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Columbus, OH: Welcome to Our Hotel in Downtown Columbus Bustling Columbus, Ohio is the place to be for a day of meetings and a night of fun. Our Arena District hotel is near event venues, restaurants, The Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Crowne Plaza® Hotel Columbus - Downtown is ideally located adjacent to Nationwide Insurance World Headquarters and the convention center, which can be accessed with indoor, covered walkways. Our hotel in Columbus, OH has event facilities that

Columbus Ohio Downtown
Columbus Ohio DowntownIn addition, the population was 711,470 at the 2000 census. Columbus is located within 550 miles (890 km) of half of the United States' population. In 2006 Columbus was ranked as the 15th largest city in the United States, with 733,203 residents, and was also the 32nd largest metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in the Midwest, and the third most populous Capital in the U.S., behind Indianapolis, Indiana and Phoenix, Arizona. The name Columbus is often used to refer to the Columbus Metropolitan Area, which includes many other municipalities. According to the US Census, the metropolitan area has a population of 1,754,337, while the Combined Statistical Area (which also includes Marion and Chillicothe) has 1,982,252 people.
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Columbus Ohio DowntownThe year 2050 may seem like an eternity away, but in terms of development planning it’s a lot closer than you think. The members of ULI Columbus have begun an initiative dubbed “Columbus 2050″ that’s meant to answer that question. We all have the power to shape the city we live in, and the members of this group have started a fascinating project that aims to plan for Columbus’ future as a member of the global community.

To get the message out, members of the ULI Columbus Board have put together a short video explaining their process and their aspirations for the city we all call home. Watch the video by following the link below:
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Columbus Ohio DowntownAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 212.6 square miles of which, 210.3 square miles (544.6 km²) of it is land and 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²) of it (1.07%) is water. Unlike many other major US cities in the Midwest, Columbus continues to expand its reach by way of extensions and annexations, making it one of the fastest growing large cities in the nation, in terms of both geography and population, and probably the fastest in the Midwest. Unlike Cleveland and Cincinnati, the central cities in Ohio's two largest metropolitan areas, Columbus is ringed by relatively few suburbs; since the 1950s it has made annexation a condition for providing water and sewer service, to which it holds regional rights throughout a large portion of Central Ohio. This policy is credited with preserving Columbus' tax base in the face of the U.S.'s suburbanization and has contributed to its continued economic expansion, much like other cities pursuing similar policies such as San Antonio, Texas, of which is similarly lacking in surrounding incorporated suburbs.
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Columbus has a number of distinctive neighborhoods within the metro area. The Short North, situated just north of downtown, is rich with art galleries, dining, pubs, and specialty shops. A number of large, ornate Victorian homes are located nearby, and together they comprise Victorian Village. To the south, German Village is known for its quaint 19th century brick cottages, and it holds the distinction as the largest privately funded historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. These three neighborhoods have all undergone gentrification on a large scale. Franklinton, sometimes known as "the Bottoms," is the neighborhood immediately west of downtown. It gets its colorful nickname due to the fact that much of the land lies below the level of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and a floodwall is required to contain the rivers and protect the area from devastating floods. Just to the west of Franklinton is a group of smaller neighborhoods commonly referred to as "The Hilltop."

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Are you craving a romantic weekend getaway in Ohio? I’ve put together a few good choices from Columbus and Cleveland. Hopefully these will be enough to get your started! I’ve tried to select hotels for different budgets.

If you’d like to stay in Columbus, try The Westin. The beds here are rumored to be extremely comfortable, and the entire whole has the feel of an older, classy hotel – the lofted lobby is a grand space (check out the stained glass windows and crystal chandeliers.) There may not be a pool or hot tub, but tennis courts and golf courses are nearby. Or, you might enjoy the Short North Bed & Breakfast. This charming Victorian hotel is located in the middle of the quaint and hip Short North Arts District. There are seven beautiful rooms to choose from, all of which range from $130-$150 per night. While this hotel does not have “big hotel amenities,” it does make up for this with a ton of ambiance and charm.


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Columbus OhioStaying in Cleveland? If you’d like to stay someplace a little glamorous and where you’ll be pampered, definitely look into the Ritz-Carlton. You’ll have to pay between $250-$500 per night, but you’ll be surrounded by comfortable elegance and outstanding service. Marble bathrooms, twice-daily maid service and a massage parlor are just some of this beautiful hotel’s perks. It’s located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, too. If you’d like a more budget friendly romantic hotel in Cleveland, you might enjoy the charming Stone Gables Bed & Breakfast. You’ll be less than a mile from downtown Cleveland, and yet you’ll feel removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some of this Victorian hotel’s five rooms have jacuzzi tubs and all have satellite television. The gourmet breakfasts are said not to be missed! Rooms here range from $100-$200 per night.