Candlewood Suites Polaris by IHG

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
7.8 (719 reviews)
8515 Lyra Drive , Flint , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near shopping
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in the room
No breakfast service available
Occasional noise in the halls

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues; floors were noted to be dirty.
Service
8.66
Staff received high praise for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.7
Many reviewers highlighted the great location near shopping and amenities.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms were generally described as clean and comfortable with some issues in specific cases.
Amenities
7.68
Amenities were adequate but lack of breakfast noted as a drawback.
Value for Money
7.64
Decent value noted, but with specific issues regarding cleanliness and service expectations.
Food and Beverage
6.19
No breakfast service mentioned; general feedback indicates a lack of food options.
Overall Experience
8.66
Positive experiences with staff, location, and the overall feel of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:05

Property Description

Spacious Suites with Full Kitchens: Enjoy the convenience of full kitchens in every suite at Candlewood Suites Polaris, perfect for extended stays or quick meals.

Exceptional Amenities: From a 24-hour convenience store to a fitness center and outdoor barbecues, we have everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location: Located near Polaris Fashion Place, The Ohio State University, and popular attractions like the Columbus Zoo, our hotel offers easy access to the best of Columbus.

Book your stay at Candlewood Suites Polaris now for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Beginning December 1st, Candlewood Suites Polaris will begin preauthorizing residents of Franklin and Delaware counties a $150 incidental fee. Exceptions are made for reservations made for business purposes. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused by this policy change.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMH

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 719 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 6.19
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Uwe solo_traveller de
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Carolyn solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
5
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Mbeng solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Geneweeze family_with_children us
8
Relaxing
Pros:

The pool and hot tub.

Cons:

No breakfast.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Paolo couple us
1
Pessimo
Pros:

Niente

Cons:

Le camere puzzavano di fumo era sporchissimo zero servizi cucina non attrezzata nel corridoio sembrava di stare in una piazza di droga

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Taylor couple us
8
Nice establishment, convenient location.
Pros:

I really liked the convenience of the location and that there is walking distance to nice restaurants, dine in or takeout. I also liked that there was a designated smoking section outside.

Cons:

The rooms are not thoroughly checked, found some things from previous guests. However, I did not bring this to anyone’s attention to have it addressed. I did not like more of a variety in their “gift shop” for food since they don’t have complimentary breakfast.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Casady solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Teresa extended_group us
10
Better than expected . Cry comfortable beds
Pros:

No breakfast

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Hend solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Amadou couple us
6
The pool is so duty. No body use it unless you’re drunk and can’t see well. The Jacuzzi is closed.
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

I don’t know why but the hotel parking lot is some how not under the facility responsibility in case of breaking or theft. They even have a sign posted about it. During my stay there was so many cars about 15 (mostly trucks) that had their windows broken by armed people who where looking for guns to steal. Apparently, it has been going on for while.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple us
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Raymond family_with_children us
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Becky couple us
9
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Upgrade the TV to a larger one.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple us
8
Overall stay was great. The beds were super comfortable.
Pros:

All the amenities and the 24hour store where you could borrow something like a crock pot or blender if you did not have one.

Cons:

The security. Someone put a small bullet hole in my car window. Obviously it was a pellet gun because it didn’t shatter but left some damage.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Azam family_with_children us
8
The location is amazing and the hotel is clean and very affordable.
Pros:

A great value with an amazing location

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Charles family_with_children us
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Courtney family_with_children us
1
Not impressed everything should have been handled very differently to make people feel comfortable
Cons:

3 Cars were broken into in the parking lot staff said there were break ins when I checked in and they continued felt very unsafe they should have had the police patrol I was there for my sons baseball games

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Vanessa solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

The staff was very nice

Cons:

The room still had food from the last people that stayed, the hot tub was broken and that was one of my only reasons for booking, we were told there was frequent theft and that we needed to lock up, in the parking lot there was glass from windows that had been broken during thefts.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Carol couple us
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee