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

2.5 star property

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Nicklaus Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 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
(21 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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
(69 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbus

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG puts you in the centre of Columbus, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Ohio State University and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ohio Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and a free area shuttle. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. 969 square feet (90 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Oletangy West hotel include Greater Columbus Convention Center and Historic Crew Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bill Davis Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Whetstone Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

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

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.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 969 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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 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

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG on 24 May 2026 start from AU$177, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG has a secured uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG is Alum Creek Beach (18.8 km).

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors love the free buffet brekkie here! It's the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anuja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. The front desk person was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pool was temporarily out of order, and was told the day before we came that it would be working. Heat in room made a terrible loud noise, not very clean, not well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself was great and so was the staff. Room was very clean, staff was so friendly . I planned my stay here to be close to my job at a nearby hospital during a major snowstorm. The only issue I had was that they never cleared the parking lot. This made it very difficult to get in and out with all of the snow. My hospital actually had to send someone there to plow in order for staff to get in and out. The hospital across the street kept their lot cleared throughout the entire storm. I will stay at this hotel again in the future to be close to work, but if it’s for snow purposes, I would probably stay across the street instead so I can get in and out without having to dig my car out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Franki

Travelled with family
The room was not spotless. It was not dirty but they do not move and clean behind pull out couch or lounge chaise. The staff wasn't overly friendly but pleasant enough. The heater in room 512 needs fixed because it sounded like a squealing belt and kept waking us up. I inevitably turned it off and it was kind of cold in the room so definitely not my most comfortable stay. The window was also leaking into and on top of the heater unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

randall

Travelled with family
Check in area, right by the entrance. The temperature was in the teens. Also
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good except for surprise $15 per night parking charge while your site stated a $10 per night charge. I don’t like surprises!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room felt a bit dated, roll away beds (as hotel had been oversold upon our arrival) were miserable … Pool water was so murky, chemical smell overwhelming, peeling ceiling in pool area. Convenient location near OSUs campus but overall, couldn’t wait to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eric

Was charged to keep an eye on my car. Was not included in the total room cost.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

K

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely the tenants, very loud im not getting any sleep. I complained to front desk and nothing. I can't get any sleep. I even ask to be moved to a lesser room, or my money back and nothing. This hotel rating from 1 to 10 is a negaitive -10. I would advise no one to stay hear. Im extremely upset. Drove 3 hours to this trash
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk hospitality is garbag. Rudest people I have ever talked to
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget Brell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. Quiet on floor. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025