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Check availability
- Shuttle from airport available
- Access to gym on-site
- Hotel has 188 rooms
- 6 floors in property
- 22 suites in property
- Check in time: 4:00pm
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 6.9/10
- Hotel has 10 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes Junior Suite King Refrigerator 350sqft 32sqm Separate Living Room W
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes Studio Suite King Refrigerator 500sqft 45sqm Living Sitting Area Wi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesUn"wined" in The City Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Upon Arrival Junior Suite King Refrigerator 350sqft
Non-Smoking
Check RatesUn"wined" in The City Includes 1 Bottle Of Wine Upon Arrival Studio Suite King Refrigerator 500sqft
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
COSI, Southern Theater, Ohio Theatre and Palace Theatre, The Ohio State University, Nationwide Arena, Capital University, Ohio Stadium, Schottenstein Center, Ohio Dominican University, Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory, Ohio Historical Society, Columbus Convention Center, Children's Hospital, Berliner Park, Muirfield Village Golf Club (Memorial Tournament), and The Columbus Zoo, Short North, German Village, and the Brewery District.
Map & Landmarks: The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Verified Reviews of The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Lovely, enjoyable place with kind, pleasant staff."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Lovely, enjoyable place with kind, pleasant staff. We enjoyed our stay. Amenities and furnishings are great. Good hot water, towels and bedding.
Judith T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
25-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 18 to Mon Jul 22 2024 at a $206.99 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
The Westin Great Southern Columbus is a AAA Three Diamond Hotel and historic landmark located in downtown Columbus. All of the guest rooms have been recently renovated and feature our trademark Heavenly Beds and complimentary white team bath products. You will also find in-room safes, Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Teas and 24 hour in room dining. Our onsite restaurant, The Great Southern Whiskey Bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. You can try whiskeys from around the world or one of our signature cocktails. If time permits, you can enjoy our 24 hour complimentary Westin Workout Studio or local area running trail with a self guided map. Pack lightly and take advantage of our Gear Lending program with New Balance gear. Pets are always welcome.The hotel also boasts the most beautiful ballroom in the city as well as a total of 12,000 sq feet of meeting space. Our newly renovated Boardroom can accommodate up to 12 guests in state of the art luxury. Check out our new pictures to get a feel for what we have to offer.
Green Sustainability
Green Choice Program allows extra SPG points when daily room service is not needed.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 6 |
| Rooms: | 188 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 188 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 22 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 10 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 12031 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 349 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11am-12am |
| Pool Info: Due to the historic nature of our hotel, we do not have a swimming pool. | |
| Ownership: | Magna Hospitality Group |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 4:00pm 2 days prior to arrival. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 28 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | Depends on the event |
| Total Taxes: | 17.50% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.50% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 10.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.50% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.50% |
| Parking Fee: | 26.00 Per Night |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 9.95 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 150.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 150.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 75.00 Per Function (unless $500 in sales) |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 75.00 Per Function (per 2 hours) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 16.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 19.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 21.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 26.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 35.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 45.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 11.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 48.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 3.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 3.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 14.00 Per Person/Per Hour (1st hour, $10 for 2-4) |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 32.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Car rental
- Central location
- Child facilities
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Valet Parking
- VCR or VCP
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
John Glenn International Airport. 8 miles from hotel. $24 taxi service one way or $15 airport shuttles.
Local Shuttle Info: No Shuttle available
Breakfast Information
The Great Southern Whiskey Bar offers a full menu as well as a breakfast buffet option. The daily cost of the buffet is $16 per person.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pets are allowed at no additional charge. Maximum weight is 80 lbs.
