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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University

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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 11 PM, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Popular LocationOhio State University13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSchottenstein Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhio Stadium4 min drive
  • AirportColumbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)16 min drive
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Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel is in the city center. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Schottenstein Center or Ohio Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 13 min walk
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Ohio State University
A free breakfast buffet, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and wet bars, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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 transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 969 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:30 AM–11 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel on Aug 26, 2024 start from $91.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Oletangy West, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside and Ohio State University. Ohio Stadium is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1008 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

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great - super friendly. Room was really clean, very comfortable. Bed was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewen, Broadview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The AC in the room was so noisy. How can anybody sleep with such a noice? If the AC in the room wasn’t running g then the AC at the end of the floor where my room was, was running. I barely slept this night. The toilet wasn’t cleaned properly. Really disgusting! And I had an annoying fly in my room. I liked the overall look of that hotel. Modern and new. No dirty carpet in the rooms. My room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pavan

Traveled with family
It was noisy from inside as well from outside at nights. You can clearly hear the road noise which made uncomfortable at sleep, otherwise everything is nice. Breakfast spread is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Cincinnati

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place to stay. Really clean, looks new, and the staff are wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super kind and helpful.The rooms were very clean and spacious.The complimentary breakfast was good, really no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Meagan L

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. However, the hot tub was broken and out of order, so that was disappointing. The pool was open, but there were maybe 12 guests down there utilizing the pool and it apparently set the fire alarm off. We had to evacuate the pool. We also had to evacuate the building very briefly. We couldn't get back in the pool until after the firemen gave us the go ahead. The staff handled it nicely and sent an apology message out to everyone, so that was nice. They were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was not much to be desired, but it was included, so we weren't going to complain. Overall, we stayed a night and it was comfortable and good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roni

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick stay. Sleep, shower, and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location in walking distance to the OSU stadium. There were a few gas stations and restaurants in walking distance, but its more set up for having a car. The pool was busy as it was 95 degrees and a baseball tournament going on, but the breakfast was hot and delicious. Best size refrigerator we had on this trip and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problems were the loud kids running the halls and the bathtub is very hard and unsafe to get in and out of
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 5 nights and the hotel was clean & easy to get to where we were visiting family. The staff was great especially Barb at the reception desk. They did have an issue with fire alarm going off 2 nights in a row as they were doing some maintenance work in their swimming area but other than that we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Close to OSU. Everything you need for a night in Columbus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. Staff was friendly. Beds were very comfortable. The only thing I noticed was that you could hear next door neighbors tv or loud talking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very nice.The rooms were spacious and clean.No complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of Holiday Inn Express served its purpose and had the amenities that we’re looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Upon checking in I was asked what kind of room service I would like during my 4 night stay. I said at most I would need fresh towels because I'm not going to be here long so I didn't feel as though I need much. I was told that my dirty towels and trash would be taken every day and I would be given fresh towels. I never seen any staff except the front desk every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s safe very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great besides the breakfast being taken down at 9:30am rather than 10am as advertised. There were about 15 people looking to eat and the food had not run out. Also our room key being deactivated at 10am when check out wasn't until 11am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

daima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and perfect for our stay for one night as we traveled home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a concert - very close to campus and safe walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5