Arena Grand
175 Nationwide Boulevard,
Columbus,
OH
43215
175 Nationwide Boulevard,
Columbus,
OH
43215
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Opened in 2001 as an eight-plex, three additional screens were added in 2007. It was managed by Drexel Theatres until 2008 and is now operated by Columbus Hospitality Management. The theater has a bar and restaurant, and features reserved balcony seating in some of the screening rooms.
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This article about the theater contains a picture: http://www.shortnorth.com/ArenaTheatre.html
This theatre is in the middle of a huge entertainment district that has numerous restaurants, a large arena for NHL hockey and other events, and now an award-winning minor league stadium. Parking is provided in an attached garage for only $1.
The original 8-rooms were THX certified when built. I found the sound to be dry and lifeless. Because of the design of the building, the rooms are wider than deep, causing some very poor sightlines when theatres are full. (I arrived late to an early screening of RETURN OF THE KING, and had to sit in the front row looking almost directly up at the screen…EXTREMELY uncomfortable.)
The 3 new rooms took the place of storerooms on the entry level. I have not been in any of those theatres to comment.
The theatre remains popular and it has won a number of “Best of Columbus” awards.
the Short North article says that “The auditoriums range in size from 43 to 447 seats.” What’s that tiny room like?
It was originally called a “screening room”. I believe it has very plush seats like the 2 reserved seating sections. I looked around it once, but I’ve never seen a movie in it.
The Gateway has a room of about the same size.
Anyone have more info or more photos?
Theater is closing on May 27th, 2013 and will reopen as a Studio Movie Grill in late summer.
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This could do very well in the Arena district. There are many hotels in this area and many business people in town for conventions or other business might be interested in a nice dinner and movie within walking distance. I could also see using some of the smaller rooms for client presentations, followed by a meal or a movie. Food and beverage quality will be key to the success of this new venture.
Same number of screens?