Nice hotel. it's definitely the hang out place, haha. Definitely hip and cool. The location seems off downtown, about a mile or so away from downtown. The place is gorgeous, well put together. The hotel staff were very attentive. A small hiccup on checking in. I was already charged through a booking website but when I arrived they said my booking was cancelled. Odd but quickly fixed. I took advantage of the welcome cocktail -- well, I asked for mine to be a mocktail. If you're looking for an alcohol substitute, you'd like it. If you're looking for juice with a flair, you will not. The bartender really loves what he does and that was nice. I also took advantage of the free COSI tickets. Lovely museum. Room was clean. Bed was nice. Shower was nice. Would've been better if it had a handheld shower head component. Downsides The walls are THIN. Unfortunately, I was privy to some extracurricular activities. Fortunately, it was short and not repeated. The steamer was dirty and not so great, and the wifi was soo slow. The bathroom needed more hooks. You could hang a towel but then you couldn't hang your wash cloth. If you needed a space to steam your clothes, you couldn't have your towel or wash cloth up. Lastly, they only gave me one wash cloth lol I did ask for more and it took a little while to get it. I think they got sidetracked because when I called down to the desk, it was there within 15 minutes. read more

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I came to The Junto yesterday for The Fitness Sampler with The Beauty Boost of Columbus and it's such a luxurious hotel. It offers all the amenities you would expect to find from the bar to the fitness room. I was upstairs for the event space. The room was crowded for the event but then again there was probably over 400 ladies there for that fitness sampler event alone. I was impressed by the venue, I know many didn't like how small spaces and maybe The Westin would be up your alley if you need a bigger space. This hotel was designed with class I can tell. I even heard they have a rooftop area where many events take place as well. Props to the architect that came up with The Junto. I like the idea here. I will have to book a nights stay soon! read more

I was here for a conference and the service was top notch. The food for very delicious and i felt comfortable being there. read more

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Very good food and service in a stunning setting. Will definitely be coming back and recommending. read more

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I wasn't impressed by any means. The hotel staff was not kind. The bar was average. My gin drink was ok. It wouldn't be enough to go back, but I am willing to check it out again. It was clean and decorated adorably. read more

The Junto might just be the main character of Columbus hotels. From the second we walked in, the vibes were immaculate: modern, open-concept, and just hip enough that I briefly considered buying new glasses to fit in. Check-in: Blink and you'll miss it. So fast we wondered if we skipped a step. Room: Spotless. Like, "has anyone ever even stayed here before?" clean. Staff: MVPs. We asked for ice and it was hand-delivered like it was room service for royalty. Valet: Friendly, fast, and somehow made me feel like I drive a luxury car (spoiler: I don't). There was a wedding going on, so it was lively -- but in a fun way, like being an extra in someone else's rom-com. It added a little buzz, not chaos. Dog policy? Yes, they welcome furry friends with open paws. The $100 dog fee stung a little, but honestly, if that's what keeps the place smelling like eucalyptus instead of wet Labrador, I'll allow it. Love the little touches too: * A fancy water bottle filling station right out front (hydration is sexy) * Open bar-style lounge that practically begs you to order a cocktail and write a novel * Steps from a beautiful park and tons of walkable areas * Surrounded by gorgeous buildings and genuinely kind people (Ohio, you charming thing, you) Final verdict? Five stars, easy. If The Junto was a person, we'd totally be friends -- or at least wish we were. read more

