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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bill Davis Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1king W/Fridge Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet Bar)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this hotel has a 24-hour business center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station.
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area offers 152 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ohio State University and a few minutes from Ohio Stadium
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area also features a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

University Inn Columbus
Columbus Red Roof Inn
Red Roof Inn Columbus Ohio State University Hotel Columbus
Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area
Hampton Inn Columbus/University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Ohio
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location, very clean comfortable and nice decorated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Very comfortable beds and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness of hotel, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & friendly staff. Perfect location for what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room.. clean, spacious, new modern feel!! Easy check in with very friendly staff!! Great breakfast and clean dining area! Dining staff was great and very attentive! Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very clean. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Breakfast was good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean and comfortable. Pleasantly surprised to see that breakfast was included during our stay and there were plenty of options to choose from. I would stay here again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room and lobby area were clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the fitness center and the warm breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, but the pull out couch needed an extra bed roll or much better mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

It was great !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tyler was great (needs a new shirt tho). A shuttle to the Schotenstein Center would be a great idea, would even pay for it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay. The hotel was very comfortable. We enjoyed the hot breakfast. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast- nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Nice Rooms Great Breakfasts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and rooms were very clean and our stay was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Divinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay while spending time in Ohio. Thank you for helping make my graduation day perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and good breakfast. Indoor pool was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, staff, and room was excellent! Close to Ohio State University!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025