The Columbus Lodging Guide

Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest.  Whether you’re visiting for a work conference or a weekend away we have accommodations to fit every need.  We’ve taken the guesswork out of planning your trip and compiled a list of the best places to stay.  Don’t forget to tell them The Scout Guide sent you!


Welsh Hills Inn (2133 Cambria Mill Road, Granville, Ohio 43023). 

Located in the beautiful countryside of Granville Ohio, The Welsh Hills Inn was named as one of the Top Romantic Getaways in the nation by The Scout Guide in 2022.  The Welsh Hills Inn offers 3 guest rooms and two suites designed with lovely antiques and artwork that speaks to its Welsh origins.  Bookend your days with a full gourmet breakfast and a complimentary wine and cheese social each evening. Instagram

The Timbrook Guesthouse (5811 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235).  

Just minutes from downtown, this tropical paradise bed and breakfast has it all.  This unique stay has perennial gardens, an outdoor jacuzzi, heated elliptical pool, a grand gazebo, a fire pit, and much more.  Their charming guest rooms each have their own theme so there’s sure to be one that fits your style.  Make sure to stay for Jill’s Egg Roulade made with fresh eggs straight from the hen house. Instagram

The Buxton Inn (313 E Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023).

The Buxton Inn, located in historic Granville, has a long and exciting history from operating as Granville’s first post office to now a thriving Inn and restaurant.  Stay in the same rooms as some of our most prominent US historical figures like President Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe.  Instagram 

The South Wind Motel (919 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43206).

Located in the historic German Village, this vintage boutique motel was built in 1959 and reimagined in 2022.  This 22 room motel offers mid-century style and is sustainably powered by the Ohio sunshine using their solar panels.  Staying at The South Wind Motel you’ll be steps aways from some of the best bars and restaurants Columbus has to offer. Instagram

Idyll Reserve (25050 Purcell Road, South Bloomingville, OH 43152).

These beautiful homes are located in the heart of Hocking Hills and offer access to some of the best trails in the area.  With five different homes to choose from you are bound to find one that fits your needs.  Unplug and unwind in these sustainable retreats. Instagram 

Hotel Leveque (50 W. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215).

This 149 room boutique hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Columbus.  Built in 1927, the LeVeque Tower is a star of the Columbus skyline.  The newly renovated Tower strives to blend the past with the present in this beautifully designed luxury hotel.  Enjoy stunning views of the Scioto River Mile and eat at the KEEP restaurant and Bar during your stay. Instagram


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