 minute Uber to downtown offices. Art - the hotel has great art from the Pizzuti collection around the hotel. As a guest, you can also access the gallery for free. If that's not enough there are also several beautiful art galleries around the hotel that you can peruse after work. Shout out to my favorite bartender (the one that traveled to Australia recently and used to work at Nationwide) you know who you are! Thanks!

So pulled up front of the place & valet was on top of it. He was friendly professional and respectful. Inside we were created by Blair who was helping some folks get their luggage to their room. It was a short wait but we were quickly checked in. At check in they gave us a king bed room vs the 2 queens we had reserved (we didn't want 2 queens so this was a big help). Room was nice, it was clean modern and bright. Only issue was TV didn't work. I managed to get one outlet plugged in (it was unplugged) but not the other. So on our way out we stopped by the front desk & told them about the issue. Upon return it had been fixed. The hotel is nice - but I don't think it's worth the price the put on it. PROS: Location Valet CONS: Price

Haven't stayed at the hotel, just gotten drinks in the lobby. Previously I believe we got a round of cocktails. Most recently we went in on Christmas Day closer to evening and got some coffees. The coffee was really good, the service was pleasant and the presentation was enjoyable. Not many places open on Xmas Day, but we assumed a hotel bar would still operate/be serving it's guests. I also like the art above the stairs a lot. I'm also going to recommend that you peek through the kaleidoscope Knick knack thing Bc SO COOL.

I wanted to love this hotel but ended up being disappointed. Let's start with the positives: great location, room was clean, hotel is modern and sleek, secure elevator requiring key card, nice toiletry amenity. As for the negatives: room next to me was noisy (screaming, loud music, etc) at 7am. Sounds like a bridal party getting ready. Called the front desk to complain but nothing was done. Noise stayed loud until past 10am. Hotel also charged me for mini bar consumption that I didn't do. Tried to get it rectified by calling them but staff was not pleasant to deal with and kept insisting that they don't have a record of me staying. It was eventually resolved after I sent a copy of my folio. Overall, for the price I paid (more than $400+ a night), it was simply not worth the experience and service that I got. Hilton Downtown is still the best one for me thus far.

Stayed here for a business meeting in town. The hotel is modern and in a great part of Columbus, OH. The rooms are spacious. There is a well assorted minibar (not cheap), and a good sized bathroom. The bed is comfortable and there is a good speed internet ($9.95/night). Overall a great experience with good staff. You can get breakfast next door at the house.

Hopefully you are not a light sleeper. Might help to be deaf as a dingbat to get the most out of your stay. Second night staying here. It is again THREE AM. I am AWAKE. I slept all of 6 minutes last night and had a full day on Saturday so no time for napping. I didn't go to dinner with my family tonight at 8pm because I was too tired and thought I'd catch up on sleep. Hey, guess what?! Did I mention it's THREE AM as I write this??! I went down to the front desk all cross-eyed at 6am yesterday (Saturday) morning to change our room for Saturday night. Courteously, later in the afternoon, we were moved from being on the freeway side to settling in on the High Street side. But Hey y'all! GUESS WHAT?! BOTH sides are equally as loud. Mostly tonight at this hour, I am hearing large motorcycle engines with egos to match, and the occasional jet airplane landing... or is it semi tractor trailer, or a freight train... I can't tell. When I went down to the front desk Saturday morning to mildly and gently express my sorrow of no sleep because of the traffic NOISE ALL NIGHT LONG, one of the (male) front desk employees told me that I obviously) have never lived in a big city because then I would understand the noise level. At the time of this ignorant comment, I was too tired to educate him on the fact that 1) This isn't a BIG city 2) I've lived and stayed in luxury hotels in many big cities... It is certainly not my inability to immerse myself in the big city culture that has caused my current distress, but perhaps the lack of proper insulation and building materials used on a hotel designed for this environment. As I lay here now listening to the rumbling motor of the air conditioner right over my head, I'll finish this review and try to let the loud rumbling lull me to sleep and pray that the crew from The Fast and the Furious has graciously decided to call it an early night......... Oops! I have spoken too soon!!! Time:3:31am..... let the record reflect...

