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Powered By TripAdvisorCentrally located in Ohio State University's campus close to downtown Columbus, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center offers fine dining, meeting and event space, and modern accommodations for visiting families, academics, and business travelers. Its public and meeting areas create space for discussion, knowledge-sharing, and networking, from the relaxed fireside bar to the high-spec Executive Boardroom and expansive Grand Ballroom. Dine at two restaurants, and enjoy discounted access to OSU's state-of-the-art sports facilities.
- 151 light, spacious guestrooms, and suites feature Craftsman-style furnishings; the Stadium Suite has views of Ohio Stadium
- Work out at the university’s RPAC recreation facility, featuring squash and racquetball courts, an indoor jogging track, and a full aquatic center
- Unwind and network at weeknight happy hours, and savor a beer or glass of wine in the fireside lobby lounge
- Arrange conferences, seminars, and board sessions in 20,000 sq ft / 1,860 sq m of flexible, high-tech meeting space
- Get work done in the well-equipped business center
- Take a riverside stroll or a jog into downtown Columbus along the Olentangy Trail
Make use of the hotel’s complimentary private car service, which will take you anywhere within a three-mile radius, and visit the bohemian Short North district, full of art galleries, quirky shops, pubs, and nightclubs.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
The 151 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites offer bright and contemporary spaces. Large, well-lit desks provide ample room to work, while Keurig coffee makers deliver the perfect morning cup. Relax in a deep, comfortable bed with plump pillows, catch up on the news with a complimentary newspaper, or watch your favorite movie on our 50’ televisions.
To secure a table at the best restaurant in town, or search out the best martini in Columbus, talk to the friendly concierge. For work that can't wait, the well-equipped business center is open 24 hours a day.
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The hotel offers two on-site dining outlets. Bistro 2110 overlooks the historic Ohio Stadium, and serves a blend of American, European, and Asian cuisine, while the Lobby Lounge specializes in relaxed dining and drinks.
Bistro 2110 – At breakfast, fill up on huevos rancheros and cappuccino cake French toast, or choose lighter fare from the continental menu. Deep-filled sandwiches and fresh salads are perfect for a casual lunch, and for celebratory dinners try specialty dishes like blackened rib-eye steak with crab and potato hash. The wine list ranges from Old World to New World, including selections from Ohio.
Blackwell Bar and Lounge – This laid-back lobby lounge offers cocktails handcrafted from locally distilled spirits, a wide wine selection, and casual bites.
Activities at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Get active at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center, with an on-site gym and access to the university’s excellent sports facilities. Work out in one of the RPAC center's four gyms, get competitive during a game of squash or racquetball, practice your stroke in the lap pool, or relax in the leisure spa and sauna. For live sports, you can cheer on university teams at a number of campus arenas, including Ohio Stadium, home to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The stadium is also a major concert venue.
As the meeting point of two rivers, Columbus puts nature at your doorstep. The Olentangy Trail offers a riverside route to the heart of downtown, where you will find the Scioto Mile, with acres of parkland and trails along the Scioto River. Both are perfect for cycling and jogging. One of Columbus's most charming neighborhoods — and a popular destination for authentic bratwurst and schnitzel — is the German Village, but for the best nightlife head to Short North, where the streets are lined with bars, restaurants, and art galleries.
Location
Situated on the Fisher College of Business Campus within The Ohio State University, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is an ideal place to stay if you are attending a function at the conference center, catching an Ohio State Buckeyes game, visiting a student, or visiting the college. It is within easy walking distance of Ohio Stadium, the OSU Ice Rink, and Mirror Lake, and just five miles from downtown Columbus.
Address
2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH, United StatesTransportation
- Airport
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 10.8 mi / 17.3 km from the hotel
- Car
- A complimentary car service is also available
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Great place to stay when visiting Ohio State University
Tue Aug 05 2025 16:05:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Dannv1962
Great hotel conveniently located on the campus of Ohio State University. Room was clean and comfortable, staff were friendly.
Sleeping away from the Ohio family while on holiday.
Tue Jul 29 2025 11:37:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Getaway31052365340
We came to visit family so the only thing that we did at the hotel was sleep and we slept well. We had a good view of the stadium. Unfortunately we didn’t get an opportunity to eat there or visit the lounge. We did a few pictures around the hotel outside and at the stadium. This is a very nice hotel that I would recommend.
Great rooms!
Mon Jul 28 2025 15:47:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by lyessam
Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Front desk needs to improve and create processes to improve the customer experience.
I'll be back
Sun Jul 27 2025 10:42:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Freedom35408551667
We have stayed here multiple times for concerts at the Schott. It's always clean and always comfy and the staff is great. Walking distance from just about anything I could ever need and only a short drive from Kroger if I can't find what I need elsewhere.
Blackwell at OSU Perfect!
Thu Jul 24 2025 19:29:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by hpie032021
When visiting Columbus, OH we always stay at the Blackwell because of its central location at OSU. The hotel is always clean, front desk always professional and nice. Our room was top tier. We will be back.
