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BEST WESTERN PLUS Franklin Park Suites - Polaris
2045 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, Ohio 43240-2000Phone: 614/396-5100 | Fax: 614/396-5101
Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Franklin Park Suites-Polaris where guests will be greeted with a friendly, attentive staff and luxurious accommodations at an affordable price. Located in central Ohio's capital city, this Columbus hotel features well-appointed, spacious suites each featuring down blankets, Plush Beautyrest® mattresses, cable satellite television with HBO® and complimentary high-speed, Wi-Fi Internet access. Guest are welcome to start the day off with a complimentary hot breakfast before taking advantage of our amenities including an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, in-house exercise facility or complimentary passes to Urban Active fitness located across the street, business services and meeting facilities accommodating up to 36 guests. The hotel also features a full service bar with an upscale feel.
Guests staying at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Franklin Park Suites-Polaris will enjoy complimentary shuttle service to Polaris Fashion Place, Otterbein University and the JP Morgan/Chase Operations center, all located within two miles of the hotel.
The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Franklin Park Suites-Polaris is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Columbus, Ohio. Make a reservation today and save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
The 44th Annual All American Youth Horse Show at the Ohio Expo Center will include: Western, Contest, Reining, Trail, Hunters.
A true Hollywood princess, pop culture icon Princess Leia from Star Wars, will speak at the Mershon Auditorium in Columbus.
June 2012
After a four year absence the Columbus Arts Festival returns to its former home on the Riverfront in 2012.
A 6-person team, walking or running relay event of up to 70 miles (walking), or 105 miles (running) around Columbus.
Visitors are cordially invited for this daylong celebration of innovative design and award-winning restorations. In Columbus.
July 2012
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy. Watch or march in the craziest parade in history, winding thru the Short North. In Columbus.
Drawing attention to Central Ohio, support our non-profit partners, spotlight the gourmet mobile food movement.
A nod to the tradition of arts patronage that continues to this day among German Village residents. In Columbus.
A fun family shopping experience with over 125 vendors lining the streets of historic downtown Powell.
Nearby Attractions:
List All OH AttractionsCapitol Square
Capitol Square, located in downtown Columbus, features the beautiful Greek Revival style Ohio Statehouse. The statehouse is one of America's oldest functioning statehouses. It was built along the Scioto River in 1861 and took 22 years to complete. Visit the statehouse for a free tour to view the historic art and marble Abraham Lincoln bust.
The lawn of the statehouse was once the camp-out location for Civil War Union soldiers. The Statehouse Museum Shop, located on the first floor of the statehouse features items crafted by Ohio artisans, pottery and clothing. Visit the Capitol Square's Cafe for a fresh and delicious meal, while in downtown Columbus. Choose one of the local Best Western hotels, for a wonderful night's rest in the Capitol city.
Columbus Crew Stadium
The perfect pit stop for soccer fans, the Columbus Crew Stadium is home to Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew – a pride of Columbus and central Ohio. Seating more than 20,000 soccer fans, the Columbus Crew Stadium is known as the first soccer specific stadium in the country.
First opened in 1999, the stadium encompasses a 115 by 75-yard field – a perfect spot for not only soccer, but also concerts and the Ohio State Fair. When looking for accommodations near Columbus Crew Stadium, Ohio visitors are encouraged to try a Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Columbus Museum of Art
First established in 1878, the Columbus Museum of Art is a major fixture of downtown Columbus, and even central Ohio. Closed on Mondays, the Columbus Museum of Art features artwork by familiar names like Picasso, Degas, Mary Cassatt and Norman Rockwell – even some Dale Chihuly's glass sculptures made recognizable by the Franklin Park Conservatory.
Kids enjoy the Eye Spy: Adventures in Art – and interactive and educational exhibit – while hungry ones may visit the Palette Express in the Broad Street lobby. Take advantage of cell phone and group tours – while the bold may try an Experimental Tour – and finish your day at the Columbus Museum of Art with a stay at a Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
An adventure on 580 acres, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 9,000 animals and spread across nearly 800 species. Set just north of Columbus in central Ohio, the Columbus Zoo features exhibits like African Savanna, plus the 18-hole Safari Golf Course, the Zoombezi Bay waterpark, and Discovery Reef, the 100,000-gallon salt-water aquarium the west side of the zoo.
Open since 1905, the Columbus Zoo also features Wild Encounter tours, Wildlights tours, and even Jack Hanna's Jungle – home to the famed animal guests from well-known talk shows. This legendary zoo takes a full day or two to explore, so rest those feet at a Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Franklin Park Conservatory
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Franklin Park Conservatory has been a staple of Columbus and central Ohio since it was built in 1895. Open daily, the Franklin Park Conservatory features horticulture exhibits, over 400 plant species, and artwork throughout the conservatory by the famed Dale Chihuly.
Pay a visit to the Palm House – enclosing more than 40 palm species – or stroll though a chunk of the 90-acre park and botanical garden surrounding the conservatory. Head into the Franklin Conservatory any day at 10 a.m., enjoy lunch at the Garden Café, and check into a cozy Best Western hotel in Columbus.
Ohio State University
Established in 1870, Ohio State University has the third largest university campus in country, taking up nearly 18,000 acres of Columbus in central Ohio. A popular public research university, this Ohio university plays host to over 60,000 enrolled students.
Home to the Ohio State Buckeyes, OSU encourages visitors to check out a game at Ohio Stadium – found on the National Register of Historic Places – and take advantage of campus group tours or self-guided walking tours. Bring your new OSU gear back to a Best Western hotel in Columbus, and rest up for another day exploring Ohio State University.
