Each year the All American Quarter Horse Congress hosts a single-breed horse show that's the largest in the world. The event at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, attracts more than 650,000 people over three weeks. Several hotels are near Quarter Horse Congress events. Make your reservations several months ahead to ensure room availability.
Days Inn Columbus Fairgrounds (daysinn.com) is one of the closest properties to the Ohio Expo Center, within walking distance. It's also one of the most budget-friendly properties in the vicinity. The basic rooms include cable TV, hair dryers, security safe and high-speed Internet access. Some rooms contain microwaves. Pets are welcome. The property includes a covered outdoor pool, and parking for large vehicles like horse trailers and RVs. Newspapers are free. Guests can opt for the hotel's free continental breakfast or walk next door to McDonalds.
Comfort Suites Hotel (comfortsuites.com) is across the street from the Ohio Expo Center and offers larger-than-average accommodations suitable for families. The smoke-free property has 63 suites, which include dining, living and sleeping areas. Amenities include free bottled water, refrigerator, microwave, high-speed Internet and cable TV. After attending the events at the Horse Congress, guests can unwind at the heated indoor pool or catch up with work at the business center. There's also a 24-hour fitness center. A free deluxe breakfast features over 30 items.
Holiday Inn Express (hiexpress.com) is 1.5 miles from the Ohio Expo Center and the events of the Horse Congress. The nonsmoking property delivers morning newspapers to each room and includes amenities such as a fitness center, business center, indoor pool and laundry service. An on-site concierge is available. Rooms come with cable TV, mini-refrigerator, microwave and high-speed Internet access. Request a connecting room if traveling with a large family. Hot breakfast is included.
The Blackwell Inn (theblackwell.com) is 1.9 miles from the Quarter Horse Congress on the campus of Ohio State University. The 151 rooms and 16 suites offer high-end accommodations with modern décor, pillow-top mattresses, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, plush bathrobes and mini-bars. Guests can work out at the 24-hour fitness center or pick up items at the on-site gift shop. Local ground transportation is available with advance notice. The on-site restaurant serves three meals daily in addition to offering room service.
Schreiber, Sarah. "Hotels Near the Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/hotels-near-horse-congress-columbus-ohio-55742.html. Accessed 26 April 2019.
An All American Quarter Horse Congress Trophy is awarded to the winners in each class in their respective divisions.