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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bill Davis Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 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 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. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • 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 4-minute drive from Ohio Stadium
  • 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. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square metres) and includes conference space. 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. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1013 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and the dining area were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for a quick business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Shefontia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant. The hotel staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
From Pilar to Post, it was a spectacular trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool had way too much chlorine in it other then that it was a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Very clean facility very professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice employees
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was just all around nice, affordable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yu Jin

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. The front desk person was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anuja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very average to below average breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was very courteous. The only complaint I would say would be the continental breakfast left a lit up be desired. Other wise it was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, very large, nice TV, comfortable beds, and plenty of sitting areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Clean room, good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Yea
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

CARALINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was so spacious and very clean. Breakfast was great. The wait for the elevator was at least 5 minutes every single time with people crowded together due to the wait. Also, we waited up to 20 minutes at the front desk twice due to only one person working the desk. The local shuttle is fantastic and the location is super close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met all our expectations, the front desk was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Odilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff was kind and provided good customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Hotel charges $15 a night for "gated parking". Technically there is a short fence around the back and sides of the property, but there is no gate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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