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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fitness facility
Property amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Historic Crew Stadium
A 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and self parking are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers 71 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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 helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Historic Crew Stadium. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 11 minutes by foot from Historic Crew Stadium and a 3-minute drive from Ohio History Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: USD 7.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo Hotel State OH Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I 71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 981 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite and accomadating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Awesome

Staff was wonderful. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHANIE

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

Wasnt bad

I want to start with the service, the staff at the front desk was nothing short of amazing. Always friendly smiling and caring. Normally its only a good morning or have a great day, but they took the time to ask my daughter how camp was, a small personal interaction goes a long way. We had a few issues like my key stopped workng a few times, but was quickly rectified by the front desk staff. Unfortunately there were a lot of gnats and flys in the lobby, the staff was trying to address it, everytime i seen them they were cleaning something, unfortunately in heat like there was without that curtin of air at the front door its almost impossible to stop with doors that were always opening. Overall not bad room was clean and staff was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

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

Good rest, entertaining staff

Staff was great! Location was convenient to highway. Not a walking area. Breakfast was ok. Room and hotel were very clean. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabbi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Ok Stay for a family

Room was clean and exceptable. Rough area of town. Breakfast was challenge as both waffle iron and pancake maker were broken and eggs were barely cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We went down for breakfast @ 9. They were out of almost everything and they didn’t offer to make extra eggs, bacon, sausage gravy. They said another group of people had eaten 3-4 plates of food and they ran out. This is unacceptable to me. Check out was at 11:00 why should I have to hurry down before the food runs out. They could have made more food and restricted those who had multiple plates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our experience was wonderful. We met Brittany at the front desk and absolutely loved her hospitality, patience, and kindness. She took the time to write down all the interesting places to visit, which we truly appreciated. The information and suggestions she provided were incredibly helpful in choosing the right places to explore and enjoy our trip. The hotel is very clean and offers excellent service. We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I don’t normally leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. Upon checking in, I immediately noticed how unclean the property was. There was visible blood on the toilet in the lobby bathroom, and a large blood clot on the drain — absolutely unacceptable and alarming. The staff member I reported it to was apologetic, but the damage was already done. When I got to my room, the problems continued. The carpet had red stains, there was a strange odor, and hair all over the bathroom. The walls are extremely thin, so I could hear conversations and movement from surrounding rooms. Breakfast was disappointing — very limited options and the pancake machine was out of order. While the hotel is about 10 minutes from Polaris, which is convenient, the surrounding neighborhood felt unsafe. Overall, this was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve experienced. I would not recommend this place unless serious improvements are made in cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great college town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

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

Awesome s

Room was clean & fairly comfortable; needed some repairs. Staff was PHENOMENAL! So friendly, funny and accommodating! Breakfast was fine - not great but not the worst. Area was convenient to our needs. Cannot stress enough - staff - ALL staff - made the stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really liked our room, it was clean and got the job done. We only needed it to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room booked for 4 ppl. Only 2 towels/washcloths. FYI you have to pay to park here. Neighborhood not the greatest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sagar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay with Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good experience. Our room wasnt available at 3pm... when we requested a 1pm check in time slot. Staff was very nice and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not ready until 5:15 pm. Check in was 4:00. Other people in the line checked in after me and got into their rooms right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best place. The room is dated old with some mold. Staff is very awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025