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

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Ohio State University

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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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
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is S$180
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, 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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, 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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

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 - ‬8 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
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
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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

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

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 and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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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.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was hot, delicious, and offered a good variety of options. (46 reviews)
  • The hot tub was excellent, perfect temperature, and a great place to relax. (9 reviews)
  • The hot tub and spa were excellent, and the adult swim time was a great feature. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Was a great stay
2-night trip

10/10

The front desk was very accommodating and friendly.
4-night trip

8/10

Friendly staff, spacious room, and good selection at breakfast.
2-night trip

10/10

Staff was incredibly friendly, room was bigger than expected and comfortable
1-night trip

10/10

Great family stay!! Would highly recommend. Clean, spacious and friendly staff. My kids said it was one of their best hotel visits!
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Everything was clean and everyone was very nice.
1-night trip

10/10

Really comfortable and incredible beds! My mom and I both had one of our best nights of sleep in a hotel that I can remember. We also received a great text in advance asking if we needed anything (and they responded)!
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly and accommodating staff upon check-in. Room was spacious. Excellent breakfast. Nice comfortable overnight stay.
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel was very clean and our room was welcoming. The breakfast was outstanding and the staff was so attentive. We are so glad we chose this hotel for our stay, and we will definitely book again.
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and Comfortable hotel. I would definitely stay again
2-night trip

8/10

Clean, friendly staff, very easy to walk from place to place if needed!
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff and overall great visit!
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and very hospitable environment
2-night trip

10/10

Rooms clean Pool nice Staff excellent!
1-night trip

10/10

The staff was extremely nice and I even lost my phone in the front desk found it and returned it to me the hot tub was really nice and hot and that heated pool was actually heated the rooms were clean the view was great it was definitely a place I would like to stay again
1-night trip

10/10

Another great stay! So close to campus
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff, clean hotel, clean pool. What you would want in a hotel stay.
1-night trip

4/10

Staff check in were not friendly or knowledgeable. Until a younger employee came in and got things moving. Breakfast was listed as starting @ 6:30 and wasn’t served until 7:00. There are no brochures in the room that give information about the hotel or amenities.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, clean rooms.
3-night trip

10/10

Very friendly staff! Warm and welcoming, nice breakfast, clean facility!
1-night trip

8/10

We liked this hotel stay of one night. Rooms n bathrooms were clean n modernized
1-night trip

10/10

Within walking distance to The Ohio Stadium which was perfect for our family weekend getaway. All the staff (and other guests) were amazing and very friendly. It was like the whole hotel was a big family for the weekend hanging out. It was a pretty cool environment.
2-night trip

10/10

I stay here often due to receiving medical treatment from OSU James Center and I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. They staff is very friendly and always accommodating.
1-night trip

8/10

Would stay again
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel in a great location for everything Ohio State! Check-in and check-out were quick and easy. Hotel clean and uncluttered. Breakfast was good with good food options.
1-night trip