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The Junto has officially become our benchmark for what a great hotel experience should feel like. We came back for a two night stay over my birthday in early November and somehow it raised the bar again. This place does more than hand you a room key. It creates a whole little world you actually want to live in for a few days. The lobby feels like an enormous, stylish living room... warm lighting, a fire going, comfortable seating clusters, art on the walls, and people actually hanging out instead of just passing through. Mornings start at Maudine's, the in-house coffee shop and bakery off the main floor. Great espresso drinks, genuinely good pastries, and just enough personality to make it feel like a real neighborhood spot rather than a hotel afterthought. We grabbed coffee there both mornings and it set the tone for the day. During this stay we leaned hard into the food and drink options on property. Lunch and happy hour in the lower bar were excellent... well made cocktails, shareable plates, and staff who are actually present and tuned in. Later at night we headed up to Brass Eye for a nightcap. It has that perfect rooftop energy. Big views of the city, great music volume, and a "we're happy you're here" vibe instead of a scene you have to work to impress. The suite we stay in with the oversized tub feels like it was designed specifically for us. Spacious, modern, and romantic without trying too hard. The tub is huge. The shower is generous. The bed is incredibly comfortable. There are plugs where you actually need them. The window seating area is perfect for reading, talking, or just watching the city hum outside. It is one of those rare hotel rooms that makes you want to stay in as much as you go out. What really keeps us coming back though is the way we are treated. Every interaction, from the door staff to the front desk to housekeeping, feels grounded and human. Not scripted. Not fake. Just people who seem genuinely invested in making your stay great. On a birthday trip, that kind of care lands even harder. Each visit ends up feeling more magical than the last. The Junto is stylish without being cold, polished without being stiff, and thoughtful in all the right ways. If you are coming to Columbus and want a hotel that delivers on design, food, drinks, and real hospitality... stay here. This is the one. read more

We stayed here for our 29th anniversary. The staff and accommodations were second to Nunn. We ate at their little West restaurant and we're treated like royalty. I will stay here every time I go into Columbus. read more

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My review is in reference to the holiday pop-up "Santa baby "bar @ The Junto. I had never been to something like this and was really excited to give it a try while my daughter was visiting for the holidays last week. It was a complete letdown. Awkward, uncomfortable, crowded seating. My daughter ordered an espresso martini and it came in a large glass coffee cup, but wasn't cold or warm just room temperature. The glass was only half full and very expensive. We also ordered a dessert platter called "The naughty list" which was also very underwhelming. The chocolate cake tasted like it was freezer, burnt and way overpriced at $20 for something they unpackaged and put on a plate. read more

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Great place, food was wonderful, everything is cooked fresh, they do not even have a microwave. The potato chips are special and could be eaten all day. Service was wonderful for 3 days straight. Nice bar area that opens up outside as well. read more

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Love the ambiance, communal space, spaciousness of the rooms (I absolutely love the exposed masonry floors). For some reason the gym also really appealed to me. It was just the right size with a great variety of free weights, machines and cardio to make sure you can hit it and quit it in a timely fashion. Breakfast was a terrific experience downstairs and Summer at the front desk is an absolute ambassador of their brand. Exceeding comfortable stay and I'm looking forward to next time! read more

We tend to come here when our dog wants an adventure. I know thats weird but this hotel is extremely dog friendly and I havent been inside it without seeing a someone else with a dog. The lobby is extremely comfortable. Lots of sofa vignettes and two or three longe work tables should you need to work on your laptop. The lobby has a full bar in the lobby as well as access to the restaurant "Little West Tavern". which also has a great bar and menu (a bit pricey but delicious). There is a roof top bar as well. Should you stay overnight... they have a section where you can borrow almost anything you can think of.... If I remember correctly they have bikes and maybe even a kayak. Its really a great lifestyle type of boutique hotel. read more

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Great spot near COSI. The vibe is amazing, food and drinks great. Rooftop patio is a gem. Great place to meet friends for drinks.