Parking Info
Valet parking available - Day rate $15 / Overnight rate $30
Internet / WiFI
Guestroom WiFi Charges: $9.95Meeting space WiFi is available at the following rates, based on attendees:Attendees Rate per day:0-25 $7526-75 $10076-125 $200126- 175 $200176+ $250
About Westin
- Designed for wellness
- Comfortable beds: Westin Heavenly Bed
- Healthy foods and world class fitness areas
- Over 200 locations worldwide
The Westin highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Katalina's - A cozy cafe serving unique breakfast dishes like pancake balls and breakfast tacos. Located 1.2 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Lunch: Northstar Cafe - A health-conscious restaurant offering fresh salads, sandwiches, and bowls. Located 0.5 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Dinner: The Pearl - A popular gastropub known for its delicious food and extensive drink menu. Located 0.3 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Activity: Columbus Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of artwork from different periods and cultures. Located 0.8 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Breakfast: Fox in the Snow Cafe - A trendy cafe known for its artisanal pastries and specialty coffee. Located 1.1 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Lunch: North Market - A vibrant indoor market with a variety of food vendors offering international cuisines. Located 0.7 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Dinner: Lindey's - A classic American bistro with a charming patio and a menu featuring steak, seafood, and pasta. Located 0.4 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Activity: German Village - Explore this historic neighborhood known for its charming brick houses, cobblestone streets, and local shops. Located 1.5 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Breakfast: Pistacia Vera - A French-inspired bakery offering delicious pastries, macarons, and coffee. Located 0.9 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Lunch: Northstar Cafe - A health-conscious restaurant offering fresh salads, sandwiches, and bowls. Located 0.5 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Dinner: Marcella's - An Italian trattoria serving classic dishes like pasta, pizza, and antipasti. Located 0.6 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
- Activity: Scioto Mile - Enjoy a scenic walk along the riverfront park with beautiful views of downtown Columbus. Located 0.3 miles from The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
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Previously known as:
The Westin Columbus, Westin Columbus, Westin Great Southern
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Westin Great Southern Columbus.
Feel free to use the The Westin Great Southern Columbus meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Columbus event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Grand Ballroom | 90 x 46 x 25 | 4200 | 300/-- | 200 | 190 | 101 | 120 | -- | 26/21 | 466 | 420 | 420 |
Close This Grand BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 90 x 46 x 25 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 15 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Neil House Parlor | 49 x 34 x 12 | 1666 | 139/-- | 97 | 69 | 40 | 48 | 40 | 10/8 | 185 | 167 | 167 |
Close This Neil House ParlorRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1666 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 49 x 34 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Park Parlor | 34 x 34 x 12 | 1156 | 96/-- | 67 | 48 | 28 | 33 | -- | --/-- | 128 | 116 | 116 |
Close This Park ParlorRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1156 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Seneca Room | 50 x 25 x 20 | 1250 | 104/-- | 73 | 52 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 8/6 | 139 | 125 | 125 |
Close This Seneca RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1250 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 25 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Chittenden Parlor | 39 x 15 x 12 | 585 | 49/-- | 34 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 14 | --/-- | 65 | 59 | 59 |
Close This Chittenden ParlorRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 585 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 39 x 15 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Deshler Parlor | 22 x 14 x 12 | 308 | 26/-- | 18 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 7 | --/-- | 34 | 31 | 31 |
Close This Deshler ParlorRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 308 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Hartman Parlor | 23 x 14 x 12 | 322 | 27/-- | 19 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | --/-- | 36 | 32 | 32 |
Close This Hartman ParlorRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 322 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Vendome Boardroom | 27 x 14 x 12 | 378 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Vendome BoardroomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 378 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 14 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Thurber Conference Suite | 50 x 20 x 15 | 1000 | 83/-- | 58 | 42 | 24 | 29 | 24 | --/-- | 111 | 100 | 100 |
Close This Thurber Conference SuiteRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1000 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 20 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Power Outlets: 14 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Gallery | 53 x 22 x 12 | 1166 | 70/-- | 35 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 20 | --/-- | 60 | 90 | 117 |
Close This GalleryRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1166 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 53 x 22 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 14 Columns: 1 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Westin Great Southern Columbus
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Westin Great Southern Columbus have?
There are 188 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at The Westin Great Southern Columbus?
Yes, they have 10 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Westin Great Southern Columbus?
The Great Southern Whiskey Bar offers a full menu as well as a breakfast buffet option. The daily cost of the buffet is $16 per person.
What parking is available at The Westin Great Southern Columbus?
Valet parking available - Day rate $15 / Overnight rate $30
How much does internet cost?
Guestroom WiFi Charges: $9.95Meeting space WiFi is available at the following rates, based on attendees:Attendees Rate per day:0-25 $7526-75 $10076-125 $200126- 175 $200176+ $250
Can I get a AAA rate at The Westin Great Southern Columbus?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Westin Great Southern Columbus?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Westin Great Southern Columbus?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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