The Blackwell

• A 20-minute walk or a five-minute cab ride from the Newport Music Hall, the luxury Blackwell hotel is set in a modern building from 2002 with seven stories and 151 guestrooms. Although located on the Ohio State University campus, the hotel is fully open to the public. The onsite restaurant, Bistro 2110, which serves American, Asian and European dishes, features views of the Ohio Stadium. The Blackwell's fully equipped fitness center is open 24 hours a day.
  
  

Days Inn Columbus Fairgrounds

• The Days Inn Columbus Fairgrounds, a six-minute drive from the Newport Music Hall, features a covered outdoor pool and offers free parking for guests. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Ohio State Fairgrounds and Expo Center, which host events and exhibitions throughout the year. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. For other meals, nearby dining options include Yau's Chinese Bistro, the sports-themed Eddie George's Grille 27, serving American favorites, and La Bamba Mexican Restaurant.
  
  

Hyatt Regency Columbus

• Right in the Columbus downtown area, the Hyatt Regency Columbus is a five-minute drive from the Newport Music Hall. Housed in a contemporary glass building raised on concrete stilts, many of the hotel's 631 rooms enjoy views across the Columbus skyline. Leisure facilities include a fitness room and an indoor pool. The hotel's Market Stand Cafe offers casual dining with a modern American menu featuring dishes like herb crusted pork chops and mesquite grilled ahi tuna.
  
  

Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus-Downtown

• The Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus-Downtown occupies a 12-story modern tower block with an outdoor terrace featuring a fire pit. Guest amenities include a health and fitness center with an indoor pool and a children's game room. The on-site Boulevard Bar serves tapas-style snacks and drinks. Other dining options within walking distance include O'Shaughnessy's Public House, serving American dishes and traditionally brewed ales, the Barrio Tapas Lounge offering Argentinian cuisine and the Martini Modern Italian eatery.