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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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3232 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 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

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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 centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area offers 158 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 49-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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 Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Garden Grille
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site 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 centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2950 square feet (274 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in 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 specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

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 cots (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: from 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 aged 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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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

8/10 Good

Hong-Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have extra pillows, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs up

Comfy beds Easy check in Service and food at the restaurant were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room needs fixed a little but the morning staff was nice and helpful but the evening staff was not welcoming. Maybe they had an off day. But the room shades and curtains need fixed and the bathroom shower ceiling is falling apart by paint peeling and the air conditioner has a border at the bottom that was completely torn off and needs to be repaired
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet and pillow in room was dirty and stained. House keeping barged in our room at 930 in morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was free and check in was speedy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehjayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We unexpectedly needed a handicapped room and they provided us one. The room facilities were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cile

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was indoor and small. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fair. Everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beril

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, Staff was Great and friendly. Will definitely consider staying here next time we are at Columbus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and easy to get to destinations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

The shower was oddly made and upon further look there were many walls that had odd damage like poorly placed wallpaper and spray marks left on walls. Overall, it just didn’t feel clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was very clean, inside and out. We enjoyed the complimentary coffee and tea when we got there and when we left. The room was renovated and clean with lots of towels and it was nice there were large bottles of shampoo and conditioner. I never have enough conditioner in hotels but this one was great. There was a fridge and microwave which was convenient to reheat our pizza and left overs. All in all great stay and would recommend staying here if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all good-clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025