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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

3.0 star property

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Reception
Breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine, al fresco dining
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3232 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room With Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Accessible Two Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Hotel with free parking, near Ohio State University
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area offers 158 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 49-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Garden Grille
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ohio State University and a few minutes from Schottenstein Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2950 square feet (274 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbus hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Garden Grille - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,950 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express 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 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 2 children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (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 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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 2 children 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Location perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and helpful. Food was very tasty!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, convenient stay. Just expensive as a 3 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hanze

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, comfortable bed. Whole venue was beautiful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela, PEEKSKILL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hair in bathtub
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela, PEEKSKILL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I walked off the elevator, food, trash, and beer bottles were on the table. The first room I was given had hair in the shower and sink. After requesting a 2nd room, there was hair IN THE BED!!! I called management and requested a refund. They stated that I will be credited the amount but have not been reimbursed as of 10/14.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Rittman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Clean and nice lobby. Pretty room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Jt fi gdhu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean. Convenient location. Staff was always pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Staff and facilities top-notch. Most hotels now have free breakfast, but they do not. However, the restaurant served very good cooked to order breakfast. We didn't try them for dinner. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, close to the venue for our show. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zinta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room drain was clogged, keurig did not work, some lights did not work otherwise nice stay and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025