Newport Hospitality Group has added the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton and Homewood Suites Columbus Easton, OH.
Owned by Har and Rani Bhatnagar, the dual-branded property is located adjacent to Easton Town Center, an open-air destination offering shopping, dining, entertainment and business activity.
“We are excited to be back in Ohio,” said Wayne West III, president, Newport Hospitality Group. “Columbus is a high-growth market with strong fundamentals and year-round demand. These hotels are ideally located, and we’re excited to bring Newport’s proven operating discipline and service culture to elevate performance and deliver an outstanding guest experience.”
Opened in December 2021, the two hotels total 240 guestrooms, including 144 rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton and 96 suites at Homewood Suites Columbus Easton. Designed to serve both business and leisure travelers, the properties feature more than 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, offering strong options for corporate meetings, group travel and local events.
“Our hotels are built upon the principles of high-quality hospitality, strong morals, and a dedicated work ethic,” Rani Bhatnagar said. “We believe these core values align perfectly with those of Newport, and we trust them to lead these hotels toward success and ensure they remain positive contributors to the local community.”
As Ohio’s capital city, Columbus benefits from a diverse economic base supported by government and education, healthcare and research, technology and innovation, and major retail and entertainment districts. The city’s steady development, expanding employer footprint and year-round travel activity position it as a market where high-quality, well-operated hotels can consistently outperform.
The Easton Town Center area is a hub for travelers seeking convenience, access and a mix of dining, shopping and business activity. The dual-branded format offers flexibility for a broad range of guests—from short-stay business travelers to extended-stay families, project teams, and relocating professionals—while the property’s meeting space adds incremental value for groups and corporate demand, according to the company.
“This addition to our portfolio reflects a strong alignment between two outstanding Hilton brands, a premier location and the operational opportunity we know how to unlock,” West said. “Newport has deep experience across select-service and extended-stay hotels, and our team is focused on executing consistently at the highest level.”
