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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 409
SAR 480 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 - 13 min walk
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive

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
  • ‪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 center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • 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

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 self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space (969 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sun 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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
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 free at this property.

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 Bill Davis Stadium 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. 469 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Keasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. Staff super helpful would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights 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

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel, clean pool. What you would want in a hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dnyanesh Yashwant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked this hotel stay of one night. Rooms n bathrooms were clean n modernized
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect for our campus tour needs. My room didn’t have a hair dryer but with one call, had a brand new on my room within minutes. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Narayanan

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this location. I usually stay here when I'm visiting Columbus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Hotel was nice. We came in for the OSU game and they had a shuttle which was awesome but no shuttle back from the stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qifeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good! and I like the service from Chen! He is so kind
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spacious room! Nice clean hotel. Very friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the indoor pool and hot tub. Having an hour of adult swim at the end of the night was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and the choice of dining options in Columbus is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fresh and clean property. Well appointed snack and beverage area. Courteous staff. Wonderful comfortable beds. Just a fantastic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean and best. Staff is very friendly, accommodating and helpful. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024