Only one night but I have been charmed. A European style hotel the Le Meridien offers a very nice experience in hotels especially in today's travel world... however you are going to pay for it! Total for one night for nothing but room... $262! The hotel is cool though... modern, polite and full of customer service... the bed was awesome... comfortable and soft. The temp in the room when I came I was 68... perfect! And the shower was huge with a full rain head... luxury! The decor is modern sleek and upscale... I liked it, but in the end it is a bed and a shower... 262 for one night?!? There is a restaurant attached and a bar also... neither of which I tried but they looked good. The location is perfect for the convention center as well. So all in all... great location but a bit pricey.

Wow what a disappointment. Good location. Pulled up and the parking attendant said he had no luggage carts. That was fine but then he watched us struggle with multiple pieces of luggage. He took our keys and then another parking attendant ran up and offered to help. No biggie. Just thought the service is what they were known for. Stayed a couple of nights. Asked housekeeping to come in second day. They left dirty glasses, dirty towels. Didn't replenish supplies (we used the lotion the day before), didn't do a whole lot but remake the bed and put a stack of towels on top. No new toilet paper etc. this sounds silly but really expected much much more.

What a good modern hotel located on high street in Columbus, OH. Hotel ambiance was decorated with very tasteful hotel lobby minus the photos located at the entry way in the hotel room. Upon arrival they provided valet service and also the bell hop team unloaded our bags and brought them up to our room. Amazing hotel bar with a great selection of drinks and adult beverages. Bartender and hotel receptionist were dressed in plaid and vest style attire. Very European style. The hotel room was modern and had European Illy coffee brewing machines. The first images I saw was distasteful artwork hanging on the was commissioned by Joseph Edition was less than to be desired. These two images were very disturbing and kind of scary creepy. These two photos describing a child at the tender age of 3 wanting to be a bride and then there after wanting to be Audrey Hepburn several years later. What a way to exploit a child at such a young age. The child was not smiling but looked like ancient photos of a child forced into adulthood or even an arranged marriage. The hotel room than had a pop art of a girl wearing a graphic t shirt drinking a bottle water. What a weird way to decorate the hotel room. Hotel was great at proving complimentary water bottles which is essential after a night of fun cocktails at their bar. The hotel was really clean and up to date. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family based on their hospitality and amenities provided.

I really like this place. It has comfortable seating. A fireplace. An art gallery upstairs to walk around and enjoy. I've only ever had a burger to eat at the Joseph but it has always been fantastic. The bartender/ server I always seem to get when I come is very friendly and does an excellent job remembering all our orders. Recently I attended a whiskey tasting at Joseph and the gentleman that served us was extremely knowledgeable and spent a lot of time talking to us. I'd say my only gripe is I wish they had more tables to eat at.

I'm a fan because of the location. I'm a fan because of the staff; they were all so wonderful and helpful and I loved Blair. He made my birthday weekend stay extra special. Our room was very nice and we had a view that was partially over High Street which was very cool to view at night. Valet parking is $30 a night with in and out rights but if it's busy you will have to wait for your car. You can opt to park yourself but then you'll have to lug your stuff a block or two. But what I didn't like was that bed! OMG that thing was like sleeping on a slab. Both of us had backaches from it. Also while some of the art in the hotel is very nice what we had in our room was the stuff from children's nightmares. Very strange take on Alice in Wonderlandish. If the beds had been comfortable I would want to come back here in a minute.

The restaurant, easily, has the best food I've experienced in Columbus. The value was good, and everything was prepared VERY WELL. I highly recommend breakfast or a special night out (here).

A great location - near interesting restaurants and shops. Service was extremely good; very friendly and welcoming and the room was airy and pleasant. A little bit too expensive for the size and standard of room though, and breakfast was not included (and choice was very small).

I have stayed here for over a month and it has been the best experience. I cannot say enough about the entire staff. Everyone is professional yet friendly and personable. They went to great lengths to ensure a comfortable stay for me and my family members. And the location is perfect. Restaurants, parks, shopping in the immediate area. Many attractions a short walk or bike ride away. I highly recommend staying here!

