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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
300 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)
325 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)
325 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
300 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
300 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)
300 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Easton Town Center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Columbus? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measuring 969 square feet (90 square meters) include conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours and an area shuttle are complimentary for guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free airport transportation
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Conference space size (meters) - 90
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 969
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 100
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu, an IHG Hotel offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wet bar
  • Braille signage
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbus Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Columbus Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Columbus Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbus Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbus Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Express Univ Area Osu
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbus Univ Area Osu

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

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.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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