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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern restaurant with large windows, a complimentary breakfast sign, and a view of the parking area.
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony.
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a counter with a digital screen, a cash register, and a telephone.
A room with a blue sofa, a small wooden table, a floor lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a view of buildings and trees.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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650 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Place, Ohio Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lou Berliner Sports Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, COSI
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A panoramic view of a hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a blue sofa, and a window with blinds.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a wooden floor.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shadowbox Live. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lou Berliner Sports Park and a few minutes from Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Comfort Downtown Columbus
Comfort Inn Downtown Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown Hotel
Inn Express Columbus Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lona

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

Carrie

Clean,great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious and clean Breakfast was good Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice - People were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised with the room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Services!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was comfortable, clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Room was on the first floor near the front lobby which was convenient for our travel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Imcredible, professional, and above all, kind. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great stat just south of the downtown area. The staff was great, and the room was clean and comfortable. It was quieter than most hotels we’ve stayed in, making it easy to rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful & kind. The room was clean and was larger than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Timakia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except parking the lot is so small
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Catherine

Beds were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and courteous. The breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rhiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location is convenient for walking the German village and walking to nearby restaurants. The room we were in had a problem with the toilet but we were moved to a comparable room, not poolside (but the pool was closed anyway). The staff was very helpful and friendly. We felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. The exercise room was smaller but has everything one would need. Great breakfast, too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms was very clean and everything smelled so fresh! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Coffee was amazing and breakfast buffet more than enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025