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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
Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 11 PM, sun loungers
Indoor spa tub
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU
Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is $87
per night
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

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 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Easton Town Center and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

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)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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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

8/10 Good

Roel

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and went out of their way for me to have a great stay. Close to OSU & many places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024