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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

King, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University
Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this hotel has a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station.
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area offers 152 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ohio State University and a few minutes from Schottenstein Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area also features a 24-hour fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.
Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities
I've stayed in a number of Hamptons. Although the property and my room were good, I believe it is an older Hampton property. That is, Ive stayed in other/newer Hampton properties that felt "fresh." And of course, the "public areas" of "Hampton Inn style hotels are more open and inviting. Yet, I stayed in a Comfort Inn (owned by the same corporate group) that was equally nice albeit a less "lux" public space, for considerably less...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, breakfast was very tasty, hotel was clean and pretty, location was nice:
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick and easy check in/check out. Room was clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice as usual for Hampton.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nobody cleaned my room until day 2. Parking lot lighting was so bright, and curtains were too short to block it. The cooked breakfast foods were terrible and hair was spotted in the eggs. I love Hampton Inn but I’ll never stay at this one again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Athens

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This hotel was very clean. The desk clerk was super friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Good location for visiting OSU. Clean hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff, specifically " Mo" at the front desk, was extremely well spoken, efficient and friendly. Literally the best customer service I have encountered in years. Hotel was also extremely clean, breakfast options were great, room was exceptionally clean with comfortable bed. Price was very good considering what hotels are charging lately. Will stay here again when in columbus area, especially near osu and Clintonville area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Novilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and front desk. The hallways were a bit too loud at times when trying to sleep but staff chatting outside was loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Perfect for access to OSU
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here several times. Beds are super comfortable and breakfasts are really good. Location is great for what we usually come to Columbus to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mattress uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Staff was very friendly and room was very clean. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. The family loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, quick check in and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025