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

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden floor.
A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a decorative wall with a cityscape mural.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a wall-mounted TV.
A modern living room with two blue armchairs, a white bookshelf, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $123
$104 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Nicklaus Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a desk with a coffee machine, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a yellow office chair, a large wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a built-in bench, and a view of the adjacent room.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a small kitchenette.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a yellow office chair, a large wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Nationwide Arena and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bill Davis Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Whetstone Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬4 min walk

About this property

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 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 an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

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. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides 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 banquet hall. 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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 969 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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.

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

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

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbus Univ Area Osu by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff was very helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time pool and hot tub were great. Room and hotel very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, room was clean, staff was friendly, overall had an amazing time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beds . The breakfast bar was great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and comfortable. Only complaint was the pay to park situation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and the dining area were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ayodeji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just like the environment and is very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bigger and nicer fitness room than expected. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuruddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel went above and beyond making our stay in Columbus, OH for a Bruno Mars concert memorable!! Front desk staff were incredibly kind and checked in consistently during our stay to make sure things were to our satisfaction. I’m so glad we stayed here. Thank you everyone at the Holiday Inn in downtown Columbus, OH!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to every thing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Breakfast options were very limited but enough to get you by in a rush.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for a quick business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the staff tries very hard to make this a very good experience. It was extremely crowded due to the golf tournament and the track meet and they worked really hard to make it all work. I would definitely recommend going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the hotel is kept very clean. I was disappointed to learn when I got there I had to pay for parking. It did not mention that on hotels.com when I booked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff went above and beyond to help me navigate some hiccups on my trip with the kids. Thank you so much, I would definately stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room & bath was clean and modern, however the tub or stool has a leak.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shefontia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant. The hotel staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was so clean that the room smelled so strong of bleach it was overwhelming
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building has lots of unfinished work. There is a $10/night parking fee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was just all around nice, affordable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025