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

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Ohio State University

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $121
includes taxes & fees
$103 per night
Feb 10 - Feb 11

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

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
  • Free area shuttle

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

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness center. Also, Historic Crew Stadium and Greater Columbus Convention Center are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (969 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Wet bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel is in Oletangy West, a short 13-minute walk from Ohio State University. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Terrible experience
Customer service was terrible the minute we walked in the door till we left. Manager is a complete d*** Pictures are completely misleading
Garry, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Page, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brenna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Malinda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Not hassle free
They didn't have the room I booked. Waited 25 minutes to get upgraded room. It was on 2nd floor directly above the entrance, so....constant noise. Parking was horrible for someone who gets in late from events. 2 years running had to struggle to get a spot . On checkout, told me they don't print receipts through 3rd party bookings. I said you did last year, she pushes one button and out pops a receipt.
Philip, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Hotel was nice. We came in for the OSU game and they had a shuttle which was awesome but no shuttle back from the stadium.
Chad, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Really cool room. Clean and nice. It wasn't quiet at night though. We were at the end of the hall farthest away from the elevator so I have no idea what we were hearing. The hot tub also wasn't hot, though it warmed up as we had the jets on, but wasn't warm enough. Was impressed it was functional though as most hotels aren't.
Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing spacious room! Nice clean hotel. Very friendly people
Marco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cleanliness and the choice of dining options in Columbus is great
martha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Joan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Overall, this was a very clean and pretty hotel. Very modern and updated. Biggest complaint was that the walls/floors are not sound proof. We were woken up by people a floor above us walking back and forth in their room because the beautiful hard floors do not lend themselves to the best choice for quiet rooms.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room clean everyone was nice
Denise, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Average but not gluten-free - EV CHARGING
Overall, the day was fairly average. I arrived about an hour before Before check-in was told that I would need to wait a couple of hours and when I came back to check in and I had to wait about 10 minutes to get the check-in process undertaken as the associate behind the counter was busy on the phone. I have stayed at other hotels in this brand and they have had gluten-free option for breakfast in this location did not have any and I was told by the kitchen staff that they normally do not. The main reason I wanted to stay at this hotel compared to neighboring hotels as they had EV charging available, which I needed for my vehicle. I was very pleased with the charging stations and their accessibility.
Kevin, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

I was in town for a tennis tournament and needed to check out a day earlier than was booked due to it ending a day earlier than originally thought. Even though I tried to change my reservation when I checked in, I was told that since I booked through Orbitz, they could not change it and that I would have to change it through Orbitz. The Orbitz app would not let me change it since it was the day of check in. I had to pay for an additional night that I couldn't use. :(
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Place was great! When a medical emergency occurred during breakfast, the staff was fast to react and assist. They were all very good
Beronda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Jacquelyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

My room smells like cigarette smoke covered by febreeze. When someone from the lobby came up, she agreed. She brought some fabric spray with her and went to spray the curtains. I asked her not to spray because the scent on top of the cigarette smoke makes me nauseous. She sprayed anyways. She said she would see if there was another room available but she thought they were at capacity. She never got back to me one way or another.
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Super friendly staff, hotel was clean and the room fully stocked (towels, toiletries, coffee )."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM