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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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About this property

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

Hotel in Oletangy West
An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measuring 969 square feet (90 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Spanish

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

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking 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
  • 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 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

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

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

Melanie

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

Great place

I stay here often due to receiving medical treatment from OSU James Center and I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. They staff is very friendly and always accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Wow

The best hotel experience ever. Before I even got there I was sent a text thanking me for using their hotel and if I needed anything special in the room to let them know and they would make sure it was there before I even checked in. Then after checking in I got like 3 more texts making sure I was completely satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Teressa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location for everything Ohio State! Check-in and check-out were quick and easy. Hotel clean and uncluttered. Breakfast was good with good food options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean, i like the gym. It seemed quiet. The only issue I had was when I checked in, the front desk clerk told me my reservation was canceled but I never received any emails about it. She said my card was declined but I chose the option to pay at the check in time and she had not ran my card. I used the card that I had reserved to pay for the night, and having to pay $25 more dollars. When I checked out, the other clerk was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff! Warm and welcoming, nice breakfast, clean facility!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t waste your money!

If you want to unable secondhand smoke or smell weed the whole time, probably your kind of place. Very dirty and run down.. looks nothing like the pictures. Pictures are clearly taken from another hotel with the same name. Don’t recommend. Staff isn’t friendly either.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

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

Gave my room away because they overbooked!!!

When I arrived I was told by the hotel manager on duty that my room was cancelled and they apologize they were overbooked because of the multiple events in the city of Columbus. She refused to offer me anything or a room at another sister hotel. My Wife and I had drove 4 hours from Indiana and had no room to stay in as every other hotel was booked. I booked this hotel back in November of 24 and when we arrived on February 1st she would incredibly rude and told me she could not help me and that she could only offer me an apology. Worst hotel experience of my entire life!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was not very clean. When we returned for the night there was limited parking spots and key card would not work to get into side door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness of room

After check in we went to pur room and there was left over food in the refridgerator which was not ours.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms, no issues during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Garry

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Terrible experience

Customer service was terrible the minute we walked in the door till we left. Manager is a complete d*** Pictures are completely misleading
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
TV didn’t work, smelled like marijuana when I opened the door to the room and the mattress was very unclean. I ended up not staying and going to a different hotel. The front seat staff was very nice but they couldn’t refund me immediately because I had to dispute through Expedia. I will be requesting a full refund
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025