“We are excited to add this iconic Columbus hotel to our Whitestone portfolio,” said Jay Batra, CEO, Whitestone Companies. “This marks our largest purchase in the city to date and demonstrates our commitment to expanding our presence in the upper-upscale hospitality space.”
The hotel features a rooftop pool, two food and beverage outlets, rooftop event space, 23,500 sq. ft. of meeting facilities and one of the city’s largest hotel fitness centers. The 22-story hotel is within walking distance of the Arena District, Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Ohio State Capital Complex.
“We have had our eyes on the Renaissance for some time,” Batra said. “With the long-term owner seeking to exit the asset and the significant investment the City of Columbus is making to transform the Gay Street corridor, we knew it was the right time to move forward with this acquisition.”
The property is expected to go through a comprehensive refresh, including new guestroom designs and a reconfigured lobby.
This purchase is Whitestone’s third in the city over the last 10 months, joining the Westin Columbus Great Southern Hotel in March 2025 and a 50,000-sq. ft. office building in Polaris in September 2025, bring its total Columbus area assets to five.
“The synergies between these two recent hotel acquisitions in downtown Columbus will allow us to capitalize on a ‘One Team’ approach to guest service, operational efficiency and revenue maximization,” said Chuck Groger, chief revenue officer, Whitestone Companies.
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