Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 6 left
US$124 per night
Price US$373
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

The Ohio State University and the Ohio Stadium are within walking distance of this Columbus, Ohio hotel that offers a free hot breakfast, free high-speed internet and an indoor heated swimming pool. Each traditionally decorated guestroom comes equipped with a coffeemaker and a flat-screen TV that feature cable channels. This Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus University Area – Ohio State University is just a short drive from The Columbus Zoo. Many area attractions are within walking distance of the hotel including, the Ohio Expo Center. Guests at the Ohio State University – Columbus University Area Holiday Inn Express Hotel can take advantage of the free shuttle service within a 3 mile radius.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 large double beds
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 6 left
US$124 per night
Price US$373
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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+ Standard King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
US$418 for 3 nights
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+ Suite with Mobility Accessible Tub - Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 2 large double beds
US$553 for 3 nights
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+ Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 sofa bed and
  • 2 large double beds
US$439 for 3 nights
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+ Two-Bed Suite Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 2 large double beds
US$447 for 3 nights
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+ Executive Suite - Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
US$523 for 3 nights
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Standard Room
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
US$373 for 3 nights
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King Room - Disability Access Roll in Shower
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$403 for 3 nights
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Standard King Room
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$403 for 3 nights
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King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$553 for 3 nights
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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 large double beds
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$124 per night
Price US$373
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
  • Free stay for your child
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$139 per night
Price US$418
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • Free stay for your child
  • 2 large double beds
Cot available on request
Private suite
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$184 per night
Price US$553
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • Free stay for your child
  • 1 sofa bed and
  • 2 large double beds
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$146 per night
Price US$439
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 3 left
  • Free stay for your child
  • 2 large double beds
Cot available on request
Private suite
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$149 per night
Price US$447
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 5 left
  • Free stay for your child
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Cot available on request
Private suite
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$174 per night
Price US$523
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 5 left
  • Free stay for your child
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$124 per night
Price US$373
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$134 per night
Price US$403
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$134 per night
Price US$403
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 4 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$184 per night
Price US$553
Excluded: 18 % Tax
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    Canada Canada
    Everything was perfect. Priya was extremely great. She texted and welcomed us, gave us all the details of the property. Enjoyed the pool and hottub. The room was big and clean and comfortable. Would recommend. Breakfast was hot and delicious.
  • Clara
    United States United States
    The room was neat and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Location was just right for us.
  • Salim
    Kuwait Kuwait
    very good. nice location. quiet and not far away from restaurants and the university campus. public transport access easy.
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    The bed and pillows were comfortable, the front desk was patient and helpful, the free wifi worked just fine, and the overall cleanliness was good.
  • Yvonne
    United States United States
    I was in Columbus for a workshop. Front desk was very helpful, we came back later and the front desk gave us names for local pizza delivery. Great location for me because workshop was downtown and only took about 15 minutes to get there. Easy...
  • Syed
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Location, cleanliness and ease of checkin / checkout
  • Lewis
    United States United States
    The breakfast was very good. There were a lot of options to choose from.
  • James
    United States United States
    Breakfast was good, gym was above what was expected, and the hotel was quiet.
  • Bowman
    United States United States
    Hospitality, location, facilities and the breakfast was great. Room was very clean and nice.
  • Grace
    United States United States
    The room was very spacious and relaxing atmosphere. We also enjoyed at swimming pool and fitness center even for a short stay. The breakfast also was very nice.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ohio State University- OSU Medical Center by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$30 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$30 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.