COLUMBUS, Ohio
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has officially launched Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph.
The new hotel has opened its doors in downtown Columbus, Ohio, at 620 North High Street, in the Short North Arts District.
Owned and developed by The Pizzuti Companies and managed by Wischermann Partners, the new 10 story hotel has been designed by renowned Miami-based firm Arquitectonica to complement the unique historical aesthetic of Columbus' Short North neighborhood.
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph features 135 modern guest rooms – including 10 Executive Suites, two contemporary Spa Suites, and a modern Presidential Suite. The hotel also offers nearly 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space (including the Michael B. Coleman Grand Ballroom, hosting up to 250 guests), Columbus' new lounge, Soul and a 24-hour fully equipped fitness center with views of the Short North and Downtown Columbus sectors.
The hotel's two-story lobby aims to blend art, design and architecture while featuring dramatic pieces by international artists KAWS, Rob Wynne, Nari Ward and Fred Wilson throughout the bar and reception areas. More than 31 new pieces of art from 15 Ohio artists have been commissioned for use in the hotel's guest rooms, hallways and lounges.
The hotel also is home to Cameron Mitchell's The Guild House, which features locally sourced, artisan cuisine combined with wines from around the world. The restaurant seats more than 140 guests, including unique dining spaces, a full-service bar and private dining room.
