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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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About this property

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

Hotel in Oletangy West
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 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 complimentary 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 24-hour fitness center.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measuring 969 square feet (90 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Languages

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

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

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • 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)

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms, no issues during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Garry

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
TV didn’t work, smelled like marijuana when I opened the door to the room and the mattress was very unclean. I ended up not staying and going to a different hotel. The front seat staff was very nice but they couldn’t refund me immediately because I had to dispute through Expedia. I will be requesting a full refund
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaclyn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel had no rugs in the rooms and with it wet and snow covered outside our shoes left puddles everywhere and I had to wipe the floor with a bathroom towel to dry it to avoid stepping in water in the middle of the night. Breakfast was ok but food labels were from day before and didn’t match what was out. Vehicles got broken into overnight, one being a family member. Staff told me upon checkout it’s a safe area, which told by another local that’s a lie. Lots of crime in that area. Parking lot was somewhat plowed but still slippery going to and from cars. Had cleaning person knock on my door at 9:30 am when checkout is 11am. She seemed surprised to find me in the room and had to recheck her paper. For the price it was a decent bed to sleep but would not stay more than overnight after our experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Page

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qifeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good！ and I like the service from Chen! He is so kind
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lyndsie

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with family
It was convenient to the football stadium. Room was ok for a hotel. Staff was very non-personable and somewhat rude and just there for a job except one lady. Our door key kept being shout off and resulted in several unnecessary trips from the 5th floor to lobby and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Malinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are paper thin. You can hear everything the people in the next room say. Doors to the rooms are all rigged to slam (and I mean slam hard) shut, which is particularly annoying in the middle of the night. Bathroom in the lobby was unusable because the toilet was clogged and littered with trash. Breakfast was tolerable. Staff was so-so. I won’t ever be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Dina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very run down property Bathroom was old and worn. The rooms are hollow, I could hear the people walking above us all evening 😩
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024