Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$113
$96 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 30 - May 1

Explore the area

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650 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Place, Ohio Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lou Berliner Sports Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, COSI
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

In the heart of Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Lou Berliner Sports Park and Scioto Audubon Metro Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ohio Theatre and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from COSI.

What's nearby

  • Schiller Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohio Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • COSI - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepazo Tapas Bar Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Classics Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Comfort Downtown Columbus
Comfort Inn Downtown Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown Hotel
Inn Express Columbus Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard, New Rochelle

Courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Decent room. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious and clean Breakfast was good Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Issrah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean. Breakfast food was bad. Staff were rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Clean room very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionte

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I don’t know where they took those photos but this is an old hotel with concrete walls and stained floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms and very professional and helpful reception staff! Great location for easy access to German Village, And downtown and Columbus! Max the manager was exceptionally helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Fausto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Checking in was friendly enough. Walking into the lobby the floor was pretty dirty… we came back down to head out for dinner the floor was still all muddy as well as when we returned. Our room was okay… the bathroom needs to be cleaned up and the two holes in the shower wall need to be completely covered…. Little creepy even if it doesn’t go through to the next room. There was some patchwork done by using old plastic wall pieces…. STOP PENALIZING A GUEST FOR WANTING TO PARK AFTER PAYING TO STAY! The parking lot isn’t secured or monitored by security and to go further there are placards stating to park at your own risk…. Get real… stop being greedy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! Stayed there before. Very friendly, helpful staff. Clean room, nice amenities, and great location for the gay bars of Columbus. Rick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms was very clean and everything smelled so fresh! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Coffee was amazing and breakfast buffet more than enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

frederic

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Hubert, Springfield

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in on Christmas Eve night, and Sam was at the front desk. Although he was short staffed due to employees wanting to be with their families at Christmas, he was so polite, friendly, attentive and went beyond what was expected on a normal day to be accommodating! He is to be commended! Very grateful for making our stay extraordinary! Besides that, the room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Excellent hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and courteous. The breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

salvador

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esau

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom needs complete remodel, no t enough parking and should have been told (and discounted) since there was no 'free' breakfast. What a disappointment!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every staff member was pleasant and hepful. Very comfortable and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025