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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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, an IHG Hotel

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, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel 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 comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 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, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel. 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

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.

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).

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1001 reviews" "
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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The property was ok. The lobby is small but nice and the decor is modern. The rooms seemed to be updated but very small compared to others we’ve stayed in. We were in a 2 bedroom suite but the first room is as soon as you walk in, so it’s more like a 1 bedroom since there’s no living space. There weren’t many places to sit in the room, just 2 small chairs in the corners. The bathroom walls were banged up and so were the floors. Overall the feel of the room was less than stellar. We decided this would be our last time at a Holiday Inn. Staff was friendly and helpful. When we needed extra towels they provided them quickly. So service was good. The hotel is just a bit dinged up compared to what we’d like. Also when we returned to our hotel the second day our key wasn’t working. The front desk made us another one which didn’t work, then another that did the same. I called the front desk from my cell and they came right up. She tried her master card key which also didn’t work and ended up letting us in with the regular master key. It wasn’t a huge deal since we were checking out the next morning. Just a minor inconvenience of having to wait in the hall with the kids free a long day but it worked out. Like I said, staff was helpful. Hotel just needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bianca

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor communication about reservation but overall stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and clean fresh rooms. Close to where i will be going today.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Comfortable Hotel in Northern Columbus
The room was attractively furnished and spacious. The fridge, coffee maker and microwave were a real plus! The bed was very comfortable. The room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and the free breakfast was excellent with a lot of choices!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel, Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Didn't like that the bathroom in the 6 person suite is in the king bedroom so everyone has to cut through to use it. No privacy at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was clean and inviting. Breakfast was good and there was plenty of variety. One con was the music playing in the parking lot was heard all night in our room since it faced the front of the building where the entrance was located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room and staff was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liberty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bart was absolutely AMAZING. She treated my sister and I like family. She checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. She took us to our blink 182 concert and was so funny. She definitely deserves a raise or promotion. We will be visiting again specifically because of her hospitality and friendliness. The room was very clean as well. The decor was really nice too. We loved our whole experience here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to Hotel in Columbus when visiting my OSU student. It’s always clean and the staff are some of the friendliest people in the country. I always love my stay here 💯
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DJ, ONALASKA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property that has been recently renovated. Only complaint is that the grout is coming up by the bathroom and sticks to your feet. Guess they missed that area during renovation. Otherwise great place and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for Kenny Chesney concert at the nearby historic crew stadium. It was a convenient drive to the stadium. The staff was kind and the breakfast area was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and her friend attended a concert at the center right down the road so I ended up renting one room two bedrooms, the rooms were very clean and comfortable with a little kitchen area. The rooms were handicapped accessible as far as hearing doorbell but the bathroom wasn’t accessible so be careful when you order. This was a very nice stay and will highly recommend. Be careful because they charge a 50.00 deposit that is not in the advertisement anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos alberto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James or Kaye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was constantly checking in on us to see if they could assist with anything very clean seemed newly renovate would recommend for families
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Westfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kevin, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
someone in the hallway complaining at 1:50 am the first night we were there woke us up. Other than that it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't care much for hot breakfast selections.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024