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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Fitness facility
Property amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

South Linden stay.With a stay at this South Linden hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Historic Crew Stadium and 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio History Center. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Nationwide Arena - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heineken Star Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Summit Music Hall - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bourbon Street - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Hotel near Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers 71 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 7.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo Hotel State OH Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I 71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is 9.1 mi (13-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 Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG on Nov 2, 2025 start from $79.0, 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 Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 14.7 mi (23-min drive) from Alum Creek Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (15-min drive) and Scioto Downs (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 7.95 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG to downtown Columbus?

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is 3.7 mi away from Columbus.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 987 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet was filthy in the hallways and in our room I would not step on that carpet in my socks or my feet had to wear shoes. It was disgusting. Rest of the hotel was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was great, breakfast was great also! Just not a good area to be in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was confident for staying during the state fair but rooms were pretty dirty around the baseboards in the bathroom and felt unsafe outside of our room. We told the front desk we wanted towels and cleaning service when checking in but that didn’t happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Micah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was not ready until 45 minutes to an hour after check in time. Other than that staff was friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Not unsafe just a sketchy area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly free coffee all day and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
GM that checked us in was wonderful. Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was stellar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite and accomadating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Awesome

Staff was wonderful. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHANIE

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

Wasnt bad

I want to start with the service, the staff at the front desk was nothing short of amazing. Always friendly smiling and caring. Normally its only a good morning or have a great day, but they took the time to ask my daughter how camp was, a small personal interaction goes a long way. We had a few issues like my key stopped workng a few times, but was quickly rectified by the front desk staff. Unfortunately there were a lot of gnats and flys in the lobby, the staff was trying to address it, everytime i seen them they were cleaning something, unfortunately in heat like there was without that curtin of air at the front door its almost impossible to stop with doors that were always opening. Overall not bad room was clean and staff was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

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

Good rest, entertaining staff

Staff was great! Location was convenient to highway. Not a walking area. Breakfast was ok. Room and hotel were very clean. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabbi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Ok Stay for a family

Room was clean and exceptable. Rough area of town. Breakfast was challenge as both waffle iron and pancake maker were broken and eggs were barely cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We went down for breakfast @ 9. They were out of almost everything and they didn’t offer to make extra eggs, bacon, sausage gravy. They said another group of people had eaten 3-4 plates of food and they ran out. This is unacceptable to me. Check out was at 11:00 why should I have to hurry down before the food runs out. They could have made more food and restricted those who had multiple plates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our experience was wonderful. We met Brittany at the front desk and absolutely loved her hospitality, patience, and kindness. She took the time to write down all the interesting places to visit, which we truly appreciated. The information and suggestions she provided were incredibly helpful in choosing the right places to explore and enjoy our trip. The hotel is very clean and offers excellent service. We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I don’t normally leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. Upon checking in, I immediately noticed how unclean the property was. There was visible blood on the toilet in the lobby bathroom, and a large blood clot on the drain — absolutely unacceptable and alarming. The staff member I reported it to was apologetic, but the damage was already done. When I got to my room, the problems continued. The carpet had red stains, there was a strange odor, and hair all over the bathroom. The walls are extremely thin, so I could hear conversations and movement from surrounding rooms. Breakfast was disappointing — very limited options and the pancake machine was out of order. While the hotel is about 10 minutes from Polaris, which is convenient, the surrounding neighborhood felt unsafe. Overall, this was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve experienced. I would not recommend this place unless serious improvements are made in cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great college town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

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

Awesome s

Room was clean & fairly comfortable; needed some repairs. Staff was PHENOMENAL! So friendly, funny and accommodating! Breakfast was fine - not great but not the worst. Area was convenient to our needs. Cannot stress enough - staff - ALL staff - made the stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025