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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (OSU-Ohio State University)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 13 minutes by foot from Ohio State University and a 3-minute drive from Schottenstein Center
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (969 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Wet bar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fresh and clean property. Well appointed snack and beverage area. Courteous staff. Wonderful comfortable beds. Just a fantastic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the indoor pool and hot tub. Having an hour of adult swim at the end of the night was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

sandy

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was fine- nice breakfast. The towels could use an upgrade- they were thin and grey. An upgrade would be welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was great until I was told I had to pay extra to keep my car there past check-out because we went to the game (literally the entire hotel was going). Ok, no problem, how much can it possibly be??? It was $40, cash only, which I find extremely shady to keep my car parked at the hotel for 4 extra hours. No where does it mention that hefty fee or that it requires cash. Thy know they have you stuck and you have no choice but to pay it. Any establishment that fails to tell you extra fees and only accepts cash which they keep in a plain white envelope is shady. I like the hotel and the morning front desk lady during the week is great! But I don't like surprise fees that are clearly taking advantage, under the table, of people from out of town who have no choice but to keep there car there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pratul, Fredericktown

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looks like the hotel needs to be renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamiya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this location. I usually stay here when I'm visiting Columbus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool room. Clean and nice. It wasn't quiet at night though. We were at the end of the hall farthest away from the elevator so I have no idea what we were hearing. The hot tub also wasn't hot, though it warmed up as we had the jets on, but wasn't warm enough. Was impressed it was functional though as most hotels aren't.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spacious room! Nice clean hotel. Very friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the staff was responsive. Quick check in. There wasn’t enough handicap parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

The rating is for the check in experience - which seems like is more of an Expedia issue. Apparently my card was declined because of the expiration date. This caused rez to be cancelled. I was never notified. Thank goodness they had a room available but I had to pay more. This is very frustrating as I made this rez months ago. I have exceptional credit. Ridiculous . What an awful process and has made me question using Expedia in future. I have quite a few upcoming reservations that I will be canceling and going direct.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Bradford

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean and best. Staff is very friendly, accommodating and helpful. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and the choice of dining options in Columbus is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this was a very clean and pretty hotel. Very modern and updated. Biggest complaint was that the walls/floors are not sound proof. We were woken up by people a floor above us walking back and forth in their room because the beautiful hard floors do not lend themselves to the best choice for quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room clean everyone was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average but not gluten-free - EV CHARGING
Overall, the day was fairly average. I arrived about an hour before Before check-in was told that I would need to wait a couple of hours and when I came back to check in and I had to wait about 10 minutes to get the check-in process undertaken as the associate behind the counter was busy on the phone. I have stayed at other hotels in this brand and they have had gluten-free option for breakfast in this location did not have any and I was told by the kitchen staff that they normally do not. The main reason I wanted to stay at this hotel compared to neighboring hotels as they had EV charging available, which I needed for my vehicle. I was very pleased with the charging stations and their accessibility.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024