I recently stayed a night in Columbus at Junto I needed a place that could easily secure my bikes. They offered secure parking in a parking garage. Upon walking in I noticed the hotel had a very modern and warm feel to it. The lobby was hopping on a Saturday night. With a bar, restaurant, and a cafe. The room was very spacious along with the bathroom. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable and got a great night of sleep. I highly recommend staying here and will go back when I go to Columbus again. The one fault is they didn't have any luggage carts when checking out. If I had to suggest something it would be to get more luggage carts other than that it was a great stay. read more

I'm not in the habit of leaving 5 star reviews but the staff here is amazing. We booked a room for Red,white and boom. It was the Artists flat and there was a separate sitting room with big picture windows in both rooms overlooking the fireworks. The staff with a special shoutout to Anthony, Cody and Julia were friendly, professional and helpful. This is probably one of their busiest days because of the fireworks but no one seemed hurried or annoyed. We didn't eat here but look forward to coming back. Pictures are worth 1000 words! read more

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Looks can be deceiving!! Stayed here for a work event and several of my make up items were stolen. I reported it to the front desk. They never got back to me, I asked them not to re-enter my room and they did when I was away. I set up an identifier to see if someone would go through my things again. Whoever entered my room, unzipped a pouch I specifically zipped to be sure. This hotel seems to have an issue with thieves! read more

We used The Junto Hotel as our home base for a date day/night in Franklinton. It was our first time staying here and it was a really nice experience. Keep in mind this is not in downtown proper, but across the bridge on Broad Street, which makes it walkable to Franklinton, the veterans memorial, and COSI, but it is a little bit longer walk into town depending on where you're going. The Broad Street bridge and the rich Street bridges crossover into two different parts of downtown that makes it easy to navigate by foot or bike. The king suite was spacious and modern with nice amenities like refillable water bottles, Bodum pour-over style coffee makers, nifty lighting, and a cool window bench overlooking the patio and green space. It was a comfortable room, but we quite enjoyed the public spaces too. The hotels public spaces are warm and communal (if you want to be). There is a nice outdoor patio with a wood burning fireplace and indoor work stations. The Gear Garage is a great way to get interactive with the neighborhood and city, as you can rent complimentary bikes, scooters, kayaks, and all sorts of other fun games and cameras. For late-night nosh, the Poutine Window is open Thu-Sun 6-10p. read more

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A pricey hotel, but a gorgeous one, with a beautiful room that's matched only by the fantastic service. It helps that parking is nearby, and you have a full coffeeshop, rooftop bar, lobby bar, and restaurant built right into the Junto itself. Just expect all of that luxury treatment to cost accordingly. PROS: -I'm in LOVE with these window-side couch/benches. They're extra-wide, really comfy, and give you extra seating without taking up floor space. I loved curling up against the window and reading a book while looking outside at the wintery Columbus downtown views. -Staff was beyond helpful. We didn't get the most stellar service at the rooftop bar, but the hotel staff themselves were jumping through hoops to try to help and make our stay amazing. -The Junto "Gear Garage". If you're staying the night, you can borrow anything from their outdoor gear including bikes, outdoor picnic games, skatebords, a kayak, scooters, and more. It's pretty much an outdoor person's dream. -You're walkable to Downtown. You are "technically" walkable, with nice weather, to most of the Short North, but there's an area between here and the Short North that I wouldn't be comfortable walking in at night. If you're here for the convention center, it's walkable (same night walking issue), but I think most people would prefer a rideshare at that distance. -Lots of parking options around the Junto. They have valet, but there are two parking garages less than a block away. Valet was super friendly, though. -Across the street from COSI. COSI's front lights and area don't turn off at night, but the rooms have blackout blinds that will block out the street lights for you. If you want to go to COSI, Junto is (literally) closer than the parking garage for COSI. -If you have kids or pets, there's a large playground and greenspace in front of COSI - which happens to also be in front of the Junto. CONS: -What in the world is up with the lobby at the Junto? I have never seen this many people in a hotel lobby in my life at all hours of the day. It looks like a lot of people use the Junto's lobby as an extension of the Maurine's coffeeshop, and there are tons of people studying and on business calls in the hotel lobby. This gives the lobby a ton of "life", but it also made it difficult to actually find a place to sit in the lobby to wait for cars. read more

Great atmosphere & fun vibe! Bar area in lobby is lovely & rooftop bar is fantastic on a nice day. Will stay again. read more

