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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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Easton Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 13 min walk
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Columbus? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary 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 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

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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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. 259 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1001 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARINIKA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Nice upgrades. Large rooms. Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for staying for Ohio State game
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight for OSU game. Although walkable from the stadium it was 40 minutes away walking. Hotel clean. Staff friendly. Could hear walking above us But good value for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rich

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to move our freshman son into his dorm at OSU and the staff here are outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, rooms clean & well-appointed, comfortable pillows and beds, very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. My mom enjoyed the free breakfast. I was here for a medical appointment. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is new and very clean. People were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at a clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyerusalem

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Every things Excellent love it thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff couldn’t be nicer. Room with two beds was HUGE. Breakfast was standard but adequate. Pool has hot tub! Great stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Priya checked us in and was very friendly. She even upgraded our room to give us more space. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome, we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Nice rooms. Comfy beds. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled 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