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

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October 2025

November 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Housekeeping
Laundry

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

Place, Ohio State University
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Schottenstein Center
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Ohio Stadium
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Good

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

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

Excellent

30 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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Excellent

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

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

Very good

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

Excellent

28 sq m
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, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)

Wonderful

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

Standard Room

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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, 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 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. 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 comfy beds and cleanliness
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. 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 10 per day)
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) 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.

Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 10 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

8.0

Very good

Travelled with family

22 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

21 Jul 2025

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

Very Clean

I was only there for one night, so I can't speak too much on all the amenities, but overall the entire hotel was very clean and well-maintained and certainly a good option to stay in Columbus - cheaper than downtown, but still close enough to the city core that nothing is too far.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family

20 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Staff was friendly and pleasant. Breakfast was really good. Pool was a little small. Overall, good hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family

18 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

18 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

17 Jul 2025

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

Clean hotel and location is good

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana, Hamburg

Travelled with family

16 Jul 2025

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

Upon our arrival, our reservation was canceled. They said they notified Expedia to notify me which did not happen After driving six hours to get to our hotel, they had canceled it. But then offered the same room at a higher rate Which at that point I was not interested in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

16 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Travelled with family

15 Jul 2025

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

Never again

The room was filthy and when I told someone about it I was told it would be deep cleaned but no one showed up. The next day I said again and one of the manager on duty showed up, took pictures and again guaranteed to somebody would come and do a deep clean. They finally showed up and still I had to call and ask for more cleaning because I was here in the bathroom on the walls before we left, there was hair on the ceiling before we left the air conditioner went out in the bleeding. The office manager on duty was extremely rude. I did not know she was a manager on duty. She just told me she put it on the books for maintenance to come and look at it. Finally it was fixed. Might this day at this hotel was absolutely horrible and I will never recommend this chain to anybody.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2025

Nice enough hotel. Nothing too fancy, would stay again. Price was fair for a 2 bedroom suite. AC was very loud and annoying annd the bed end table missing from the wall. Towels never collected or replenished. Front desk 10/10. Hotel was nice and quiet. Breakfast was ok.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with group

13 Jul 2025

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

Everything was good except one thing. Plenty of parking, good food close by, staff were friendly and informative, clean. The only drawback was a car being broken into over night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025