The official show hotel is the Hampton Inn & Suites - 501 North High Street, Columbus OH 43215.

Hampton Inn logoThe Hampton Inn and Suites Columbus Downtown is located one mile south of The Ohio State University in the vibrant Arena District. It is directly across from the Columbus Convention Center and adjacent to the Short North Arts District, The Arena District Office and Restaurant Complexes, Nationwide Arena, and the Arena Grand Theatre. Walk to restaurants and night life, stroll through art galleries and escape to Columbus’ hottest districts. One of Columbus’ hottest new restaurants onsite, Abbracci, known for Italian and Steak Fare. Also available to cater your event in the newest venue, Elements of Art Gallery, the Gallery is located onsite and offers the opportunity to host an event in the Gallery catered by Abbracci.

The Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Columbus is convenient to Federal, State Government Offices and Courthouses as well as within walking distance of major corporation offices, Nationwide Insurance, American Electric Power, KPMG, and Nisource, among others in the downtown area. It is close to The Ohio State University, OSU Hospital and Sports Facilities, James Cancer Center, Capital University, Franklin University, Columbus State, and Veterans Memorial - home of COLOPEX.

Enjoy all downtown has to offer with exciting entertainment venues, sporting events and restaurants, all within blocks of the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Columbus. Free high-speed Internet access is provided, along with an indoor pool, sauna, and workout room. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, in-room coffee maker and hair dryer, voice mail, and TV with full cable. Valet Parking for a charge.

Reservation Dates

Thursday, Friday and Saturday - January 31, February 1 and 2, 2008

Check In - 3:00 p.m.

Check Out - 11:00 a.m.

Room rates for COLOPEX

Standard King - one person - $119.00 / $129.00 plus taxes

Standard Double - one person - $119.00 / $129 plus taxes

Valet Parking with in and out privileges - $21.00 per day (2008 rate - Subject to Change)

Reservation Information

Individual reservations may be made with the hotel directly, by calling 1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866) and you must use the three-letter group code (CP8). Credit card guarantee must be provided at time of reservation.

All reservations must be made no later than the Block Cut Off Date of - January 1, 2008

Directions to the Hampton Inn & Suites

From Port Columbus - I-670 west toward downtown. Exit onto off-ramp at exit 4B, (High St/Convention Center exit) turn right at the stop sign. Turn left onto Goodale St. Turn left on High St. Hotel is on the right.

From the north (Cleveland) - take 71 south to Spring St. (left hand exit) turn right off exit to High St headed northbound. Hotel is 2 blocks on left corner of Spruce and High Streets.

From south (Cincinnati) - take 1-71 north to front/High St exit. Go straight through light to the next light on High St. Turn left on High St. Hotel on left, corner of Spruce and High Streets.

From the east (Wheeling, WV) - take I-70 west to the fourth street exit. Turn right onto Fourth St. Take Fourth St to Nationwide Boulevard and turn left. Turn right onto High St. Hotel will be 2 blocks on the left at the corner of Spruce and High Streets.

From the west (Indianapolis, IN) - take I-70 east to I-71 north. Take Front/High St exit. Go straight through light to the next light on High St. Turn left on High. Hotel is at the corner of Spruce and High Streets.