Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio is located just 6 miles east of the city's downtown area. The airport, which opened in 1929, currently has a capacity of 250 flights per day (as of 2009). There are 12 airlines that operate out of Port Columbus International, some of which include Continental Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, and Delta Airlines. The Airport Golf Course, which is located just 1 mile from the airport, is an 18-hole, par-70, 6,246-yard course that first opened in 1965, has a course rating of 68.1, and features a slope rating of 107. Golfers visiting the area will need a place to store their clubs as well as lay their heads. Luckily, Columbus offers several lodging choices conveniently located close to the airport.
Hampton Inn Columbus Airport
The Hampton Inn, which offers 129 guest rooms, is located less than .5 miles west of Port Columbus International Airport. Amenities include a 27-inch, flat-screen television with premium cable networks, pay-per-view movies, and video games as well as high-speed Internet access, sofa bed, data port telephones, microwave, desk with ergonomic chair, refrigerator, iron, coffeemaker, hairdryer, handheld showerhead, and quality bath products. The hotel offers daily complimentary continental breakfast, valet dry cleaning service, business services (copy, fax, and print), fitness facility, and an outdoor swimming pool. There are also 10 restaurants located within 1 mile of the hotel. The Airport Golf Course is located just 2.5 miles east of the hotel.
Hampton Inn Columbus Airport
4280 International Gateway
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 235-0717
hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CMHAPHX
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport
The Hilton Garden, which is located .5 miles west of Port Columbus International Airport, offers 165 guest rooms. Rooms feature a 26-inch, flat-screen TV with premium cable networks, on-demand movies, and video games and high-speed wireless Internet access, microwave, refrigerator, clock radio with MP3 docking station, desk with ergonomic chair, fireplace, handheld showerhead, iron, in-room fax machine, daily newspaper delivery, data port telephones, and Neutrogena bath products. There is also a bar, gift shop, valet dry cleaning service, 24-hour market, laundry facility, business service, fitness room, swimming pool, and whirlpool. The Airport Golf Course is located just 2 miles west of the hotel.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport
4265 Sawyer Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 231-2869
hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CMHCAGI
Comfort Suites Airport
The Comfort Suites, which includes 67 guest suites, is located .5 miles west of Port Columbus International Airport. Every guest suite on the premises contains satellite television with premium networks and pay-per-view movies along with high-speed Internet access, iron, microwave, refrigerator, and AT&T long distance access. Some suites even include a hairdryer and an in-bath whirlpool. The hotel also provides other amenities and services, including daily complimentary continental breakfast, conference rooms, business services, outdoor heated swimming pool, valet dry cleaning service, two restaurants, and complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service. The Airport Golf Course is located just 2 miles east of the hotel.
Comfort Suites Airport
4270 Sawyer Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 237-5847
comfortsuites.com/hotel-columbus-ohio-OH042
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Marc Jenkins has been writing since 2008. His work has appeared in numerous online publications, and he is also co-host of the Double Play Sports Hour, a sports talk radio show on WBCR 1090AM in New York City. He studied English and mass communications at Virginia State University.
