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

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    ‪19 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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and 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 an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 13 minutes by foot from Ohio State University and a 3-minute drive from Schottenstein Center
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
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

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 475 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not cleaned before arrival. The beds were made, but the floors were filthy with dust balls, the counter by the sink was not wiped down, the pull out couch sheets had glitter in them and their was trash under the bedframes. Our second night there we went down for fresh towels and bedding for the pull out couch. The gentleman at the counter was apologetic and asked if our room had been cleaned. All we could say was “well the beds were made.”
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, very large, nice TV, comfortable beds, and plenty of sitting areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was great! Friendly staff. Rooms were somewhat clean, towels didn’t seem very clean though. Hotel was very loud! Overall, good experience, but we may not go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind and courteous. Clean rooms. Great nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent, nice hot breakfast...4.5 because I didn't like having to pay the $15 extra to park... but I will stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty commons area especially the elevator. Blaring music played at night in the lobby came right up into my room. Management promised to turn it off. Music started back up at 4:00 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
When a customer rents out a suite, please have towels, wash clothes, etc. stocked for at least 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff was kind and provided good customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

DAMIEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great but the hotel is outdated, the elevator panel broke, bathroom ceiling in room 610 needs repair. Basically needs to be torn down and rebuilt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, staff was nice. Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, but i did notice that the shampoo, conditioner and soap in the shower were possibly mixed up. It still worked out and was a very nice stay overall. The lady at the front desk Barb was very nice both times when we checked in and out. She even chatted with me for a few minutes and it felt very authentic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
King sized bed instead of two queens. Needed a rollaway cot. Never brought it. Had to go down to remind them. Cot was horrible!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kobby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Workers at this location don’t know how to make a receipt. You have to pay for parking up front. Pool was not open. Card quit working twice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel. Awful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Syeve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staffs customer service was a zero. Didn’t even get greeted when walking in the door. I had to ask can we check in here? Offers a shuttle for buckeye game day. The shuttle takes you about half a mile and drops you off so you can walk more than a mile to the stadium and makes you pay five bucks. Poor advertisement for sure. Room was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edith

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a leak in our bathroom ceiling from the floor above. Maintenence took care of it. However, when we returned from being out, our keys no longer worked. When we tried to get the situation fixed, we were made to wait. Did not make us happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for OSU visit - we only stayed a short overnight duration. Restaurant options needed a drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025