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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$118
$100 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet Bar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Ohio Stadium. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Historic Crew Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • Bedsheets 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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. 694 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

It was great !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast- nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Divinia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay while spending time in Ohio. Thank you for helping make my graduation day perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and public areas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Breakfast didn't start early enough. The Shower temperature was all or nothing in room 419
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was winter.. no need for air conditioning.. Breakfast good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Traci

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay, was clean but the beds were not very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Presotn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool air blew through the AC unit all night. Could not get the heater to come on. Breakfast didn't start until 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and clean rooms. Close to the Ohio convention center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olalekan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was sparking. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Laurel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was fast. No waiting. Clerk was pleasant and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay. The hotel was very comfortable. We enjoyed the hot breakfast. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geertje

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025