Olshan Properties completed the $27.3-million interior redesign and amenity enhancement of the Hilton Columbus at Easton.In 2016, the property completed a $14 million interior guestroom redesign. This time around, Olshan Properties overhauled the hotel’s public areas, including a $13-million new lobby bar, Easton Social, and a new restaurant called Herb N’ Kitchen.
With its newest renovations, Hilton Columbus at Easton now has a fully redesigned lobby and entryway with marble highlights contrasted with neutral colors, new fabrics and textures. The lobby and its adjacent terrace has new furniture for lounging and entertaining.
Relocated to the first floor, the Executive Lounge was enhanced with a private terrace, VIP service and new amenities.
In addition to the new public space, the Hilton Columbus at Easton added over 9,000 additional square feet of meeting rooms and event space with new digital signage technology. Each meeting room now has a digital reader board with information on the events taking place, as well as reader boards located near elevators and entrances. A Virtual Concierge board was also installed, with touch screen abilities, flight updates and directions to local attractions.
The property’s pool and fitness areas were also upgraded. Completely reimagined with new tiles and upholstered chaise lounges, the pool area now has a private outdoor leisure space. Meanwhile, the fitness center was expanded with new exercise equipment.
Along with its physical and amenity upgrades, Hilton Columbus at Easton is now one of Hiltons allowing guests to use their smartphone as a room key.
Developed in 2000, the 345-key, seven-story Hilton Columbus at Easton is located 10 minutes from downtown Columbus, OH and John Glenn International Airport (CMH).
Carrie Richards is the GM of Hilton Columbus at Easton.
