The main event room at GENESIS Downtown set for a reception, with chandeliers, black Chiavari chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows

Historic Standard Building · Long Street, Columbus

A historic downtown room
you make entirely your own.

GENESIS Downtown is an intimate event space on Long Street, in the historic Standard Building. Two owners run it personally, for weddings, celebrations, and gatherings.

Request Your Date See the room
Scroll
Why GENESIS

Not a ballroom you rent.
A room you make your own.

2,700 square feet in the historic Standard Building, run personally by its two owners, both career event planners. Bring your own caterer, your own vision, your own people.

5.0 ★★★★★
40 reviews on Google
Black-owned
& women-owned
Owner-run
Two planners, on every event
Interior of GENESIS Downtown showing full ceiling height, chandeliers, and warm wood floors

The Space

Columbus' newest intimate venue, inside a building with real history.

Located in the heart of Long Street, steps from the Discovery District, the first floor of the historic Standard Building has been transformed into a modern, chic event space, adorned with original crown molding and modern wood-inspired floors.

2,700square feet of flexible spaceOne open room you can configure for any event
14 ftceilingsWith brand-new floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light
3jaw-dropping chandeliersAgainst original crown molding and wood-inspired floors

Configure The Room

One room. Three ways to fill it.

The same 2,700 square feet works as an intimate ceremony and reception, a full seated reception, or an open cocktail celebration. Choose a setup and watch the room change.

Floor-to-ceiling windows · Long Street ~2,700 SQ FT Bar DJ Booth Ready Room Entrance
Ceremony and reception setup at GENESIS Downtown Full seated reception at GENESIS Downtown Cocktail reception at GENESIS Downtown
100guests · ceremony & reception

Seat your ceremony and reception together in one room, with a dance floor at the center and a head table along the windows.

Shown: 12 rounds · dance floor · head table

Who It's For

One space, every kind of gathering.

Wedding reception detail at GENESIS Downtown
01

Weddings

Intimate ceremonies and receptions up to 100, in a room with real character. A dance floor, a head table by the windows, and two owner-planners who have run hundreds of celebrations.

Social celebration at GENESIS Downtown
02

Social

Birthdays, showers, milestones, and celebrations that feel personal. Bring your own caterer and your own vision; we handle the room, the setup, and the teardown.

Corporate reception at GENESIS Downtown
03

Corporate

Receptions, meetings, and offsites an 11-minute walk from the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Complimentary WiFi, a DJ booth, and an onsite venue manager for the duration.

Non-profit event at GENESIS Downtown
04

Non-Profit

Galas, fundraisers, and mission moments in a space that elevates them. A downtown address, a warm historic room, and a team that treats your cause like their own.

What's Included

Turnkey, but never rigid.

Every rental includes the room, the essentials, and the inventory to fill it. Then you bring your own food or licensed caterer and make the day yours.

The Essentials

  • Use of the full event space
  • Access to the commercial prep kitchen
  • Onsite ready room
  • Complimentary WiFi access
  • Onsite venue manager for the duration of your event
  • Setup, teardown, and cleaning prior to your event
  • Flexibility to bring your own food or a licensed caterer

The Inventory

  • 60-inch banquet rounds
  • Black Chiavari chairs with black chair pads
  • 6' x 30" and 8' x 30" rectangle tables
  • 30-inch tall cocktail tables
  • In-house bar services
  • Complimentary DJ booth

The Owners

You're not booking a building. You're hiring two planners.

Taylor Keene, co-owner of GENESIS Downtown

Taylor Keene

Co-Owner · Sales & Marketing

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's degree in Communication, Taylor brings more than 12 years of hospitality experience, from restaurant bartending to hotel sales and catering.

As a former Events Manager for Hilton hotels, she is a guru at managing the logistics of conferences, galas, and award dinners, which makes her the ideal event planner for your day.

Karima Crawford, co-owner of GENESIS Downtown

Karima Crawford

Co-Owner · Operations & HR

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication, Karima has planned events for luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue and made her mark in non-profit planning.

With 12 years of experience in event planning and operations, and as owner of the Columbus wedding-planning company The Planning Bee, she leaves no detail unturned.

In Their Words

A perfect rating, earned one event at a time.

5.0
★★★★★40 reviews on Google
“

From the moment we started planning, the two young ladies who own and manage the center demonstrated outstanding professionalism. Every arrangement and request was promptly acknowledged, making the entire process seamless and stress-free.

Verified Google review · 90th birthday celebration
“

The venue itself is beautiful, spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with plenty of flexibility to fit different layouts and styles. From start to finish, the staff was professional, accommodating, and genuinely committed to making sure everything ran smoothly.

Verified Google review · private event
“

I highly recommend booking your event with genesis. They are reasonable price and very accommodating. The owner Taylor is very knowledgeable and respectful; she ensures your event goes as planned. The space is beautiful and clean. I had my baby shower here and can't wait to have another event here!

Verified Google review · baby shower
“

We hosted a corporate event for nearly 70 guests and had a fantastic experience. Taylor was wonderful throughout the planning process, and Karima was an attentive and kind on-site resource who made sure everything ran smoothly. The space is beautiful and perfectly suited for corporate receptions.

Verified Google review · corporate event
“

Genesis Downtown is a standout event space in the heart of Columbus. The venue is modern and versatile, making it perfect for both professional and social events. The staff was professional and easy to work with, resolving any concerns quickly.

Verified Google review

Investment

Clear pricing, no games.

Your day should be exactly as you envision it. Start with a transparent weekday rate, then customize with the enhancements that fit your event.

Additional hours

$400 per hour, based on availability.

Weekend rates · Friday to Sunday

Customize your package and build to your minimum. Please inquire for weekend package rates.

Special-event insurance

Required for all events; typically $150 to $200. Organizations may submit a certificate of insurance.

Keep celebrating with GENESIS Flex. Weekday hourly rates for rehearsal dinners, next-day brunches, graduation parties, and showers. Dates are held with a signed contract and a $500 non-refundable deposit.

Weekday Rate

$1,750 plus service fee

Monday to Thursday

  • 5-hour rental
  • Up to 10 guest table linens in your color
  • Onsite ready room
  • Commercial prep kitchen for your caterer
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Onsite venue manager for the duration
  • Setup, cleanup, and teardown included
Check your date

Getting Here

Downtown, and easy for everyone.

On Long Street, steps from the Discovery District and a short walk from the King Arts District, in the heart of downtown Columbus.

ParkingA public lot with 150+ spaces sits right behind the building, with metered parking on 4th and Long. Rates subject to change.
StaySixteen stylish Standard Airbnb units are located above the venue, plus the Renaissance, Sheraton at Capitol Square, Canopy by Hilton, Hyatt Regency, and Hilton Columbus Downtown nearby.
ConventionAn 11-minute walk or 3-minute drive from the Greater Columbus Convention Center, ideal for offsite events.
NearbyPINS Mechanical, Jackie O's, Wolf's Ridge Brewing, EBB Float Spa, Columbus Commons, and the Short North.
Find Us

174 E. Long Street
Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215

Discovery District · Downtown Columbus

Get Directions

Let's Talk

Request your date.

Tell us about your event and we'll check availability and set up a private showing. Venue showings are by appointment only.

Prefer to call? Reach us at 614-726-7360 or email hello@genesis-downtown.com.

Join the GENESIS Downtown E-mail Tribe

Exclusive offers, open-house invitations, and helpful wedding and event planning resources.

You're on the list. Talk soon.
Thank you. Your inquiry has been received and we'll be in touch shortly to check availability and set up a showing.