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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus is in the heart of the city, steps from Ohio State University. Guests love the breakfast buffet, indoor pool, and quiet library. Visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 360
AED 425 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Additional Living Area)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Queen beds with Sofa Bed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Ohio State University
A free breakfast buffet, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A free area shuttle, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and wet bars, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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 center
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:30 AM–11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG located?

Located in Oletangy West, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside and Ohio State University. Ohio Stadium is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for OSU. Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

khan dad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. The hotel was nice and modern. The staff were super nice! I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff friendly helpful and efficient and the facility neat clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom needs grab bars in the tub as it was difficult getting in and out of safely. Breakfast was very good. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We discovered a bed bug.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast offered good options. We also appreciated that the staff allowed us an extra 30 minutes after checkout. The location is excellent, just minutes from Ohio State University and very convenient for driving around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eden

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and manager very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Paying for parking is gouging. They didn't issue a permit and didn't even tale the license tag number.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor quality, incomplete renovations. Rooms entrance has old tile in foyer and bathroom. Transition of tile chipped. Toilet very soiled at base. Towels had stains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent location. The lobby is where the money is spent. Rooms are old and need updated. Dust and dirt either from the ac unit and/or the ceiling was all over the white bed linen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ERIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
I think some of the couches in the lobby were shabby looking. Bathrooms were okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and convenient. On-site staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and overall great visit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean Pool nice Staff excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RENEE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We asked to be moved to another room due to a musty smell in the bathroom, most likely shower curtain. The front desk clerk was most accommodating and moved us to another room with no conflict. Very professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great rooms! I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary lou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very kind and accommodating. Room was clean, excellent bed, delicious breakfast. Came here to see a physician, I appreciated the comfort, quiet, and cleanliness. I wish there were a few more restaurants around, but that is not the hotel's issue, and I was close to my doctor. I mostly used Ubers. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay! So close to campus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025