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

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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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 contemporary lounge area with a tufted sofa, matching bench, and a coffee table, perfect for casual meetings or unwinding.
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 room with two single beds, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in a stylish living space with two plush armchairs, a unique shelving unit, and a patterned floor.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Oletangy West stay.Your stay at this Oletangy West hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside and Bill Davis Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

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 in Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 969 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
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. 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

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG is 11.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 19 mi (32-min drive) from Alum Creek Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 5 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG to downtown Columbus?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG is 4.5 mi away from Columbus.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

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

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk were very helpful, provided answers to questions, and even helped me print my boarding pass. I always felt the staff wanted to assist me and had cheerful, great attitudes. The bed was very comfortable, the room clean, and the breakfast was delicious. One of the best I've had in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

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

Rude customer service, broken pool, gross rooms

Pool closed no warning and a sign that said it broke that morning but was up for days. We picked this hotel because of pool, dirty AC blew into one of beds leaving black funk on bed. Room didn’t look like picture (didn’t get bed arrangement we paid for) floor sticky and gross. One person at front desk so if they in bathroom no one to assist. Staff was rude when we expressed our concerns. They offered to use a pool in a hotel nearby which was small, dark, and overcrowded and no hot tub like this hotel claimed to have and you had to walk through parking lot with tire seller to get there - far from convenient, nice or enjoyable and when we tried to express our concerns since we had been told pool just broke and should be running by Saturday they were rude. No reduction in price or any benefits offered. Horribly terrible customer service.
Sign that said broke this morning which up for our whole 3 night stay
Black funk from AC on bed we ended up not even using this bed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

4/10 Poor

Morgan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool went down apparently at 5 am n
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

azukur, las vegas

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

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property pool was not in service! The hotel said this was on the website, but it was not communicated through website. The hotel breakfast was poor! It had very few options! It was also very dirty in the breakfast area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Montinaue

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at 12 pm for my one night stay and still was expected to pay full price and a deposit. My stay was on 3/27/25. It is now 4/17/25 and my deposit still has not been released to me. Staff was not the nicest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Piketon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and convenient. On-site staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing more to say
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markeese

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Woke up in the middle of the night to a puddle on the floor and water pooled on top of the air conditioning unit. Appears the window leaked during a heavy rain event. The baseboard was also peeling off the wall on the exterior wall due to moisture issues. The ceiling/floors need better sound deadening. We could hear the footsteps of the elephants, I mean people, directly above us. The floors being vinyl plank were extremely dirty and should be wet cleaned more often. The shower curtain smelled musty. Last and perhaps most important was the severe lack of parking. There are not nearly enough parking spots on th property and the lot fills quickly late in the day forcing many guests to park off site or in another nearby parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025