With the Hotel Indigo® Columbus Architectural Center hotel as your home away from home, explore our vibrant neighborhood. We’re walking distance to Mill Race Park, the Fourth Street Entertainment District, and the Columbus Visitor’s Center, with its unique artwork and hands-on exhibits just a short jaunt away. We even have our own gallery showcasing regional artists. Our design embraces the neighborhood’s contrast of old and new architectural styles, and our team members really know their stuff; they’re familiar with all the local tours. We offer free Internet and a heated, indoor pool and whirlpool, and we’re pet-friendly, too. Look down: you’ll be greeted by Miles, our Pet Ambassador.
Spacious fitness center with 2 Life Fitness treadmills, Life Fitness Cross Trainer, Life Fitness Recumbent Bike, 2 spinners, a Universal machine, free weights, body bars, Bosu balls, balance balls, yoga blocks and mats.
On-Site Fitness Center Available
Columbus, Indiana, is a city that seems to defy convention: in the way it looks, sure, but also in the way it entices you to look at it. Thanks to the work of modern architects brought by local philanthropist and visionary, J. Irwin Miller, Columbus has become a nationally recognized architectural wonderland. There are odd, elegant shapes, unexpected angles and interesting forms rising up all around you here—an artistically innovative town where Midwestern cottages and mom-and-pop shops share street corners with avant-garde installations. It’s no wonder architecture buffs from around the globe find their way to our modern Midwest mecca.
You’ll be surprised by the wealth of extraordinary buildings of architectural significance and public art that surround the hotel. There’s a Dale Chihuly chandelier in the Columbus Visitors Center, while Jean Tinguely’s kinetic sculpture, Chaos I, and Henry Moore’s Large Arch are located downtown. Use the free app to find information and maps to find hidden jewels.
Miller House expands upon an architectural tradition developed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe with an open and flowing layout, flat roof, and stone and glass walls. The rooms, configured beneath a grid pattern of skylights, are filled with textiles that feature strong colors and playful patterns. Don't miss the large geometric gardens with their honey locust trees.
When it opened in 1972, it was in the heart of the entertainment and business district. The Commons was rebuilt in 2011 and serves as the community hub. The ground floor houses a playground and food court, and the upper level has performance space for up to 450 people. Three sides of the building are enclosed in glass, and more than 15 types of glass were used.
A fun, safe, inviting place, the museum nurtures exploration and creativity, and is a vibrant learning hub that enriches the life of every child who visits. Spend time in the Childhood Garden, enjoy Our House-Japan, scamper up the 17-foot-tall climbing wall, or hang out in the bubble room. Don’t miss the ExploraHouse, home of our world-famous giant toilet.
If it’s a cultural escape you’re looking for, YES Cinema on Jackson Street is a film lover’s retreat. This is Columbus’ only premiere theatre for independent, cultural, and educational films, occasionally reviving cinema classics, too. As part its new bargain movie line-up, the theater shows major Hollywood films, seven days a week. www.yescinema.org
Serving up live entertainment five nights a week, the Garage Pub and Grill also offers outside dining, a smoke-free environment, burgers, wraps, full bar, cigars and cigar room. Hear it here first with local bands, karaoke or Tuesday Trivia offered every week. All this, and the pub is located one block from the hotel. www.thegaragepubandgrill.com
The Philharmonic provides live orchestral performances, educational opportunities and advocates for community involvement and support. In 27 seasons, the Philharmonic has become a musical landmark in this architecturally and artistically rich area. For events: www.thecip.org
For more than 30 years, the 4th Street Bar & Grill has been a local staple. It’s a go-to favorite that has something for everyone, from its creative and extensive menu, and the lively banter at the bar, to its live music on Thursdays and Saturdays.
This historic parlor has been serving sodas, sundaes, and smiles since 1900. Step inside Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) to find an ice cream parlor of stained glass, carved oak, and marble. Look for the Tiffany-style lamp and the double soda fountains. It’s not just ice cream. Enjoy the fun, old-style eats including hamburgers, soups and salads. Try the Gom Sandwich!
An excellent and cozy restaurant in the heart of downtown (and great place for a romantic date), Tre Biccheri offers delectable Italian fare and seafood, too. Tre Biccheri, or "three glasses" in Italian, showcases local artists on its walls. See something you like? It's for sale!
Located downtown, Bistro 310 was designed with the arts in mind. The restaurant puts "Love On A Plate" (comfort food from around the globe, with a French flair using fresh local ingredients) six days a week (closed Sunday). Reservations recommended.
Served on exciting teppanyaki grills by chefs who know a thing or two about entertainment, Taku highlights Japanese cuisine with combinations of filet mignon, shrimp, chicken, scallops and lobster. The restaurant also has a large, fresh sushi and sashimi list including everything from crab and tuna to octopus and squid.
We have the perfect facilities for your next meeting or event, boasting 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with A/V equipment, a boardroom seating up to 12 with A/V equipment, a 24-hr Business Center and free high-speed, wireless Internet access.