This hotel is beautiful, but my experience was frustrating from start to finish. First, they charged me a credit card recovery fee that was quite costly. Yes, it was technically in the contract--but it was buried in the fine print so you wouldn't notice it. I've stayed at many hotels and have never once been charged this type of fee. To make matters worse, it wasn't even shown on my receipt; I only found out after the fact. On top of that, we were not given the upgraded room we were promised. After one night, the staff told us we could repack all of our things, move, and unpack again to get into the room we had reserved from the beginning. That is completely unreasonable--especially since it was their fault for overbooking. At the very least, they should have offered a discount for their mistake, but they didn't. We also paid extra for a special meeting room, which should have been ready for us, but instead we had to go to the front desk and demand access to the room we had already arranged and paid for. This hotel might look nice, but between the hidden costs, misleading practices, and lack of accountability, I would never stay here again--even if it was free. Columbus has many beautiful hotels--do yourself a favor and pick another one. read more

This hotel was super clean, felt nice, and I loved the decor. I LOVED the coffee shop. Sadly I was absolutely not safe here. There was unsettling activity including a strange man asking me to use my room key to get him up the elevator and two strangers(men) knocking on my room door claiming to be housekeeping, at 8 pm when I had not requested housekeeping. The front desk did not care at all when I expressed my fears. In fact they didn't seem surprised and did not want to listen to me. I left without sleeping there and got a hotel near by for the night. Absolutely would not recommend if you value your personal safety. read more

DANGEROUS FOR WOMEN Last night at Junto Hotel in Columbus, my friend and I experienced one of the scariest situations I've ever been in. We called the elevator, and two men were already inside. They were going to floor 8 asked what floor we were going to and then pressed 5 themselves. Neither of them used a key card to scan the elevator- which the elevators are supposed to be equipped with. One of the men then said to the other "Actually, I'm getting off on 5," and the other said, "I'll hold the hotel room open for you." When the doors opened at 5, we refused to get off. One man stepped out, while the second insisted, "This is your floor," we said we're going to 7 and then watched him pull out his phone, opened his messages, and began typing. We got off at 7 while he continued up. My friend suggested the stairs, fearing they were coordinating via text, I worried one of them might be waiting. Moments later, the SAME elevator we had just been on came back down immediately and a man exited and started walking the floor. We hid pressed up to another elevator, called 911, and hid while we heard someone walking around our floor. When I called 911, the dispatcher told me I had to speak louder although I was pleaing " I am in danger I am at the Junto Hotel they are looking for me and I'm hiding" 911 asked why I didn't call the front desk multiple times as I'm still hiding while the man is walking around the floor. I do not know the front desks number but I know how to call 911 An elevator finally came and thank god the second man was not in it. We closed the door as quick as possible went to the front desk who was very rude and dismissive. A couple minutes later the police came. Police and, staff moved us to another room--only one floor away from where this happened. The front desk was dismissive, minimizing what we went through. When the police arrived, I told them the entire story, assuming they were taking a report. They escorted us to the new room and then left. I told the police and hotel staff I did not feel safe staying there and when I asked if they were just leaving, they said no--they were going downstairs to get information on the suspects. But just a couple minutes later, the front desk called to ask if I was okay (I was not) and told me the police had already left. That's when I realized no official report had been filed. The officers never asked for my ID or phone number. My friend called family to pick us up and we got out of that hotel immediately. Even though there was no imminent threat there was no attempt to locate these men, no one looked at the video cameras. Nothing. I didn't even get an email from management until I reached out to them. And they apologized that I felt "uncomfortable" The most alarming part: this elevator at Junto did not require key card access, (when the others do) meaning anyone could go directly to the guest floors and wander freely. This is a major safety risk and should never happen in a hotel. I did not feel safe, I was not treated with urgency or empathy, and I will never stay here again. read more

Love the vibe such a cool place to come and chill, grab some coffee and get some work done. This feels like a west village New York. read more

