The Urban

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Ohio State University

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Courtyard
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 W Norwich Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201

What's nearby

  • Ohio Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Schottenstein Center - 11 min walk
  • Ohio State University - 17 min walk
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Huntington Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buckeye Donuts - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Out-R-Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Urban

Hotel near Ohio State University
Near Ohio Stadium and Schottenstein Center, The Urban provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff, coworking spaces, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, digital channels, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's OpenKey mobile app before check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Urban Stay
The Urban Hotel
The Urban Columbus
The Urban Hotel Columbus

Frequently asked questions

Is The Urban pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Urban?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Urban?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Urban?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Urban located?

Located in University District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ohio Stadium and Schottenstein Center. Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Urban Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 428 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 428 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith Leo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The big complaint is when the building is empty there is literally no hot water. It is an adorable little tiny house. Very close to the stadium. Parking is safe and off the street. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristhian, Grimes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself and the staff is amazing! We checked in with no issues. The room is very small, but it’s very clean and cozy. We only stayed for one night and it was perfect! There’s free ice cream which we loved as adults on a weekend getaway. The only issue I guess would be the outside area with a lot of trash everywhere and all around the trash bins. This is near the Ohio State University so lots of college students so it’s kinda expected, but kind of a sore eye. I would still stay here again though. Easy Uber ride to the Nationwide arena and literally you can walk to the Buckeyes Stadium!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was tiny, but the property was very interesting. It had lots of spaces to congregate. It was very walkable to the concert and the parking felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so small. I wake up early, but my wife don’t so all I was able to do was just lay in bed with her, had nothing to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prime Game Day location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitima

Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

elham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really bad even for one night. Doesnt have anything and the staff are rude.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
The room was tiny but we knew that going in. The room was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The staff was super helpful and kind. I would definitely stay there again. It is near the Schottenstein Center so you can just walk there. There is also a free parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great very helpful and quick response.. we really enjoyed our stay we’ll def b staying if back in Columbus again thank you for everything!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Assigned a dirty room, then had another person assigned to our second room. Then the TV did not work and once we got that fixed, the only channels we could get were ROKU...no live TV and no live sports. Would have left early , but it was a football weekend and other hotels were booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ashish

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deidre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel served its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quarters were tight, definitely not as spacious as I would have liked but amazing for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cirenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location
Clean hotel close to campus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cosmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, close to the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The only issue we had was finding the place because of the construction.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with fantasy staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James, Smithfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to attend a concert at the Schottenstein Center and this property was a convenient walk. The rooms were clean which is my highest priority. They were small but served the purpose that we needed. Our only complaint is regarding the parking. It was only by blind luck that we even found the enterance to the parking garage. If you have a full size truck, as we do, there are only a handful of parking spots you can use. The ceiling is too low to go to other levels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little place near Schottenstein center..was perfect for a concert or someone that just needs a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Aberdeen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great compact rooms - and very cost effective
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024