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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 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, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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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
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Hospital Cafeteria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬4 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.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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Total with taxes and fees
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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).

Property is also known as

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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.

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

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG on Sep 28, 2025 start from $99.0, 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 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.

Reviews

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

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was not happy the charged us for parking their.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Earl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Everything was clean and everyone was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald

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

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were crossing the country and had to stop to sleep for a few hours. We received a call from the hotel around 9:20pm confirming our stay, which was very thoughtful. We arrived around 11:30pm, and to our surprise the guy said he needed me to stay at the hotel next door (supposedly their “sister hotel”), I didn’t understand very well why, but for what I understood from the Indian guy at the reception, they had recently had issues with the fire alarm going off. -hold that thought! We made our way to the hotel next door, which they were ready to check us in, we got in the room and it wasn’t 2 beds as we had booked, the whole place smelled weird, very dirty, the fridge didn’t hold a cool temperature, but it was already 12pm at this point and we would have to leave in a few hours. We finally fell asleep after taking showers, and by 2:58am … we were awake by the fire alarm in the hotel going off … (I thought it was the problem on the original hotel ?! ) we already had our stuffed packed, and our personal alarms were supposed to go off at 3:10am so we made our way downstairs. The guy that checked us in seemed very surprised to see us, and gave us an excuse for why it had happened, anyways. The whole thing was very unpleasant to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms. I’m a big fan of not having carpeting and having the vinyl flooring in the rooms. Much much cleaner. The room had an upgraded modern look to it which I very much liked. The common public spaces seem very nice although I didn’t have much time to use them. My only reason for lower score is that I was there for the state track meet. The hotel was clearly sold out and the morning of the first meet day Friday, there was one woman trying to put out all the breakfast food for us and she was obviously struggling. I think the breakfast is a nice touch but I felt bad that this woman was all by herself. Definitely could use some more staffing on the busy weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a Softball tournament. Great staff, rooms are spacious, clean and beds are comfortable. Local Mexican restaurant was great also. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Beaverton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After checking out Sunday I noticed red bite marks appearing on my arms and legs. I’m not saying bed bugs but I would recommend looking into that. Other than that the breakfast was nice and the room was good. Wish there was more of a towel for the pool instead of a large hand towel and they monitored the pool area more. We couldn’t enjoy it and had to go back to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family and small children
Needed more towels for a party of five instead of 2 towels and 3vhand towels. Another roll of toilet paper. Clean sheet on the sofa bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

RAMDAS

Traveled with family
Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Their was too much chlorine in the pool which made my eyes burn and my face turn red the cover had tear in them but other than that it was fine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Comfortable stay In Columbus

Very friendly and accommodating staff upon check-in. Room was spacious. Excellent breakfast. Nice comfortable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

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

Noisy upstairs guests

Everything was great except whoever was staying in the room above ours on the third floor as we were on the second floor were very noisy in the evening. On the first night there was banging going on like someone was banging on the door and later in the evening it sounded like someone. Perhaps a child was running back and forth on the floor constantly from approximately 9:30 until 11:30 p.m. I heard it again about 9:00 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

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

Thank you

The hotel was very clean and our room was welcoming. The breakfast was outstanding and the staff was so attentive. We are so glad we chose this hotel for our stay, and we will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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