The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
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About this property
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center is a 3.5-star independent property located in Lewis Center, Ohio, positioned within a state park setting. The hotel sits just a 4-minute walk from Highbanks Metro Park and a 4-minute drive from Lazer Kraze, making it convenient to regional attractions including Polaris Fashion Place (2.5 miles) and Magic Mountain Fun Center (3.2 miles). Port Columbus International Airport is 18 miles away, with shuttle service available for $37 per person one way.
The property features 192 individually decorated guestrooms, including 67 suites, each equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, pillowtop beds with premium bedding, and complimentary wired and wireless internet. Private bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.
Dining options include a bar and lounge, with full breakfasts served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. The property offers an indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, gift shops, business center, meeting space spanning 40,000 square feet across 40 rooms, free self-parking, and wheelchair accessibility with assistive listening devices in select areas. Vegetarian and vegan menu options are available. The property does not permit pets, though service animals are welcome.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel maintains a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 across over 1,000 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Highbanks Metro Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lazer Kraze - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Cinemark Polaris 18 - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Polaris Fashion Place - 3.9 km / 2.5 mi
ZipZone Outdoor Adventures - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Magic Mountain Fun Center - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Topgolf - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
The Shops at Worthington - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Sharon Woods Park - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Olentangy Indian Caverns - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Anheuser-Busch Brewery - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Safari Golf Club - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Otterbein University - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Alum Creek State Park - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
The preferred airport for The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 30 km / 18.6 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 for adults and USD 7 for children<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).