The hotel is in a nice area and has nice rooms. I came back from a conference today and the room had an intense pot smell after they cleaned. I called the front desk explaining this and they said "Yes, this happens some times. We'll send somebody right up." A gentleman came with a spray bottle within 5 minutes and sprayed down the room. I asked "is this common?" He said mmmhmmm as he left. I find this strange...on many levels. I called the spg platinum number, explained what happened, and asked if they had a review post on their web site. The agent said no but would pass it on to the hotel management and offered me 12000 spg points for my inconvenience. I politely declined and stated I just wanted them to know and notify the management. I won't likely stay here again. Scott, spg platinum.

DO NOT GET PUT INTO ROOM 302. I was placed in a king suite on the 3rd floor (same floor as the fitness center). Because of the hotel's structure and thin walls, as soon as someone started to run on the treadmill in the fitness center, there was a constant pounding that can be heard in the room. My entire suite shook from the treadmill vibrations. Also, given that the fitness center is open 24 hours, you can expect that you won't get to sleep a wink. I complained to management about the noise, and clearly they recognized the problem but it has not been resolved.

This hotel has the best service I've ever experienced. I don't know what their pumping through the vents but it smells better than an Abercrombie in there. There lounge area is so clean and relaxing. And the unique artwork around the whole establishment is a fantastic touch. The location of the hotel is fantastic. There are many shops and dining places surrounding it. Including a great ice cream place called Jenis (Jen-eys). If you want to have the best experience you can in Columbus Ohio I 10/10 recommend the Le Méridien!

All I can speak for is the Soul bar and the art gallery here, but they are both fantastic! As I walked past a slew of tiny overcrowded bars in the Short North, The Joseph was a spacious and beautiful respite from the chaos. There was plenty of open seating in the lobby which was available for drink service from the Soul bar. I ordered a cocktail for $10 and got a $6 craft beer for my boyfriend. The service was friendly, the atmosphere is top notch, and it was surprisingly not nearly as crowded or expensive as I expected. After ordering drinks, we were told we were allowed to wander around upstairs with our drinks and check out the gallery for free. This made for quite a lovely and affordable date night in a drop dead beautiful location.

My husband sent me away for the evening to enjoy a night without cooking, cleaning, and a teething toddler. My night was more than I expected. I had a personalized facial from Milla, a prenatal massage from Catherine, room service, and peace and quite! PEACE AND QUITE! Everyone was beyond friendly and welcoming. The art displayed was beautiful as well. The Spa suite was so relaxing and the room service was amazing. I ordered 3 meals in and all were delicious! I'll definitely be returning in the near future perhaps with the husband next time for a babymoon.

I've heard great things about the art collection within The Joseph so we decided to opt for the le Meridien over the Hilton. The staff was great. The doormen unloaded the car and parked it for us while we checked in. When we got up to the room, we both agreed it felt cheap as though it were furnished with used IKEA furniture. The bathroom was dirty and most of the glass had brown water drops (coffee??) running down the surface. The next day we left and when we came back we weren't sure if housekeeping had been there yet. the bed was pulled up but not made, clothes were on the floor, and the bathmat was hung up but the bathroom had not been cleaned. Overall, we didn't have a bad experience but we certainly didn't have a great one either.

Amazing hotel located conveniently in Short North. Can easily walk to shops and restaurants. They have valet parking with unlimited in/out privileges ($30 a day). Room was exceptionally clean with a nice view of the city. Staff was very attentive. If you need a hotel in Columbus, stay here!

From check in throughout our weekend stay the staff was fantastic! They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. This hotel is beautiful, modern, clean, and is perfectly located right down town! The street it is on has the cutest restaurants and shopping! We spent the entire day on this street. The price per night is beyond reasonable for this wonderful hotel! If you're looking to stay downtown Columbus, this is exactly where you want to be!

I stayed at this property for a wedding. It's located downtown near everything, which was great. Modern decor, odd art in the rooms, couldn't get the coffee maker to work. My only real complaint was the customer service at front desk staff. They seemed annoyed to have to check me in and out, even though both staff weren't even busy this morning at check out. It was like a bother to help me. You'd expect more for the price and brand of hotel.

