Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Columbus Downtown | 1,000 Rooms | Up to 450 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 77,284 sq. ft. | $160–$230/night |
| Hyatt Regency Columbus | 633 Rooms | Up to 285 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 70,000 sq. ft. | $160–$230/night |
| Hilton Columbus at Easton | 345 Rooms | Up to 155 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 30,000 sq. ft. | $160–$230/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Ohio Expo Center & State F | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hilton Columbus DowntownConnected HQ Anchor Features 77,284 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Ohio Expo Center & State F | ~$240/nt Off-peak: $180/nt | Available | |
 Hyatt Regency Columbus4-Min Corridor Walk Features 70,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Ohio Expo Center & State F | ~$220/nt Off-peak: $160/nt | Available | |
Hilton Columbus at Easton9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Ohio Expo Center & State F | ~$219/nt Off-peak: $159/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Columbus Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds offers 1,978+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Columbus is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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