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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Property amenity
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
3031 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 232 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Oletangy West stay.With a stay at this Oletangy West hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ohio State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Jack Nicklaus Museum. Schottenstein Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1249 square feet (116 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 165 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1249 sq ft of conference space
  • 116 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU offers 165 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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: USD 45 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 11:00 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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU to the airport?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU is 11.1 mi (15-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

As of May 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU on May 27, 2025 start from $109.0, excluding 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.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU to the beach?

This hotel is 18.8 mi (26-min drive) from Alum Creek Beach.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU offer free breakfast?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU have a pool?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU to downtown Columbus?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU is 4.4 mi away from Columbus.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1012 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor, SOMERSET

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor, SOMERSET

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Happy visitor

It was a good place very friendly and helpful for directions to food and my destination
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I keep coming back. This is my go to hotel when I have work on campus. Consisently great staff. Good breakfast and comfy rooms. Reasonable price and I love Marriott Bonvoy rewards.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Shankar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No adequate security. My car was broken into on the hotel property parking lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Perfect location to walk. Also has a complimentary shuttle that we used.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woojun, Ellicott city

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Definitely stay there again

The bed was very comfortable and the shower was very nice. There was a complimentary shuttle that took us to and from the concert. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Also, the free breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikhail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay away. This place has Bed Bugs!!!! Staf was great tho and very understanding. Also Expedia was great at making the situation right as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when traveling with dogs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025