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

★★ 3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, 43202, Columbus, US

9 guest rating· 348 reviews

About this hotel

Recreational Amenities

Indulge in the indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center for a rejuvenating stay.

Convenient Services

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge assistance, and even a vending machine at your disposal.

Event Spaces and Comfortable Rooms

With 969 square feet of conference space and well-appointed guestrooms, make the most of your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area.

Immerse yourself in the comfort and convenience this hotel offers, book now for an unforgettable experience in Columbus.

Rooms & rates

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Sleeps 4 · 2× King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 King Beds</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

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

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

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

Sleeps 6 · King bed, Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

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

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

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

Sleeps 4 · 28 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>300 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, and a shower/tub combination with a hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Standard Room

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>300 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Sleeps 6 · 2× Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

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

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

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

Sleeps 4 · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height counters and sink</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Conference space
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free buffet breakfast
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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour business center
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • ATM/banking
  • Banquet hall
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Concierge service
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free wired internet
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Location

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3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, 43202, Columbus, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9348 reviews

+ Clean and well-maintained+ Friendly and helpful staff− Average breakfast; not exceptional
Cleanliness9.1
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money9.1

Columbus Get Away

10.0

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our stay at the Holiday Inn Express on Olentangy River Road was outstanding from start to finish! The hotel was exceptionally clean, modern, and well-maintained. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and quiet, making it easy to relax after a busy day. The staff was one of the highlights of our stay. Everyone we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and eager to help with anything we needed. Their excellent customer service truly made us feel at home. The complimentary breakfast offered a great variety of hot and cold options, and everything was fresh and well-stocked. We also appreciated the convenient location, with easy access to Ohio State University, restaurants, shopping, and downtown Columbus. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable, and affordable place to stay in Columbus with exceptional service, this Holiday Inn Express is an excellent choice. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

janisj643 · 2026-07-18

Great job Holiday Inn

10.0

Clean establishment and amazing customer service from front desk and other employees.

karenmN4121FB · 2026-07-17

Great experience at hotel

10.0

Very clean, friendly staff, lots of yummy options available for breakfast!

ena2018 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS · 2026-07-15

OSU orientation

8.0

Stayed at holiday inn express osu medical center Columbus. Service experience was excellent. The room was nice. The beds are a little too soft, but to qualify, I like sleeping on the hardest possible mattress. It was just a one night stay for OSU orientation. Overall great experience.

shanefC451JA · 2026-07-15

Family Reunion

8.0

Location was okay, the atmosphere was okay not really friendly, the rooms were spacious. The pullout was terrible.

Q6501VGanitac · 2026-07-14

Great stay

10.0

Clean room with comfortable bed.

latashad520 · 2026-07-13

Good to know

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›Sustainability Certifications

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

›Guest type

LGBTQ friendly

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Pets

Service animals are allowed