Hotel in Columbus Offers Guests Unique Art Experience

    COLUMBIA, OH, September 28, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel is pleased to announce a new deluxe Ohio vacation package geared toward art lovers.

In addition to the up-scale Columbus, Ohio accommodations that The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel customers have come to expect, this package takes the experience a step further to include two tickets to the Columbus Museum of Art, located near the hotel in downtown Columbus, and the package offers free unlimited valet parking. This is also a great opportunity for patrons to enjoy the recently completed $16.5 million renovation of the property.

The weekend (Friday and Saturday) rate is only $144, making it perfect for an Ohio weekend getaway; the weekday rate for this special offer is $214 per night. The offer is good during the run of the museum's upcoming exhibition, Objects of Wonder from the Ohio State University, which is on view September 26, 2008 to January 18, 2009.

The Columbus Museum of Art houses an outstanding collection of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American and European modern art, including major works by Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Hopper and O'Keeffe. The museum also hosts a continuous program of national and international traveling exhibitions. Objects of Wonder presents a diverse group of objects from the many collections of The Ohio State University. One of the largest universities in the country, OSU has built several impressive collections, pieces of which have been pulled together for this exhibition. Visitors will see a wide selection of objects and subjects ranging from matchboxes to Marilyn Monroe, pigeons to paintings and cartoons to costumes.

For more information about The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel, visit http://renaissancecolumbus.com or call (614) 228-5050.

About The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel

Fresh from a dramatic $16.5 million renovation, this stylish Columbus hotel is located near Nationwide Arena, COSI, and the Convention Center, as well as popular museums, theaters and attractions. Luxurious rooms with upscale amenities welcome guests at this convenient hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Enjoy downtown Columbus, OH hotel dining at Latitude 41, serving fresh, natural American cuisine, or a signature cocktail in Bar 41's vibrant atmosphere. A seasonal rooftop pool showcasing stunning views of downtown is unlike any other Columbus, OH hotel. Additionally, stylishly renovated and innovative indoor and outdoor event facilities provide the perfect backdrop for business meetings and social gatherings. A masterpiece of design, dazzling with contemporary flair and colored with local flavor, this hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio represents the spirit of the state's capital city in the heart of it all. Experience the joy of discovery at The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel. For more information or to make a reservation, call 614-228-5050 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr .

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