Free cancellation before 16:00 on 22 September 2025
Cancellation
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 22 September 2025
You may cancel free of charge until 16:00 one day before arrival. If you cancel after 16:00 one day before arrival, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee.
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About this property
This Downtown Columbus, Ohio hotel is conveniently located close to Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Short North Arts District and the Brewery District in Columbus' German Village that is known for its quaint 19th century brick cottages and is one of the oldest neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places.
Guests of the Holiday Inn Express - Columbus Downtown can enjoy amenities and features like Free breakfast with hot waffles, Free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls.
Guests will also enjoy a seasonal outdoor heated pool that is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing dip after a busy day.
Corporate travelers will appreciate our spacious and well-appointed guest rooms, furnished with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers with free coffee, curved shower rods, hair dryers, desks, irons, ironing boards, pillow-top mattresses and cable television. Select rooms also have sofa sleepers.
Ample parking is provided at this Columbus, OH hotel and can accommodate most vehicles.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved
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John
United States
“The hotel was clean, modern, and the staff was super. Breakfast was awesome and the pool was super clean.”
Vanessa
Australia
“Excellent location in the German Village. Looks plain from the outside but the room was large, clean and comfortable.”
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Melody
United States
“The room was spacious and clean. Had a nice desk and a long bench for luggage. Also had a chaise lounge chair.”
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Clairborne-wafer
United States
“This is my second experience at this property in Downtown Columbus everything about it was very comfortable the price the atmosphere and the parking and I would definitely stay here again this is a five-star accommodation for me thank you very much.”
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Glenn
United States
“Property was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was very good.”
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Charles
United States
“We could literally walk out our door and the pool was right there! It was fabulous!”
Steve
United States
“I really liked the location; near German village, and the quietness of the property.
The king size bed was the most comfortable, clean, and enjoyable bed I’ve ever slept on, and I’m 76 years old!”
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Jodi
United States
“Room was great, bed was very comfortable, very nice and clean bathroom.”
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Lynette
United States
“Loved the cozy bed and location of the hotel. Loved having the curtains open at night to watch the thunderstorm. Front desk pleasant. :)”
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Karla
United States
“The room was clean and comfortable with great bathroom facilities. The breakfast was good. Nice variety of food choices available. The staff at the front desk were efficient and very helpful when asked for recommendations for places to eat in the...”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Holiday Inn Express - Columbus Downtown 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$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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United States“The hotel was clean, modern, and the staff was super. Breakfast was awesome and the pool was super clean.”
Australia“Excellent location in the German Village. Looks plain from the outside but the room was large, clean and comfortable.”
