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The Plaza Hotel: A Downtown Stage | Columbus News
From political victory parties to My Little Pony conventions, the Hyatt on Capitol Square—now The Plaza Hotel—has been a living stage for Columbus history. Once hosting J. Kenneth Blackwell and Ted Strickland’s wins, it later welcomed pop culture fans and even Batman himself rappelling down its side for charity. A $9.5 million renovation brought modern touches like Starbucks and community tech hubs, while chefs rotated through its iconic restaurant. Photographers captured its rise in the ‘90s, and window cleaners kept its gleam daily—proving this downtown landmark isn’t just brick and glass…
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