Columbus, OhioShort North
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Nostalgic collegiate hotel
Short North Columbus, Ohio
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonNostalgic collegiate hotel
The hotel runs on unabashed college spirit, trading corporate neutrality for vintage sports memorabilia and game-day energy.
“Decked out in scarlet, the pet-friendly, 171-room Graduate hotel by Hilton is designed in homage to Ohio State University, which is located a mere mile away.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An eleven-story augmented reality mural wraps walls lined with portraits of John Glenn.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
the rooms, for example, are every bit as Buckeyes-focused as you’d expect from an installment of the Graduate brand.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
High Street puts dozens of independent restaurants and galleries right outside, halfway between downtown Columbus and Ohio State.
The rooms
Rooms have mid-century furniture and vintage athletic trophies, with framed artwork honoring track star Jesse Owens.
At the table
Homage Bar serves fried bologna sandwiches and cocktails along a curved counter. Wide windows look straight out onto High Street.
How it began
The building opened in 1984 as Bollinger Tower, housing local seniors until its 2019 conversion into a hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.