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

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG 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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 13 minutes by foot from Ohio State University and a 4-minute drive from Ohio Stadium
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free 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 transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 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 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
  • 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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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

chunhua

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no good service was poor.Not nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shanae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
My stay was the worse they were very prejudice they treated me and my family very bad one of the lady’s came near the pool area with a chair and sat there just to watch my kids swim to have a reason to tell them to get out , we bothered no one while we were there had no complaints , they kept calling up to are room disturbing us we were not loud nor disrespectful one lady came up to are room once she counted all the black kids in the pool and told me they were all for my room which was not true I only had 4 kids in the pool it was the wirsy I will never ever go back there I ask for a refund nd so I could leave and was told no but instead of letting me leave they made me deel uncomfortable the worst hotel I have ever been to I couldn’t wait to check out in the am it was my sons 9 th birthday and all he wanted to do was swim and they made his birthday very un pleasing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to The Ohio Stadium which was perfect for our family weekend getaway. All the staff (and other guests) were amazing and very friendly. It was like the whole hotel was a big family for the weekend hanging out. It was a pretty cool environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, indianapolis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fact the hotel was central to where I needed to be for the NHL game played at Ohio Stadium. Campus/Stadium was an easy 20 min walk from hotel. Room was clean. Floor i was on was quiet. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and conveniently located near Ohio Stadium where we were attending an event. The upcharge they charged for being a busy weekend was ridiculous ($400 a night) when it’s typically $150 ish. But such is surge pricing I guess.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very disappointing!

At check in the guest service representative announced my room number for the lobby to know. Luckily my husband was with me so I wasn’t too worried about safety. When opening up the bed I found make up stains all over the bed. I called the front desk and housekeeping came up and changed the sheets. Then I turn on the tv to find the tv is cracked. Breakfast attendant made us feel like we were bothering her when asking for something. Not Holiday Inn standards by any means. Definitely will not be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

Very good, clean modern room. Hotel very nice and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John, Gurnee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is under renovation and the room we used was outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dnyanesh Yashwant, St Louis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked this hotel stay of one night. Rooms n bathrooms were clean n modernized
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay! So close to campus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and overall great visit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Staff super helpful would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Port Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect for our campus tour needs. My room didn’t have a hair dryer but with one call, had a brand new on my room within minutes. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel, clean pool. What you would want in a hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in, the front desk said they upgraded me to 2 queens vs. a king for my husband and I. I said very nicely that doesn't sound like an upgrade and if I could just have the King room that I booked a couple months ago. They basically said they filled those rooms already. I would have appreciated them saying they made a mistake rather than trying to slip it by as an upgrade. Very disappointing for the high price. The bathroom had some grime in the sink and white soap splattered on the bathroom door which wasn't nice to look at. I just expected better. Otherwise it was a nice place. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quick stay due to a hospital procedure. We was able to check-in early for testing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

I stay here often due to receiving medical treatment from OSU James Center and I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. They staff is very friendly and always accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025