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

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July 2025

August 2025

Experience the warmth of a crackling fire in our inviting lobby, featuring comfortable seating areas and a dining space.

Relax in a stylish room with two single beds, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV.

Relax in a contemporary lounge area with a tufted sofa, matching bench, and a coffee table, perfect for casual meetings or unwinding.

Relax in a stylish living space with two plush armchairs, a unique shelving unit, and a patterned floor.

Cozy up by the fireplace in our inviting lobby, featuring comfortable sofas and a stylish metal accent above the central hearth.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included

Explore the area

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

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

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

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Very good

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Excellent

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Excellent

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Good

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

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

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 centre and a 24-hour business centre 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 centre, conference space and concierge services are on-site.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as 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 an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

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 Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
13 minutes by foot from Ohio State University and a 3-minute drive from Schottenstein Center
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 centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre 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 a 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
969 square feet of 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

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

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

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.

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

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

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Montinaue

Travelled with family and small children

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I arrived at 12 pm for my one night stay and still was expected to pay full price and a deposit. My stay was on 3/27/25. It is now 4/17/25 and my deposit still has not been released to me. Staff was not the nicest.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

17 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

16 Apr 2025

Very comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner

16 Apr 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

14 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family

14 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Piketon

13 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family

13 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was clean and convenient. On-site staff were excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

nothing more to say

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markeese

10 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with partner

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Woke up in the middle of the night to a puddle on the floor and water pooled on top of the air conditioning unit. Appears the window leaked during a heavy rain event. The baseboard was also peeling off the wall on the exterior wall due to moisture issues. The ceiling/floors need better sound deadening. We could hear the footsteps of the elephants, I mean people, directly above us. The floors being vinyl plank were extremely dirty and should be wet cleaned more often. The shower curtain smelled musty. Last and perhaps most important was the severe lack of parking. There are not nearly enough parking spots on th property and the lot fills quickly late in the day forcing many guests to park off site or in another nearby parking lot.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family and small children

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful staff, great rooms! I highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Travelled with family

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

property is very close to grave yard and not value for money. you can get better hotel for this price

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Deanne

6 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PARIS

Travelled with family

4 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Front desk staff is amazing.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

4 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and Comfortable hotel. I would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family

2 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We love it , it was nice and close to to venue and clean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

1 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with family

31 Mar 2025

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

The staff was extremely nice and I even lost my phone in the front desk found it and returned it to me the hot tub was really nice and hot and that heated pool was actually heated the rooms were clean the view was great it was definitely a place I would like to stay again

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024