Venue & Travel
Welcome to Columbus and the Polaris neighborhood
Polaris: Live for the Hustle and Bustle
Located just north of Columbus, the Polaris area is a bustling shopping hub frequented by Columbus residents and visitors alike. Check out the Polaris Fashion Place shopping center, showcasing plenty of price points and styles to choose from, or take a short jaunt over to the nearby IKEA or Topgolf. The area is home to stores selling everything from groceries to beauty products to home furniture, and you can also find plenty of local and chain dining options, as well as an interactive art space, Lighthouse Immersive.
Hotel Information:
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
2026 Room reservations: $177 per night* - Book by August 28, 2026, to receive the Group Rate! Don't wait to book your room, we will sell out of this rate!
Parking is also included in the overnight room rate.
*Please note: The $177 per night group rate is subject to availability and may sell out before the booking deadline. This does not necessarily mean the hotel is fully booked—it simply means that rooms at the discounted group rate are no longer available.
You can also call 614-885-1600 and request the Reservations Department or 1-888-864-8055. You must reference the Ohio GIS Conference™ when you call to receive the group rate.
Reservations made outside of this link—including through third‑party sites such as Expedia, TripAdvisor, or Priceline—will not qualify for the discounted rate. Please note that CEAO staff cannot assist with any reservations made through third‑party booking sites. Also, using a third-party site may cause CEAO to not meet our room block contractual obligations with the hotel. Please call Amy Lowe if you have questions regarding the room block availability.
The Hilton Polaris Columbus is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options. Parking is ample and FREE! Learn more about the Polaris area: Experience Columbus-Polaris
