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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Pool
In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $117
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bill Davis Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1king W/Fridge Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet Bar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hotel in Oletangy West
Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this hotel has a 24-hour business center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station.
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area offers 152 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This Columbus hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

University Inn Columbus
Columbus Red Roof Inn
Red Roof Inn Columbus Ohio State University Hotel Columbus
Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area
Hampton Inn Columbus/University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Ohio
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Columbus
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel Columbus

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location, very clean comfortable and nice decorated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness of hotel, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & friendly staff. Perfect location for what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room.. clean, spacious, new modern feel!! Easy check in with very friendly staff!! Great breakfast and clean dining area! Dining staff was great and very attentive! Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very clean. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Breakfast was good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean and comfortable. Pleasantly surprised to see that breakfast was included during our stay and there were plenty of options to choose from. I would stay here again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room and lobby area were clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the fitness center and the warm breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, but the pull out couch needed an extra bed roll or much better mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

It was great !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tyler was great (needs a new shirt tho). A shuttle to the Schotenstein Center would be a great idea, would even pay for it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast- nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay. The hotel was very comfortable. We enjoyed the hot breakfast. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Nice Rooms Great Breakfasts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Divinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay while spending time in Ohio. Thank you for helping make my graduation day perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and rooms were very clean and our stay was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and good breakfast. Indoor pool was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, staff, and room was excellent! Close to Ohio State University!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and clean rooms. Close to the Ohio convention center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025