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A strong Columbus pick for comfortable rooms and a genuinely lively social scene.

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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · an independent, design-forward 4-star beside COSI in Franklinton

The Junto is an independent, design-forward 4-star beside COSI, and it's a strong pick for travelers who want their hotel to have some life beyond the room. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff. The fireplace-filled gathering spaces, Maudine’s coffee shop and Brass Eye rooftop make staying in appealing, while the riverfront location works well for exploring downtown.

The trade-off is that those shared spaces attract plenty of locals, too: expect a busy lobby rather than a private retreat. Some guests mention room noise or uneven restaurant service, though the overall feedback remains strongly positive. A mandatory daily destination amenity fee and paid parking also deserve attention. We'd choose it for a sociable city break; quiet-seekers and travelers wanting fewer extra charges should look elsewhere.

Rooms
Comfortable, contemporary rooms; some guests flag noise and lighting quirks.
Cleanliness
A standout strength, with consistently high marks across major booking and review sites.
Service
Warm, helpful staff draw repeated praise; occasional dining-service lapses appear.
Amenities
Rooftop bar, restaurants, coffee shop, 24-hour gym and seasonal Gear Garage equipment.
Fees and surprises
Daily destination amenity fee and parking charges; the hotel includes two COSI tickets upon request.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

77 Belle St, Columbus

Beside COSI in Franklinton, just west of the Scioto River and downtown.

Amenities and check-in

Rooftop bar, restaurants, coffee shop, 24-hour gym and seasonal Gear Garage equipment.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Activities for kids
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–17: free; Deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $100 per guest per stay; Pets: $100 per guest per stay
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The Junto: from $303 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $303 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Junto on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Junto is an independent, design-forward 4-star beside COSI in Franklinton in Columbus, United States.

Address: 77 Belle St, Columbus. Property ID: 1288173. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/columbus/the-junto-1288173

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/columbus/the-junto-1288173/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$434$447 on Expedia$13 less (3%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$593$680 on Booking.com$87 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$491$543 on Booking.com$52 less (10%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $303 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $507 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $711 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $915 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,137 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,379 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,856 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,252 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,447 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,669 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,987 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,287 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,570 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,845 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#1 of 9 hotels in Downtown & Capitol Square by Axel's take. Downtown & Capitol Square is #2 of 6 places to stay in Columbus. The best hotels in Downtown & Capitol Square, ranked · Where to stay in Columbus

Axel's take: 8.9/10

A strong Columbus pick for comfortable rooms and a genuinely lively social scene. an independent, design-forward 4-star beside COSI in Franklinton, scored for what it is.

The Junto is an independent, design-forward 4-star beside COSI, and it's a strong pick for travelers who want their hotel to have some life beyond the room. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff. The fireplace-filled gathering spaces, Maudine’s coffee shop and Brass Eye rooftop make staying in appealing, while the riverfront location works well for exploring downtown.

The trade-off is that those shared spaces attract plenty of locals, too: expect a busy lobby rather than a private retreat. Some guests mention room noise or uneven restaurant service, though the overall feedback remains strongly positive. A mandatory daily destination amenity fee and paid parking also deserve attention. We'd choose it for a sociable city break; quiet-seekers and travelers wanting fewer extra charges should look elsewhere.

  • Best for: couples on a city break; families visiting COSI; travelers who enjoy lively hotel bars

  • Watch out for: mandatory daily destination amenity fee; paid parking; busy public spaces and occasional room noise

  • Location: Beside COSI in Franklinton, just west of the Scioto River and downtown.

  • Rooms: Comfortable, contemporary rooms; some guests flag noise and lighting quirks.

  • Cleanliness: A standout strength, with consistently high marks across major booking and review sites.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff draw repeated praise; occasional dining-service lapses appear.

  • Amenities: Rooftop bar, restaurants, coffee shop, 24-hour gym and seasonal Gear Garage equipment.

  • Fees and surprises: Daily destination amenity fee and parking charges; the hotel includes two COSI tickets upon request.

Axel's opinion of The Junto, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About The Junto

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 77 Belle St, Columbus
  • Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 463 reviews (location 3.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Scioto Audubon Metro Park: 7 min by taxi · John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 16 min by taxi · Columbus Museum of Art: 5 min by taxi · National Veterans Memorial and Museum: 6 min walk · Topiary Park: 6 min by taxi · Central Market House: 6 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–17: free; Deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $100 per guest per stay; Pets: $100 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Columbus

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Basement room

Standard room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Double room (bunk bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Basement room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard room (sofa)

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Triple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic Basement room

Classic Quadruple room

Classic Quadruple room with city view

Classic Quadruple room with view

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double Basement room (full double bed)

Classic Double room with city view (full double bed)

Classic Double room with view (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Quadruple room

Classic Quadruple room with city view

Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Suite (sofa)

Superior Suite

Deluxe Suite

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Apartment (sofa)

Classic Apartment

Classic Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Studio

Single Studio

Business Studio

Business Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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