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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Westin Great Southern Columbus: $195 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#8 of 9 hotels in Downtown & Capitol Square by Axel's takeDowntown & Capitol Square is #2 of 6 places to stay in Columbus

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The Westin Great Southern Columbus

4-star hotel · Westin · 310 S High St, Columbus

ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Non-smoking rooms

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Axel's take

a historic 4-star downtown hotel with compact rooms

7.5/10

Historic character and welcoming staff, but the rooms don’t always meet Westin expectations.

The Westin Great Southern Columbus is a historic 4-star downtown hotel that works best for travelers who value character over space. We'd consider it for a short city stay: Columbus Commons, theaters and German Village are within easy reach, and Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff and comfortable beds. Cleanliness is generally a strength, though room condition draws more mixed feedback. Bar Cicchetti and the fitness studio round out the essentials.

The trade-off is upstairs: many rooms and bathrooms are small, with recurring complaints about dated finishes, loud air-conditioning and hallway or street noise. Summer 2026 guests also reported one elevator out of service; check its status if elevator access matters. Parking costs extra. We'd skip it for a spacious family stay or a consistently polished, full-service Westin experience.

Best for

  • short downtown stays
  • theatergoers
  • travelers who enjoy historic hotels

Watch out for

  • small rooms and bathrooms
  • air-conditioning and street noise
  • recent elevator outages
Location
Walkable downtown base near Columbus Commons, theaters and German Village.
Rooms
Comfortable beds, but compact layouts and uneven upkeep; noise is a recurring complaint.
Cleanliness
Generally praised, with some recent bathroom-cleaning lapses rather than a dominant pattern.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are the most consistent cross-site strength.
Amenities
Italian restaurant and bar, fitness studio and in-room refrigerators; no pool.
Fees and surprises
Self-parking and valet cost extra; pets incur a fee; free in-room Wi-Fi has direct-booking and membership conditions.

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

Rates seen for The Westin Great Southern Columbus

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    $260 /night

    $260 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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    $260 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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    $259 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $251 /night

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    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $230 /night

    $230 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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    $241 /night

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $210 /night

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    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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  • Axel
    $275 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable

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    Rate for Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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    $313 /night

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    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $195 /night

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    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $234 /night

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    Rate for Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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    $214 /night

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    ROOM, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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    $240 /night

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    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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    $244 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Westin Great Southern Columbus: $195 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#8 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

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Axel's take: 7.5/10

Historic character and welcoming staff, but the rooms don’t always meet Westin expectations. a historic 4-star downtown hotel with compact rooms, scored for what it is.

The Westin Great Southern Columbus is a historic 4-star downtown hotel that works best for travelers who value character over space. We'd consider it for a short city stay: Columbus Commons, theaters and German Village are within easy reach, and Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff and comfortable beds. Cleanliness is generally a strength, though room condition draws more mixed feedback. Bar Cicchetti and the fitness studio round out the essentials.

The trade-off is upstairs: many rooms and bathrooms are small, with recurring complaints about dated finishes, loud air-conditioning and hallway or street noise. Summer 2026 guests also reported one elevator out of service; check its status if elevator access matters. Parking costs extra. We'd skip it for a spacious family stay or a consistently polished, full-service Westin experience.

  • Best for: short downtown stays; theatergoers; travelers who enjoy historic hotels

  • Watch out for: small rooms and bathrooms; air-conditioning and street noise; recent elevator outages

  • Location: Walkable downtown base near Columbus Commons, theaters and German Village.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds, but compact layouts and uneven upkeep; noise is a recurring complaint.

  • Cleanliness: Generally praised, with some recent bathroom-cleaning lapses rather than a dominant pattern.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the most consistent cross-site strength.

  • Amenities: Italian restaurant and bar, fitness studio and in-room refrigerators; no pool.

  • Fees and surprises: Self-parking and valet cost extra; pets incur a fee; free in-room Wi-Fi has direct-booking and membership conditions.

Axel's opinion of The Westin Great Southern Columbus, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · hotelbusiness.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for The Westin Great Southern Columbus

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Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$260 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$260 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$259 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$251 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$230 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$241 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$210 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$275 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$313 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$195 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$234 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$214 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$240 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$244 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book

About The Westin Great Southern Columbus

  • 4-star hotel
  • Westin
  • 310 S High St, Columbus
  • Amenities: ATM, Shopping on site, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Non-smoking rooms
  • City page: Hotels in Columbus

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