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Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG

8515 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH
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Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG is a 2-star hotels in Columbus, OH. Guest sentiment is solid at 7.8/10 based on 704 guest reviews. Convenient Location: Located near Polaris Fashion Place, The Ohio State University, and popular attractions like the Columbus Zoo, our hotel offers easy access to the best of Columbus. Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed). Practical perks include parking options, group-friendly meeting facilities.
Spacious Suites with Full Kitchens: Enjoy the convenience of full kitchens in every suite at Candlewood Suites Polaris, perfect for extended stays or quick meals.
Exceptional Amenities: From a 24-hour convenience store to a fitness center and outdoor barbecues, we have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Convenient Location: Located near Polaris Fashion Place, The Ohio State University, and popular attractions like the Columbus Zoo, our hotel offers easy access to the best of Columbus.
Book your stay at Candlewood Suites Polaris now for a memorable and convenient experience.
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8515 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH
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Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG sits in Columbus, OH, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Columbus activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Columbus, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues; floors were noted to be dirty.
Staff received high praise for friendliness and helpfulness.
Many reviewers highlighted the great location near shopping and amenities.
Rooms were generally described as clean and comfortable with some issues in specific cases.
Amenities were adequate but lack of breakfast noted as a drawback.
Decent value noted, but with specific issues regarding cleanliness and service expectations.
No breakfast service mentioned; general feedback indicates a lack of food options.
Positive experiences with staff, location, and the overall feel of the hotel.
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Beginning December 1st, Candlewood Suites Polaris will begin preauthorizing residents of Franklin and Delaware counties a $150 incidental fee. Exceptions are made for reservations made for business purposes. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused by this policy change.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.