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

2.5 star property
Get ready for an adventure near Ohio State University! Fuel up with breakfast and stay active at the 24-hour gym.

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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In the heart of Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet, 24-hour gym, and library. Unwind by the indoor pool or explore nearby Ohio State University. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €123
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 13 min walk
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

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

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the 24-hour fitness centre. Also, Ohio Stadium and Historic Crew Stadium are a short five-minute drive away. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (969 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Wet bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

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 Suites Columbus Univ Area Osu

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG is in Oletangy West, a short 13-minute walk from Ohio State University. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t waste your money!
If you want to unable secondhand smoke or smell weed the whole time, probably your kind of place. Very dirty and run down.. looks nothing like the pictures. Pictures are clearly taken from another hotel with the same name. Don’t recommend. Staff isn’t friendly either.
Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Gave my room away because they overbooked!!!
When I arrived I was told by the hotel manager on duty that my room was cancelled and they apologize they were overbooked because of the multiple events in the city of Columbus. She refused to offer me anything or a room at another sister hotel. My Wife and I had drove 4 hours from Indiana and had no room to stay in as every other hotel was booked. I booked this hotel back in November of 24 and when we arrived on February 1st she would incredibly rude and told me she could not help me and that she could only offer me an apology. Worst hotel experience of my entire life!
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cleanliness of room
After check in we went to pur room and there was left over food in the refridgerator which was not ours.
Stephanie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Terrible experience
Customer service was terrible the minute we walked in the door till we left. Manager is a complete d*** Pictures are completely misleading
Garry, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Page, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brenna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Malinda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Not hassle free
They didn't have the room I booked. Waited 25 minutes to get upgraded room. It was on 2nd floor directly above the entrance, so....constant noise. Parking was horrible for someone who gets in late from events. 2 years running had to struggle to get a spot . On checkout, told me they don't print receipts through 3rd party bookings. I said you did last year, she pushes one button and out pops a receipt.
Philip, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Hotel was nice. We came in for the OSU game and they had a shuttle which was awesome but no shuttle back from the stadium.
Chad, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was fine- nice breakfast. The towels could use an upgrade- they were thin and grey. An upgrade would be welcome
sandy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Everything was great until I was told I had to pay extra to keep my car there past check-out because we went to the game (literally the entire hotel was going). Ok, no problem, how much can it possibly be??? It was $40, cash only, which I find extremely shady to keep my car parked at the hotel for 4 extra hours. No where does it mention that hefty fee or that it requires cash. Thy know they have you stuck and you have no choice but to pay it. Any establishment that fails to tell you extra fees and only accepts cash which they keep in a plain white envelope is shady. I like the hotel and the morning front desk lady during the week is great! But I don't like surprise fees that are clearly taking advantage, under the table, of people from out of town who have no choice but to keep there car there.
Angelena, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Looks like the hotel needs to be renovated.
Pratul, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this location. I usually stay here when I'm visiting Columbus
Tamiya, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Really cool room. Clean and nice. It wasn't quiet at night though. We were at the end of the hall farthest away from the elevator so I have no idea what we were hearing. The hot tub also wasn't hot, though it warmed up as we had the jets on, but wasn't warm enough. Was impressed it was functional though as most hotels aren't.
Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing spacious room! Nice clean hotel. Very friendly people
Marco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean and the staff was responsive. Quick check in. There wasn’t enough handicap parking.
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The rating is for the check in experience - which seems like is more of an Expedia issue. Apparently my card was declined because of the expiration date. This caused rez to be cancelled. I was never notified. Thank goodness they had a room available but I had to pay more. This is very frustrating as I made this rez months ago. I have exceptional credit. Ridiculous . What an awful process and has made me question using Expedia in future. I have quite a few upcoming reservations that I will be canceling and going direct.
Cheryl, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Second time staying here, nice and clean.
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review