TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU Opens In Upper Arlington

UPPER ARLINGTON, OH– TownePlace Suites by Marriott, part of the Marriott portfolio and loyalty program, today announced the opening of its newest property, TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU. The hotel features 119 suite-style rooms designed to allow extended stay travelers to feel at home and stay productive. The hotel is owned by a joint venture comprised of Dublin, Ohio-based Crawford Hoying, a leading full-service real estate company, and Shaner Hotels, an award-winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer.  Shaner also operates the property.

“Our successful track record operating Marriott-branded hotels makes the TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU a perfect fit with our existing portfolio of well-branded hotels in strong markets with multiple demand generators,” said Plato Ghinos, president, Shaner Hotels.  “With its fantastic amenities and location in the heart of a thriving neighborhood, we fully expect the property to quickly take its rightful place as the market and segment leader.”

The TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU offers spacious suites, each equipped with a full kitchen, a dedicated home office and room to relax in a separate living space. The hotel also offers complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, on-site laundry and a slew of additional amenities. Common areas in the hotel include an expansive lounge with soft seating, a high-end business center, state-of-the-art fitness center and an easy-to-access “In A Pinch” market, open 24/7.

Located at 1640 West Lane Avenue in the heart of Upper Arlington, TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU is just steps away from numerous nearby dining and retail establishments, including Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink, Whole Foods Market, the Shops on Lane Avenue and more. It’s conveniently located within a five minute drive of The Ohio State University campus, 10 minutes from downtown Columbus and easily accessible from SR-315.

“The vibrant Upper Arlington community, with its numerous dining and entertainment options, is an ideal location for the TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU,” said Brent Crawford, principal of Crawford Hoying. “The extensive amenities and large suites make this hotel the perfect option for visitors searching for a relaxing stay in the city.”

The TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU is part of the Westmont at The Lane mixed-use development, which will include 133 for-rent apartments, eight for-sale townhomes, a 395-space public parking garage, 110-space public parking lot and 32,000 SF of office, retail and restaurant space (tenants to be announced soon).