The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899.

Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils.

The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.

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The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH

$144 nightly

$170 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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0.1 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center in Columbus (University District), you'll be steps from Ohio State University and 4 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU

441 Ackerman Road Columbus OH

$69 nightly

$81 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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0.87 mi from Ohio State University

Located in Columbus (Oletangy West), Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU is within a 15-minute walk of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center.

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Parking included

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH

$179 nightly

$211 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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2.68 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Sonesta Columbus Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center and within a 5-minute walk of Nationwide Arena.

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

633 WEST 5TH AVENUE Columbus OH

$119 nightly

$140 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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1.3 mi from Ohio State University

Located in Columbus (Downtown Columbus), Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North is within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Schottenstein Center.

Olentangy Motor Inn

1445 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$110 nightly

$130 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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1.27 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Olentangy Motor Inn in Columbus (Grandview Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Breakfast included

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Centrally Located 6 Bed Unit Near OSU Campus

Columbus OH

$387 nightly

$422 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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0.04 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, steps from Ohio State University and 7 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

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SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

1421 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$112 nightly

$132 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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1.31 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

3031 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$93 nightly

$110 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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1.24 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU in Columbus (Oletangy West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Jack Nicklaus Museum and Ohio State University.

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Cheerful 4-Bedroom- Walking Distance to The Shoe

Columbus OH

$296 nightly

$302 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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0.12 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at this vacation home in Columbus (University District), you'll be steps from Ohio State University and 10 minutes by foot from Ohio Stadium.

Marriott Columbus OSU

3100 Olentangy River Road Columbus OH

$127 nightly

$150 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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1.35 mi from Ohio State University

Located in Columbus (Oletangy West), Marriott Columbus OSU is within a 5-minute drive of Ohio Stadium and Historic Crew Stadium.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG

3045 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH

$88 nightly

$104 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Free Cancellation

1.3 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center.

Hyatt Regency Columbus

350 N High St Columbus OH

$155 nightly

$183 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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2.59 mi from Ohio State University

With a stay at Hyatt Regency Columbus, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 4 minutes by foot from Nationwide Arena.

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Sonesta Columbus Downtown

5 out of 5

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SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

5 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

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"Room was clean, took more than 24 hours to get temperature down from 75. Lights over one bed need replacement bulbs. Breakfast was ample, same choices Saturday and Sunday. Would appreciate a little more variety. Staff friendly, courteous and welcoming. "

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