Due to construction in Batelle Hall (the main stage/results stage with stadium seating used in 2003 & 2005), all competitions are being held in the Columbus Convention Center, which is attached to the Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza, and Drury. Stages A, B, and C are connected; Stage D is stand alone; Stage E is an enormous exhibit hall with stadium seating. Everyone will have an excellent seat for awards! They are all very close to one another and on the same floor.
Since the ballroom space in the hotel is now free of stages, we were able to assign schools to practice rooms in the Hyatt Regency. (See Practice Rooms)
For security purposes, there will be only one entrance into the Oireachtas Venue at the convention center. The main entrance is located at the south side of the convention center at the bottom of the escalators where the convention center and walkway to the Hyatt connect. The doors along High Street, which are across from the Hampton will not be in use, emergency exit access only. The closest and most convenient hotels are indeed the three host hotels that are connected to the convention center, The Hyatt, The Crowne, and the Drury. If you are staying in the Hampton you will have to walk up High Street to the Hyatt/Convention Center connector and enter there.
The Columbus Convention Center is a fabulous, spacious location and we hope everyone enjoys the facility!