Absolute great location. The hotel is upscale and modern with great finishes. The staff is absolutely amazing from the Valet to Front Desk. Everyone is very helpful and friendly.

I can't speak too much to the hotel, as my friend was staying here for her wedding and we just got ready in it, but I spent enough time in it that I feel it deserves a review. Full disclosure, we were upgraded to the presidential suite, which obviously was much nicer than your typical hotel room. The view was lovely and it was very nice having such a large place (and 2 bathrooms!) for 7 girls and 2 mothers to get ready in. The location and the staff are great. The staff delivered 2 complimentary bottles of champagne to help us celebrate. The only real con I have is the lack of music speakers. You could think in a hotel/suite of this caliber they would have an option to play music, even if it was just an alarm clock. Sadly, this was not the case. We were able to air play our phones to the TV, which worked, but was awkward as everything happening on the person's screen (which happened to be mine) was blown up on the massive TV. Also, the wifi signal was very weak, making the music somewhat choppy at times. Invest in some mini Bluetooth speakers and the rooms will be 5 star amazing!

We went to Columbus for a wedding and stayed in the Le Meridien because the shuttle to the reception was going from the hotel. When we checked in there was a large group that were going to the wedding checking in, but ours was the only room that wasn't ready yet for some reason. We waited approximately 20 minutes and were given our keys. We were happy to find that we were given a room overlooking North High Street, which probably is one of the better views at the hotel. From then on, our experience at the hotel improved. The room was clean and had nice toiletries. Unfortunately, housekeeping knocked on our door right before we were going to leave and, although we said we'd be gone in 10 minutes, they never went back to service our room. We also had an issue where the door locked us out with the latch at one point and the service crew had to assist us to get back in. The front desk staff said that happens all the time, so luckily it was a quick fix and we got right back in. We went to the bar both nights. The first night it was empty other than us and the second night it was packed with wedding guests. I don't think that they were prepared for that many people showing up, as there was only one bartender both nights and some people from our group left the second night because it was taking too long to get drinks. We went to the gym twice and both times we were the only ones in it. It had several treadmills and exercise bikes,benches, some yoga mats and weights. There were some snacks available (oranges and apples) and a water dispenser. Overall, the hotel was clean and well located. We would stay there again.

When you're staying in Columbus and you want that little boutique style hotel, your options are surprisingly limited to pretty much The Joseph. Luckily, it's a beautiful new hotel squeezed right in Short North. It's a great value compared to the rest of the hotels closer to the convention center or downtown (by most city's standards, all the same area), but I think my expectations were slightly too high. The rooms look great. Have you ever thought, "man, my hotel room has great furniture?" Probably not. But it does here! I will say the rooms are painfully small and have some bizarre art, but doesn't detract too much. We ended up booking a suite which is about the size of a normal hotel room for most people. The first room we received had the giant bath tub in front of the window--exactly what I was excited about--except it was on the 4th floor, overlooking the highway. No way. Ryan downstairs was super, super nice about my typical request for a higher floor, now putting us on the 9th (although this new room was slightly smaller with no window in the bathroom unfortunately). As long as they all have the same fancy little soaps, I can overlook the view, or lack there of. We didn't make it to the restaurant kind of next door, but did hit the bar in the hotel lobby. Nothing crazy, but the bartender gals were friendly and really talented cocktail crafters. Aside from the terrible parking situation (garage down the block and across the street, yikes!), I was pretty happy with it overall. I think we'll probably stay here whenever we're in town even if just for the giant bath tubs.

