Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Historic Crew Stadium

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211
  • Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (OSU-Ohio State University)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbus

At Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Historic Crew Stadium and Ohio History Center. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this South Linden hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Ohio State University and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Ohio Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 11 min walk
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Nationwide Arena - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Heineken Star Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Yin Yue Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Historic Crew Stadium
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers 71 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, 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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: USD 7.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo Hotel State OH Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I 71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$151.55, including 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.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG has a secured self car park with in/out privileges for USD 7.95 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is Alum Creek Beach (19.3 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 851 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our 2nd stay here in a week. 1st stay I’d rate 5 stars, even though there was no hair dryer and no parking pass issued. Receptionist and staff were excellent.2nd stay we found our room was not ready. Receptionist was very helpful, but on her phone the entire time and angrily talking to whomever. We were offered nothing for the inconvenience of having to switch rooms. The carpet in our room is deeply stained. It was clean, however. Breakfasts are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uh....NO
Hotel is in a very sketchy area of Columbus, OH. I would not go out in the dark there even to just get in my car. Once I got in my room, I used Door Dash for meals and stayed put. Room needed some maintenance, and had very poor lighting. Staff was, however, very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and informative the rooms were clean but alot of construction all around us..but good overall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One bed had spots on the sheets and there was open snack packs in the laundry cabinet. Other than that, everything was perfect. The guy who came in to change the sheets was really nice and professional. Everyone I spoke to was very professional and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a few rooms for our group. All of them had issues, some of them unacceptable. Dirty floors, no tv remote, no garbage cans, a broken lock to the adjoining room which meant that the other guests (not with our group) could gain access to our room. In one case, when checking in late, we were given a room where the bed was still unmade and dirty towels were in the bathroom from previous guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

fisher

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

marc

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deidra

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff was super friendly and helpful. They addressed any concerns and questions with a smile The room was nice. We did see stsins on carpet in hallway and room. Current construcyion makes coming/going a challenge at times, but is to be completed in November.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never come here.
Terrible area, drug deals in parking lot. Workers hung out next to dumpster with a baby for a long time before coming back inside to check the front desk. Room had poop smeared on the wall in bathroom. Pubic hair was on the bed with stains. Entire hotel had strong marijuana odor. Homeless people sleeping in parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

LaToya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

RAMSEY

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Availability
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Erik, PALMETTO BAY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is need of repair. We travel to Columbus quite often and have never seen anything like this. The floor throughout the property is filthy at all times, the towel bar in our bathroom was hanging on by a thread and several floor tiles in the bathroom were loose. Unless you have no other choice, don't stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little shabby Staff freindly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

AnnMarie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024