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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property

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A buffet area with various food items in glass containers, including omelets and cheese.
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Property amenity
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.4 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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a plain wall in the background.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

2 Queen Standard

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had alll items needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
The lady at the desk on evening we checked in was absolutely awesome.. the hotel could use some upgrades, but was clean ..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heat and air worked good. Parking was good. Staff was nice and helpful. Elevator was out and helped us find room on first floor due to special need child with us. Very thankful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amjad

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing 👏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, room was very clean, well kept and quiet. Beds are very soft and comfortable, plenty of pillows and a warm blanket. Staff is top notch! Hard working and incredibly polite and professional. Each staff member is polite, helpful, friendly and just a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
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8/10 Good

Abdoulaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never mind I live early
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KENYON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

chrissy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was not very clean and visible things left on the floor. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Overall cleanliness was not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet seat was very loose, no soap in dispenser. The elevator needs to be serviced...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Asked for the toilet seat to be fixed 3 times it was not fixed and I stayed there for 4 days
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in the City
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tub drained very, very slow. When checking out i mentioned this to the front desk staff who responded “we are aware of the problem but the slum lord owner doesn’t care to fix the problems”
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish they would have had some type of fresh fruit with the breakfast. They need to have at least one chair with no wheels for safety. I have arthritis and it was unsafe for for me to use wheels. Room was clean, staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay with Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was courteous, but they put me on the 4th floor knowing the elevator was out. They found a room on the first floor instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rudix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were nice and rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy check in/check out. Breakfast was fine, just the gravy was a weird sticky consistency.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025