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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Room amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State Fairgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

A 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and self parking are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers 71 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Historic Crew Stadium. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 11 minutes by foot from Historic Crew Stadium and a 3-minute drive from Ohio History Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, 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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: USD 7.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo Hotel State OH Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I 71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, however the area was sketchy. I grabbed food next door and had some very weird/sketchy interactions with people in the area. The room itself was not the cleanest. There were some suspicious stains on the carpet, the room looked run down, the fridge was making a loud ticking noise, and there seemed to be a lot of cosmetic damage to the walls, paint, etc. I would not make this my first choice of hotels to stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENYON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice and clean. The full breakfast was definitely a plus. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Arkisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was mold in the bathroom, the bre
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

tina

Travelled with group
I went to check after making my reservation months before seeing my friends. Tried to check in and was told since i left 30 miles to hotels i was not allowed to stay there. So not only due to i was 30 miles away from hotel i could stay there due to hotel rules they wanted to charge me still for the room. I just have never heard of that before. I was only trying to be close to airport and the stadium after game. Front desk employee was extremely rude about the whole things but i actually live 35 miles from hotel and still would not let me stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
General manager at service desk was extremely rude.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was fine and the hotel was fine. It advertises to be part of the Ohio Expo Center...but it is miles away from the Expo Center. Check in was fine, but at check out, the hotel could not give my elderly mother a paper receipt and I've never received a receipt via email either. We were told that was the only way to receive a receipt for payment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rissy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Allysen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to use the room phone for a fight happening next to our room and it was disconnected, No breakfast options available and not a safe area when you have 24hr security cars on site
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, breakfast was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

tricia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cleanliness of the bathroom floor was unsatisfactory, and the overall condition of the bathroom did not meet expected standards. The breakfast selection deviated from the typical Holiday Inn offerings, notably lacking milk, cinnamon rolls, and pancakes, which was a disappointment, particularly regarding the absence of cinnamon rolls, a consistent expectation during my stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

carlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, breakfast was good but waffles and juice were out of order. $9 to park in their parking lot with no security or cover was a little ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff was beyond terrible. All have IQ's to the right of the decimal point. Zero customer service skills. They should ALL be terminated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have NEVER had a terrible experience with Holiday Inns. Not until today anyway. NOTHING about this experience was what I would even call fair. I understand I came in late (just past midnight) but COME ON! Starting with the “gentleman” at the front desk had me write my email and zip code on a piece of paper that had several other guest’s emails and zip codes that plastered all over it (um…ever heard of a thing called privacy?!). Then after walking to Timbuktu to place a parking pass in my vehicle, I boarded an elevator that made me seriously question if a cable would snap at any minute. Then I get to “my” room and am greeted by the same person who checked me in, informing me that they double booked my room. He then proceeded to open the door to show me! Didn’t knock. Just let himself in. What if someone wasn’t dressed?! THEN he takes me down to another room, through an hallway LITTERED with trash (I mean all up and down the middle of the hallway…not just by the doors) and assures me it’s fine and that he will call to get me a discount for the trouble. Ok. Fine. Not 10 minutes later as I am getting into bed (because ya know…it’s late), he comes back. Why you ask? BECAUSE THERE ARE 2 MEN STANDING OUTSIDE AND I AM IN THEIR ROOM! Mind you it is now almost 1am and I am being ushered to my third room. I get in it, ac does work, curtain doesn’t close, and I’m right above the neon lights of the signage. I would seriously URGE you to NEVER stay here. Ever. Go 10 minutes up the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelia

Disliked: Staff & service
The desk clerk down graded our room. He said they were over booked. Also since we booked the room from a third party not through the hotel’s website or itself. What does it matter who book through. They still got our business. We were not happy. We will never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Pradeep

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got a baseman room. Reception is a football field away feom the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Travelled with family
Breakfast was fine. We didn’t use the work spaces. However, the caulking in the bathroom shower was moldy and chunks of it were missing. It didn’t look clean at all. We also found several bugs crawling in the bathroom floor. The bed was awful. It was sunken in both sides and hard as a board. Extremely uncomfortable. We were very disappointed as we have stayed in Holiday Inns before and had good experiences. However the staff was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025