$105 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

3 stars
3045 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43202
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
17 reviews
Great hotel and value

Staying in Columbus for the weekend, I wanted a clean, conveniently located, and reasonably priced... See full review

  • Ivywood
  • Jan 29, 2013
Fantastic home away from home

We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel stay. It was spacious, clean and great decor. We... See full review

  • Roseangie
  • Oct 15, 2012
Columbus, Ohio Hotel's Location Can't Be Beat Our hotel is in the heart of the city and currently is ranked number 1! The Holiday Inn Express & Suites® Columbus University Area - OSU is the hotel you're looking for. We are close to everything, from OSU football to major companies in Columbus, OH. This hotel's location is ideal for business travelers. Riverside Hospital, Battelle and James Cancer Research Institute are all within a quarter mile of the hotel. The Columbus Convention Center, AEP, EWI, Nationwide and many other corporations are just blocks from the hotel's Columbus, Ohio location. With free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access and a 24-hour Business Center, you'll have everything you need to conduct meetings, fully prepared and ready for success. There's tons of art, culture, entertainment and sports near the hotel, too. The Short North Arts Center is nearby, and the Jerome Schottenstein Center is within walking distance. "Stay Smart" with us in Columbus, OH. With the hotel's heated, indoor pool and a 24-hour Fitness Center, you can unwind with a few laps and stick to your workout schedule. You can satisfy a healthy appetite with the free, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar. Shuttle service to area hospitals and businesses is available with prior arrangements. Book your stay to enjoy everything in Columbus, Ohio. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Indoor pool
Dining
FREE breakfast
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
FAX
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Phone with speaker
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Cribs available
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

40.0233 -83.0265
Nearby airports
THE COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, (CMH), 12.50, MI;
Area description
Suburban, suburban

Nearby points of interest

  • Olentangy Bike Path: 0.7 mi
  • The Value City Arena: 1.1 mi
  • Ohio State University: 1.2 mi
  • Whetstone Park: 1.4 mi
  • Ohio Stadium: 1.5 mi
  • Wexner Center for the Arts: 1.8 mi
  • Crew Soccer Stadium: 2.1 mi
  • Goodale Park: 3.5 mi
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center: 3.7 mi
  • Columbus Crew Stadium: 3.8 mi
  • LC Pavillion: 3.8 mi
  • Huntington Park: 3.8 mi
  • Nationwide Arena: 3.9 mi
  • Antrim Park: 4 mi
  • Central Ohio Fire Museum: 4.1 mi
  • Olentangy Bike Path: 0.7 mi
  • The Value City Arena: 1.1 mi
  • Ohio State University: 1.2 mi
  • Whetstone Park: 1.4 mi
  • Ohio Stadium: 1.5 mi
  • Wexner Center for the Arts: 1.8 mi
  • Crew Soccer Stadium: 2.1 mi
  • Goodale Park: 3.5 mi
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center: 3.7 mi
  • Columbus Crew Stadium: 3.8 mi
  • LC Pavillion: 3.8 mi
  • Huntington Park: 3.8 mi
  • Nationwide Arena: 3.9 mi
  • Antrim Park: 4 mi
  • Central Ohio Fire Museum: 4.1 mi
  • Southern Theater: 4.4 mi
  • Center of Science and Industry: 4.5 mi
  • Statehouse: 4.5 mi
  • Columbus Museum of Art: 4.6 mi
  • Jazz Arts Group: 4.6 mi
  • Ohio Theater: 4.6 mi
  • Topiary Garden: 4.8 mi
  • Kelton House Museum & Garden: 4.9 mi
  • Shadowbox Live: 5.2 mi
  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden: 5.5 mi
  • Schiller Park: 5.9 mi
  • Easton Town Center: 6.2 mi
  • Sharon Woods Metro Park: 7.4 mi
  • Ohio Historical Center: 97.1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (17)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Overall score

4.2 / 5
17 out of 17
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.1

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

5
Doc Nancy
Columbus, Ohio
Nov 22, 2011

Great place to stay for a Buckeye football game

The hotel was beautiful, clean, and friendly. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

To Ohio State University campus.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

4
Big Head Todd
Colorado
Feb 12, 2013

Easy choice near Ohio State

Comfortable and convenient at a good price. Location near OSU and 315 (local highway) made driving easy to many city locations. Free breakfast was better than other similar hotel chains, and room was cleaned well every day. Would definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

5
Ivywood
Business
Columbus, OH
Jan 29, 2013

Great hotel and value

Staying in Columbus for the weekend, I wanted a clean, conveniently located, and reasonably priced hotel. This Holiday Inn Express was perfect. The room was spotlessly clean, the (included) breakfast was delicious, plus there was an exercise room, pool, and whirlpool. The staff was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

4
MichFL
Florida
Dec 2, 2012

Holiday inn OSU

This was a very clean hotel and room set up nice. However the front rooms are very noisy with traffic. For a little more quiet ask for a room in the back of the hotel off the street side.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

4
Mokeller
St. Louis
Nov 5, 2012

Football game visit!!

We came down for the Ohio State Football Game. It was a great hotel and very clean. Looks almost brand new. The location was great for the game about a 10 minute walk to the stadium but tons of people were walking. The wireless Internet codes did not work for us and we tried 2 different times but decided to stop trying to get it to work. Other then that it was a great trip!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

5
Roseangie
Marlboro, New Jersey
Oct 15, 2012

Fantastic home away from home

We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel stay. It was spacious, clean and great decor. We would like to also point out the staff was friendly very helpful, especially at breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Can walk to the University

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

3
frizfrisbie
Cincinnati, OH
Jul 17, 2012

Holiday Inn Express - Olentangy River Road

This hotel was brand new when we stayed in July 2012. Hotel was very clean and professionally managed. We enjoyed the 1 night we stayed. Breakfast was just ok.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

4
Road Sisters
West Virginia, USA
Mar 19, 2012

Awesome Girls Trip

We drove almost four hours to see a show, and on our way in our exit was closed. The wonderful staff at the hotel directed us right to the hotel. Without them we would have been so lost. Upon arrival they had a room ready to go for us even though we were early. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Our stay was great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

4
kimtod
Business
Toledo, OH, USA
Mar 11, 2012

Good for business travel

The hotel is updated and clean with very friendly staff. Convenient location to campus, downtown, and local restaurants, Wi-Fi included. The morning complimentary breakfast was more than I had expected. Only one complaint. The hallways were quite noisy with other guests coming and going. Mostly younger people. While I was away, I put a Do Not Disturb on my door. When I returned, my room had been cleaned and my DND sign was missing. (Probably a prank by another guest). The desk staff apologized for the occurrence. (it wasn't their fault). Next time, I will put my sign out and make a call to the desk to be sure they know not to clean the room. This was my second stay. I will definitely stay again and recommend to a friend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBUS UNIV AREA - OSU

Reviewer score

4
rwha
Michigan, USA
Jan 30, 2012

Visiting Son

Older, but very nice. Not enough room to sit down for breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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