Hotels Near Columbus Airport (CMH) – Walkable, No Shuttle

Columbus, OH

Columbus built a "Walking Lot" sidewalk that leads straight from the terminal to the Fairfield and Residence Inn duo. Follow the painted path across International Gateway and you're checked in within six minutes.

Hotels

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport — 5 min walk. Reached via the CMH 'Walking Lot' and marked sidewalks along International Gateway. Short, signed sidewalk walk from the terminal entrance with no shuttle required.
  • Residence Inn Columbus Airport — 6 min walk. Accessible via the same CMH 'Walking Lot' and sidewalk network along International Gateway. Short sidewalk walk from the terminal; no shuttle required, but you will cross parking areas and driveways — use marked crossings only.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotels near Columbus Airport (CMH) can you walk to?

Two hotels are reachable on foot from the CMH terminal via the airport's marked 'Walking Lot' sidewalk: Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport (about 5 minutes) and Residence Inn Columbus Airport (about 6 minutes). Both are along International Gateway.

How do I walk from CMH to the Fairfield Inn or Residence Inn?

Exit the terminal toward the parking area and follow the painted 'Walking Lot' path across International Gateway. The route uses signed sidewalks the whole way — no shuttle required. Use marked crossings when passing parking driveways.

Are there any hotels inside the CMH terminal?

No. John Glenn Columbus International Airport does not have an in-terminal hotel. The Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn next door, reached by sidewalk in about 5–6 minutes, are the closest options without a shuttle.

Do I need a shuttle from Columbus Airport to nearby hotels?

Not for the two Marriott properties on the Walking Lot route. Most other Columbus airport hotels do require a shuttle. This page only lists hotels you can reach on foot from the terminal.

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