Venue & Travel
Welcome to Columbus and the Polaris neighborhood
Polaris: Live for the Hustle and Bustle
Located just north of Columbus, the Polaris area is a bustling shopping hub frequented by Columbus residents and visitors alike. Check out the Polaris Fashion Place shopping center, showcasing plenty of price points and styles to choose from, or take a short jaunt over to the nearby IKEA or Topgolf. The area is home to stores selling everything from groceries to beauty products to home furniture, and you can also find plenty of local and chain dining options, as well as an interactive art space, Lighthouse Immersive.
Hotel Information:
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Room reservations: $171 per night* - Book by August 15, 2025, to receive the Group Rate!
*Please note: The $171 per night group rate is subject to availability and may sell out before the booking deadline. This does not necessarily mean the hotel is fully booked—it simply means that rooms at the discounted group rate are no longer available.
Hotel room reservations: Click here (coming soon)
You can also call 614-885-1600 and request the Reservations Department or 1-888-864-8055. You must reference the Ohio GIS Conference™ when you call in order to receive the group rate.
The Hilton Polaris Columbus is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options. Parking is ample and FREE! Learn more about the Polaris area: Experience Columbus-Polaris
