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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(77 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 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, 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

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

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

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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

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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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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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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Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tyler was ready for us and made it a quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice! Easy access from SW side of Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect 1 night stay!! Tyler at the front desk is so nice & kind!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Toledo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk offered room options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarete

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Nice breakfast and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bharath

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazinggg although I expected the pool to be heated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

2/10 Terrible

Bin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Internet shell I just really liked how clean it was. There was a situation that was going on, but it was very contained so I really don’t even know how whatever was going on turn it off because it was a quiet situation. The breakfast was excellent one of the best The gentlemen at the counter when I checked in was amazing very friendly. It was just a very enjoyable stay I would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Noisy neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the cleanest, if not the cleanest Hampton Inn I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025