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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large television screen.
A lobby with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, a fireplace, and a large window.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by seating areas and large windows.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪8 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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a mirror.

1king W/Fridge Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet Bar)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

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're just a quick walk from 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 clean guestrooms
  • 8 minutes by foot from Ohio State University and a 4-minute drive from Ohio Stadium
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, beautiful property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent, the staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shopping all close by. Great breakfast buffet and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very clean, very hot water one of the nicest Hampton Inns I’ve stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast forgettable, nice lobby/breakfast hall, small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Very comfortable beds and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exceptionally clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness of hotel, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very clean. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were excellent, firm and comfy, clean room. Everything on good working order. Would be nice to have more shelving to hold shower stuff in the shower. Breakfast was typical, unexciting we ate out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast bar had lots of variety and tasty. Always coffee is available. When Dark Roast became empty, the staff ran back and refilled immediately. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast wash fresh and ready on time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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