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Ugh. Valet is included? Weird because we paid extra. TV? May or may not work. Room? Cute, credit where credit is due. We have a top sheet as a fitted sheet? Interesting. Lobby and bar, cute. Overpriced for the overall experience. read more

I truly enjoyed my stay here. It was comfortable and cozy, and I enjoyed my view of COSI from my window seat. I appreciated all the warm touches in the lobby area with spaces to work and eat in comfort. The amenities in room and throughout the hotel made this a top tier experience. Highly recommend and am looking for an excuse to return! read more

The Junto is a great! Staff is really nice especially Drew at the front desk! I stayed for a few days and he remembered me every time I walked by the front desk! Makes a big difference when someone remembers your name or little things. One of my fav things about this hotel is that each room has a tea pot in the room for hot water or drip coffee. They also have a water station downstairs in the lobby before the elevators so that you can refill your own bottle or use one of the complimentary ones in the room. They also provide a complimentary snack in the room. Breakfast is terrific. The coffee shop inside the hotel has phenomenal iced lattes. They have several kinds of non-dairy milk which I appreciate. I had a cashew milk iced latte with their seasonal French toast flavor. Overall really great experience. read more

We went to the hotel lobby for a drink and atmosphere! It was really cool to sit inside by the fire. Would love to come back to see the rooms and try more drinks at the bar! They also do have valet service and the hotel is right next to COSI. read more

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Wonderful get away! So many pros... To start, the staff are so kind, attentive, professional, and communicate very well. The location is great and easy to get to. The COSI museum is across the road. The veterans museum is a short walk away. The decor is warm, cozy and inviting. There are books, sunken chairs, work stations, and nooks everywhere inside. Outside, beautiful terraces with added heating on the chilly evenings to sit and enjoy a beverage. The rooms are well appointed, clean, roomy, and feel almost soundproof due to really good insulation. The beds are super comfortable with plenty of pillows and soft bedding. The rooms offer two sets of blinds on the windows: room darkening and a sheer blind, so either preference is accommodated. There is a large well cushioned window seat slightly smaller than a twin bed, with plenty of side pillows. The food... superb! My compliments to the chef and wait staff! Flavorful with good portions and attractive presentation. The bartenders are top notch and quite personable, as are the waitstaff. Management are very hands on and approachable. We found Cody and Anthony to be fully involved with our experience as guests and dedicated to ensuring all needs were met and our stay was top notch. Highly recommend!!!​​ read more

Really bad service and the manager was beyond rude. Food was not good. Drinks tasted like they came from an outhouse. Would not recommend.

Usually, I do my reviews after my trip is completed, but I'm enjoying myself so much that I'm still laying in bed at the Junto while writing this! I can't say enough amazing things about this hotel. The bed is comfortable. The room is so unique and modern with a boutique feel. I really loved the window seat And a view of the city. The lobby is absolutely gorgeous and so relaxing and of course, with four different bars/restaurants to choose from, you really don't need to leave the hotel for anything. but if you decide to cosign museum is right across the street and you are fairly close to downtown and not too far of a drive from other areas around the city. The staff was absolutely amazing and so accommodating. I did have dinner at the hotel restaurant and had late night drinks with a friend at the rooftop bar, Brass Eye. The drinks were so strong and so yummy and moderately priced. Overall, I really enjoyed my quick weekend getaway, and I definitely will be back!! read more

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What a cute place! I decided to surprise my wife for valentines with a little getaway at The Junto! The aesthetics are honestly what got me. You walk in and immediately feel like you're at an all inclusive resort. There is a huge fireplace with plenty of seating, multiple bars, a coffee shop, and a few restaurants. I decided to book the executive room specifically for the huge bathtub that comes with it! We unfortunately ran into an issue with the tub and had to have maintenance come take a look at it after already being there a few hours. The stopper appeared to be broken and wouldn't seal correctly. I called down to the front desk and they quickly had someone come up. He confirmed that it was broken, but said that he was able to seal it so that we could use it and said "don't worry if you aren't able to drain it before you leave". We figured that it was okay to use, but ran into the same issue again. It wouldn't create a seal and continued to drain. We decided that we just wanted to enjoy our night and decided to use the other amenities at The Junto. Definitely check out their restaurants if you are there. They are very cute and relaxed and have AMAZING drinks! I definitely recommend getting a hotel room and making an evening out of the experience. I wish we would have had a better experience with the bathtub and customer service, but will definitely give it another try soon (maybe without the tub!) read more

