Raines Tapped to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Columbus
Krish Hotel LLC purchased the 110-room property in December 2025 and selected Raines based on existing client referrals.
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Newport Hospitality Group Expands Midwest Presence with Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Portfolio
The 408-room property strengthens Crescent's partnership with Whitestone Companies and marks the management company's expansion into Columbus's downtown market.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic property owned by Whitestone Companies.
Concord Hospitality Completes Major Exterior Renovation At SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel management and development company, is excited to announce the completion of a comprehensive exterior renovation at its SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU property. The hotel has received Marriott's official Property Improvement Plan (PIP) stamp of approval, following a series of upgrades that enhance both its aesthetics and functionality. The renovation, which began in July 2024, has revitalized the hotel with a modernized façade, refreshed landscaping, and updated signage, all in line with Marriott's current branding standards. The property's parking areas have also been repaired, resealed, and restriped, ensuring a smooth experience for guests.
Aperture Hotels Announces Reopening of 120-Room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus in Ga.
Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended stay hotels, in partnership with Satori Collective, a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, today announced the successful re-opening of the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus in Ga. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, the newly refreshed hotel now boasts upgraded public spaces, guest rooms, and meeting space along with parking enhancements, including EV charging stations. The state-of-the-art fitness center also received a makeover.
Rockbridge and Makeready Open The Junto in Columbus, Ohio
Rockbridge and Makeready announce the grand opening of The Junto. The highly anticipated independent lifestyle hotel promises to be a dynamic hub to bring people together within the Columbus community. Nestled 'a little west' of downtown and steps away from Franklinton, known for its flourishing art scene, and rich historical heritage, The Junto elevates the city's innovative spirit to new heights.
Vitria on the Square Opens with Mills James
When Vitria on the Square opened last month at the crossroads of 15th Avenue and High Street, Mills James was there to provide its award-winning, service-focused, audiovisual expertise. The company was selected by collaborative partner Columbus Hospitality Management to provide onsite AV, video production and broadcast services to this event center and others in its portfolio across the U.S., including hotels.
Christian Kraul-Rodriguez has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Junto
Makeready, the hospitality company that concepts, manages, andoperates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands, recently named Christian Kraul-Rodriguez as Director of Sales and Marketing for its new independent lifestyle property in Columbus, Ohio, The Junto. Kraul-Rodriguez joins the team after serving most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Viking Hotel (Davidson Hotels) located in Newport, Rhode Island.As Director of Sales and Marketing, Kraul-Rodriguez will lead the independent brand strategy, drive deep partnerships within the community, while building a strong team focused on connection, culture and driving the revenue strategy for The Junto and its wide variety of experiences and offerings.
Rockbridge and Makeready Announce Opening for The Junto
Rockbridge and Makeready are proud to announce The Junto will open May 2023 in Columbus, Ohio and is now welcoming reservations. Known for its vibrant art scene, expanding tech industry and historical contributions, Columbus is undergoing an energetic transformation. Beginning in May, Ohio's capital city will welcome its first independent lifestyle hotel to match its innovative energy.
Jason Delcamp has been named General Manager at The Junto
If enthusiasm is contagious, Columbus' newest and first independent lifestyle hotel has chosen exactly the right leader who will bring people together through partnership and hospitality for social connection and good times at The Junto.
Hilton Columbus Downtown Opens Second Tower and Becomes Largest Hotel in Ohio
New tower expands hotel capacity to 1,000 guest rooms.
Hotel Equities Celebrates Official Opening Of Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Today, Hotel Equities ("HE") announced the Hyatt Place Columbus / Polaris hotel is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand's footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Witness Investments owns and developed the project and Hotel Equities operates the hotel.
Sebastian La Rocca has been appointed as Executive Chef of Restaurants at Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hilton Columbus Downtown has named globally-renowned Chef Sebastian La Rocca, as Executive Chef of Restaurants for FYR, Spark, and Stories on High, the three-anchor food and beverage concepts set to open this fall as part of the hotel's second tower expansion. Hilton Columbus Downtown will be the largest hotel in Ohio, with 1,000 rooms.
Tom Healy has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at Rockbridge Hospitality and Bridgepoint Hospitality
Rockbridge announced the hiring of Tom Healy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Rockbridge Hospitality and existing operational affiliate, Bridgepoint Hospitality. Tom brings more than 30-years of hospitality leadership experience to this new role.
John Hickey has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that John Hickey has been appointed the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington. Mr. Hickey brings over 12 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the dual general manager of the Courtyard and Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Grove City, Ohio.
Hyatt House Columbus/OSU-Short North Announces Opening
Hyatt House Columbus/OSU-Short North proudly celebrates the new-build hotel's opening today. The extended-stay hotel is ideally located just across the from R&D giant Battelle and adjacent to Columbus' vibrant Short North Arts District, Victorian Village and The Ohio State University. The 152-room property features 104 suites and 48 den guestrooms with rates starting at $129 per night. An impressive 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and well-designed indoor and outdoor breakout options, offer a much-needed meeting and event venue in the OSU-Short North neighborhood.
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, Ohio, Announces June Opening
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown is slated to welcome its first guests in June. The property features a prime location that intersects the city's bustling business district, Arena District and Short North Arts District.
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown Debuts As The First Hotel To Open On Broadway In Uptown Columbus, Georgia
AC Hotels by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of the AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, located in the vibrant Uptown district of Columbus, Georgia. This six-story property is a design-driven lifestyle hotel featuring 125 guest rooms, engaging communal spaces and an extensive bar featuring custom-curated cocktails.
Olshan Properties Announces Opening Of New Aloft Hotel At Easton Town Center, Columbus Oh
Olshan Properties, one of the country's leading private owners, developers and operators of commercial real estate, together with Easton's master developer The Georgetown Company, announces the opening of a new, 136-key, Aloft Hotel located at the gateway to the vibrant New District of the Easton Town Center in Columbus, OH. The new Aloft hotel is Olshan's fourth such property at Easton and now becomes part of Olshan's expansive national hotel portfolio.