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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fitness facility
Room amenity
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$102
$87 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23

Explore the area

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701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in Columbus (South Linden), Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Historic Crew Stadium and Ohio History Center. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ohio Stadium and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ohio State University.

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ohio History Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Progressive Field - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hudson Marketing Group - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Summit Music Hall - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Springs Brewery Taproom & Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers 71 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 7.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo Hotel State OH Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I 71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abby

There was no pancakes and it was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The worst place I’ve ever stayed so filthy and they tried to charge me twice for a two night stay. The worst place ever please take them off your website.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very noisey. Pounding ftom criling sll night long.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amjad, Pickering

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing 👏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramyaa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
the food was cold. half the equipments dud not work. got wheezing staying in the room. loid hanging on the upper floor the entire night. not a pleasant stsy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
None
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

IYAD

Roo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marcya, milan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great. Rooms clean. Beds comfy. Area not much around. Hallways noisy!!!! Could gear every door shut!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very loud
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod A

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

DONALD

Disliked: Staff & service
We paid for our trip thru Hotels.com for the room when I booked it, so the room charge was taken care of before ever leaving for our trip to Columbus Ohio. When we arrived, we had to give a credit card at check in which is the normal practice. Then the issues started. The hotel charged us again for the room we already paid for, but I was told that this was just a pending charge and that it would fall off my credit card. This week the charge actually went thru and posted to my credit card. I called the hotel, and they gave me the run around the first day and said to call Holiday Inn Reservations. I called them and after several minutes got disconnected. The next morning, I called the hotel and was told to call hotels.com and have them call the hotel to get it reversed. When hotels.com called later that day the person at the hotel said we no showed and they could not issue a refund due to cancelation policies. WHAT!! We stayed there. Finally, a couple of days later I called the hotel manager again and got ahold of hotels.com and they got with the manager and reversed the charge. I never had such a bad experience and hassle. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BILLS IF YOU STAY HERE!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. They need to improve the lighting though. It was very poor.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy check in/check out. Breakfast was fine, just the gravy was a weird sticky consistency.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quedon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, however the area was sketchy. I grabbed food next door and had some very weird/sketchy interactions with people in the area. The room itself was not the cleanest. There were some suspicious stains on the carpet, the room looked run down, the fridge was making a loud ticking noise, and there seemed to be a lot of cosmetic damage to the walls, paint, etc. I would not make this my first choice of hotels to stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENYON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice and clean. The full breakfast was definitely a plus. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Arkisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was mold in the bathroom, the bre
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025