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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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Experience the warmth of a crackling fire in our inviting lobby, featuring comfortable seating areas and a dining space.
Relax in a stylish room with two single beds, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV.
Cozy up by the fireplace in our inviting lobby, featuring comfortable sofas and a stylish metal accent above the central hearth.
Relax in a stylish living space with two plush armchairs, a unique shelving unit, and a patterned floor.
Relax in a contemporary lounge area with a tufted sofa, matching bench, and a coffee table, perfect for casual meetings or unwinding.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and flat-screen TV.

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two single beds with white linens, a shelf, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Two large beds with white bedding and a wooden headboard, a desk and chair, and a kitchenette.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white linens, a shelf, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and bench.

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and flat-screen TV.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and separate workspace.

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two large beds with white bedding and a wooden headboard, a desk and chair, and a kitchenette.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Two large beds with white bedding and a wooden headboard, a desk and chair, and a kitchenette.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and separate workspace.

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable bed, sofa, and desk area.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
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 with Sofa bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk near a window offering a view of the adjacent kitchen area.

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and cozy seating area.

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two single beds with white linens, a shelf, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 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 centre.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • A free local area shuttle, self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and wet bars, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

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

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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 5 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 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

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.

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 5 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)

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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 to 11 PM.

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

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG on 4 Sept 2025 start from AU$191.51, 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 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 5 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?

Checkout 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. 488 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1001 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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for its proximity to the Schottenstein Center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while visiting OSU
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything.staff very helpful and room was really clean and smelled good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and pleasant. Breakfast was really good. Pool was a little small. Overall, good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMDAS

Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Schottenstein Center, OSU, and restaurants and easy to visit Franklin Conservatory and the rose garden. Everything was clean, people were friendly, and it was well run. We liked the eggs and potatoes for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tremendous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing below satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except one thing. Plenty of parking, good food close by, staff were friendly and informative, clean. The only drawback was a car being broken into over night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Comfortable hotel. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the decor was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, very easy to walk from place to place if needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

2/10 Terrible

Aalaijah

Disliked: Staff & service
staff was rude checking in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025