What a cool place. We loved our time here. We were celebrating our 20th anniversary and Sean at the front desk helped us out when booking. He was very pleasant and accommodating. Excellent service. The hotel was amazing. Cool double shower. Amazing view of downtown. The Brass Eye roof top bar was tremendous. All of it was so good. Thanks for making our anniversary so special with your beautiful facility. read more

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Spent 3 nights here for a work trip and really enjoyed my stay. The hotel has great food, one of the best old fashions I've had and a very relaxing lobby with coffee, a fire place, and is a great place to read or work. read more

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Stayed at the Junto while on travel for work, the atmosphere was pretty nice! The rooftop bar was nice & very spacious indoor & outdoor seating! And the cafe across from the lobby was super cute & quaint! Next time I'm on travel I would consider staying here again! read more

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This hotel has everything you could want. The vibe, the cleanliness, the food and drink options. It's beautiful.

We flew into Columbus for a family affair and turned it into a mini vacation staying at the Junto. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed by the quality of this new boutique hotel. The location was very convenient to other venues, the ambiance of our room was excellent, restaurants were great and Jason Delcamp (managing director) and the entire staff were extremely helpful and efficient. They even managed to turn a late night smoke alarm malfunction into a friendly get together and provided complimentary coffee and compted that night's fee. We'll definitely stay there again during our next visit . read more

Mega trendy hotel with an awesome vibe- not what I expected in Columbus to be honest but wow. Great service, incredible rooms, and awesome toiletries, and other amenities. read more

I've been to junto several times and every time it's great. Today I went and for the first time I had a coffee. My only complaint was that the line and wait was very long. Over 25 mins. read more

The Junto is leading Ohio toward unique, quirky and memorable experiences. The styling is a mix of hip NY and comfortable mid-west. The attitude of service reminds me of the Ritz -"relaxed yet refined". The amenities of this indie/boutique/lifestyle (i.e., one-off, not connected with a chain) are impressive: 3 distinct bars including an enclosed rooftop; two restaurants plus a walk-up Poutine Window; AMAZING cafe with an insane range of house-made alternative milks and syrups; "gear garage" (rent bikes, backyard games, etc.); and an event space that seems to always have something going on. Be sure to try the Tomahawk steak, the Ceviche (I know, ceviche in OHIO??), and the Nueske's Bacon Caesar in the Little West Tavern. As for beverages, I particularly love the decadent cocktail "Mr. Dexter" and the "Gene & Roy" which I can best describe as a dirty-spicy-margarita-martini that HAS to be tried to truly understand. The Traderoom is a great place for locals and guests to hang out, have coffee or cocktails & light-bites, host Monday/Tuesday morning business meetings, and socialize. As a local, myself, I see this space as an extension of my own living room. Don't miss the rooftop bar, Brass Eye, either! It has, hands down, the best city skyline views in Columbus, including the riverfront. Tapas-style menu, super-creative beverage program, and an attitude that doesn't take itself too seriously keep me coming back. read more

Unfortunately our first time will be our last. Not only service was subpar in terms of efficiency as well costumer service but the price of the drinks were also higher due to hotel and resort tax. We ordered two cocktails and they had "ran out", at 10 pm. When asked about what could be do to remedy the situation with the manager, all we got was "so sorry". Also they ran out of paper for the printer which added to the inefficiency and they attempted to overcharge us for their special of 2 beers at discounted price as advertised in their menu. All in all a disappointment experience. We rarely write negative reviews but we want to warn others about the potential for a disappointing evening. read more