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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$117
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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4870 Old Rathmell Court, Columbus, OH, 43207
  • Place, Scioto Downs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Nationwide Arena
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

Columbus hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG offers 73 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG features an indoor pool and a fitness center. 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 business-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and shopping on site. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 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)

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 699 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We showed up at the property at 2:45 PM and was scolded by rude staff telling us the check-in wasn’t until 3 PM and there would be a $50 early check-in fee if we needed to check in at 2:45 PM. I rolled my eyes and said well we’ll get in line with the rest of these people And the lady said whatever you want to do and walked away. The staff is extremely rude, when I accidentallyspilled water on the floor from a cooler later that evening, I went to find staff to ask for a towel, but couldn’t find anyone. I was told just leave. I was yelled at when I tried to find somebody to ask for a towel. Most of the staff does not speak English and could not understand what we were asking for. I will never go back to that hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Tried to check in 20 min early. $50 charge for early check in so we waited the 20 min. The Toilet in our room would not flush. It was(Plugged)Guy came up and ran a snake into it make a big mess on the floor. Half mopped it up and left. TV wouldn’t work . Only 2 lights in the room . Light switches were everywhere that didn’t go to anything. . Rude people at the front desk. I never write bad reviews but I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John And Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable, clean, great breakfast

Clean, comfortable, nice staff, breakfast was excellent and bean to cup coffee was so good. The only problem was the air conditioner was very noisy and well not on the hotel but the highway noise was a bit much at time. I used ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The stay was good... except for other guests slamming doors late at night... Was mistreated by management there and if I could I'd rate them ZERO Stars...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Facility needs remodeling a bit. I would stay there again just needs a little face lift
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

suyapa

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lady was on phone whole time during check in process. I had booked 4 rooms room 319 smelled horrible cigarette smoke I had to request change due to my daughter having asthma. I got an attitude from lady but was granted the request.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not too bad . Breakfast was cold & questionable . Couldn’t see the bottom of the pool , water was ice cold.
You can faintly see the pool filter at the bottom. Personally, I like to see the bottom of what I’m swimming in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Wallaceburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara, Roanoke

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay for an overnight but not worthy of a longer stay……price was higher than value of accommodations! No ice or drink machines on any floor other than first floor. Continental Breakfast can better then I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ELISE

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
We booked a suite with a fold out sofa, but room did not have the sofa. We were given a roll out bed, but the bedding did not fit it. We were also not given spare bedding for the chaise couch. Under the coffee table was slimy, unknown crusty stain on the coffee table. Dirty floor on the bathroom, and no spare toilet paper. Staff lied to one visitor about breakfast item being out, then when more asked about it they suddenly made more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Th check in staff was not friendly at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very clean and smelled amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan, Victoria

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LENORE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. The lady that works in the kitchen was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just smooth... Laid back ... Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The breakfast was a standard hotel breakfast, but prepared very well so we were very pleased. The water pressure was the only thing lacking in both the shower and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

britney

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, House Springs, MO

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. My room had a nice bench / luggage rack which was a nice touch. Breakfast was awesome, hot cheese omelets, sausage, gravy, biscuits; chobani and oikos yogurt cups, fresh fruit, top notch baked goods… an attendant was there wiping down countertops and tables as well as refilling the buffet as needed. Honestly hotel breakfasts are a make or break deal for most of us, this one was superb. Worth it. There’s also a nice clean pool and fitness room stocked with drinking water and towels, didn’t have the time to enjoy those amenities but would if I stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balasubramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025