Gorgeous, bougie hotel in downtown Columbus. I stay here when I'm in town for business (aka I would never pay to stay here with my own money.... lordy). In the heart of the Short North (the Soho of Columbus, they say), this place is conveniently located right next to the Convention Center and awesome bars and restaurants. Everyone is nice and polite, will get you whatever you need, et al - typical bougie hotel. A few notes from a non-bougie, practical person like me... - The decor is so modern, it's almost suffocating and stuffy. The furniture is so square and the drawers and armoire open very weird, wide angles and hard-to-grab handles. - The outlets along the bedside table are behind the bed and up high, making them... kinda inaccessible. - The shower is amazing with a great huge shower head, but getting in and out has its own design flaws, and so does the handle to turn the water on (gotta stand and reach in very awkwardly while trying to adjust for temperature and not burn your goods?). - The towels are surprisingly harsh and the robe doesn't have loops to put the tie in??? So you're basically standing in your room, adjusting your robe and then it drops and you're buck naked (Go Buckeyes!). Weird feeling. - The pillows look luxurious, but turn to dust when a single hair lays on it. - Haven't eaten at the downstairs restaurant yet (The Guild House), but even the menu and the prices look uppity. Hello, we're in OHIO, why is a ribeye steak $35?? Come on now. All in all, although this is a beautiful hotel, a lot of the amenities and accessories make it somewhat inaccessible. Still, I shall patronize this place with the most glorious amenity of all - my corporate card.

Room - 915 PROS: The WiFi in the room was fast and free for up to 5 devices. The room was quiet facing facing I-670. The beds, bedding and pillows were amazingly plush and comfortable. The 2 queen bed room was spacious. The spaciousness of the room was especially noticeable between the two beds - there seemed to be more room there than is typical which was great. The beds were modern with a wood headboard going all the way up the wall and half over the bed on the ceiling. On this ceiling part were two reading lights one for each side of the bed. There were 2 outlets and 1 USB port for each bed and the same by the desk. The Illy coffee in the room is great and the machine is easy to use - Keurig style. The curtains were sufficient to black out all light at night. I also loved the shower head - a big rain spout with great water pressure. The walk in shower was spacious too. CONS: The only bad thing about the room was the sliding bathroom barn style door which would not stay closed unless you got it in a particular spot. Since the door faces the side of one of the beds instead of the entry way this was particularly problematic. Spa PROS: The masseur, Robert, was great. I loved how he incorporated hot towels in the massage and helped me with various neck stretches. A 60 minute massage was $111 and a 30-minute was $58. His technique was great and he can definitely deliver pressure. To start of the massage he asked me about any trouble areas and then gave me a couple of oils to smell, and told me their benefits, so I could make a selection as to what he would use. I also liked that after the massage you get 30 minutes in the spa suite if you booked an hour treatment and 15 minutes with a 30 minute treatment. There isn't too much to do in the suite alone, but there is a pretty awesome shower that throws water at you from above and all sides - about 9 different angles. CONS: Maybe it was just forgotten, but some music would be nice in the suite. Also I would like heavier black out curtains. The room ends with windows on two sides so the light from High Street flooded into the suite through the drapes. Either black out shades and mood lighting is needed or eye masks need to be handed out when lying face up. The 9 jet, 8'X11' shower could also use another drain - the 3" circle drain got a little overwhelmed to say the least. NOTE: Even if you are a hotel guest, go first to the front desk to sign-in for your massage. Someone will then escort you up to suite 401/2 for your massage. Robert told me I was supposed to be escorted out after my massage, but when I finished with my 30 minute relaxation no one was around so I just left. Overall PROS: Overall the hotel experience was great and I would return here in a heartbeat. It really feels like a boutique hotel, but of course with the rewards/status perks of a chain. The front desk staff was friendly and always greeted us as we walked past it to the 2 elevators. Upon check in they provided good recognition of elite benefits/status and when passing the desk after my massage a front desk employee recognized me and asked how it was. The doorman always had the door open and was always friendly. Upon arrival he offered luggage assistance. The hotel location cannot be beat. You can walk right out the door of the hotel onto High Street in the Short North to shops and OpenTable's highest rated restaurants. This hotel is the perfect home base for a weekend getaway. CONS: Valet was very slow. It took them a long time to retrieve cars. The valet staff were very friendly and considerate people, but the length of time it took made it take awhile to get your car when you wanted to leave, and also made getting close to the hotel to a point where you could drop your car off take some time. The road in front of the hotel was often backed up with cars the valets had not yet taken away. Another oddity I noticed occurred when I was watching another guest print his flight boarding pass. This had to be done on one of the two front desk computers. So the guest had to come behind the registration desk and use one of the computers therefore cutting the efficiency of the desk's check-in/out ability temporarily in half. The hotel restaurant is The Guide House. See my positive review of breakfast at this restaurant.