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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large television screen.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by seating areas and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.
A lobby with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, a fireplace, and a large window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$110 nightly
The current price is $129 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whetstone Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave (Wet Bar)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area in Columbus (Oletangy West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. .This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Nationwide Arena and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bill Davis Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Whetstone Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roosters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area offers 152 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

University Inn Columbus
Columbus Red Roof Inn
Red Roof Inn Columbus Ohio State University Hotel Columbus
Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area
Hampton Inn Columbus/University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Ohio
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Columbus
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean and breakfast and room were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, accessible room fit our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff, clean room, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and rooms were clean and well maintained. The staff were very helpful, breakfast was decent. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Would definitely stay here again. The room was beautiful and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean room, and free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property and pet-friendly with a great breakfast. Rooms were clean and parking is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Always stay at Hampton when available. Staff is great, breakfast very good, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, beautiful property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best free breakfast I’ve had at a hotel in a while. Clean and plentiful, with great variety and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fine place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was excellent, the staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The free breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really felt very comfortable because room was very clean and everything you need was there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night....Very nice hotel...the breakfast was great too!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was in a great location, very clean comfortable and nice decorated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this place was excellent! Beds were very comfortable, room was spotless and very nicely decorated throughout everywhere. Very nice breakfast and a wonderful selection of food and very fresh. Coffee or hot tea or hot chocolate available at all times in the day or late at night. This was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night with our pet. The property is clean and well-maintained. The free breakfast was great. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shopping all close by. Great breakfast buffet and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very clean, very hot water one of the nicest Hampton Inns I’ve stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was large because it was an accessible room. Lots of space. The breakfast kitchen staff were always ready to assist people with their needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People was great, breakfast station has a lot of options. But my shower floor had mold
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was clean, staff was excellent. I was able to check in early. Close to resturants easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026