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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers find both comfort and entertainment at this downtown Columbus hotel, with nearby attractions like COSI and a refreshing seasonal pool to enjoy

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown places visitors in the city's vibrant heart. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, seasonal outdoor pool, arcade room, high-speed WiFi, gym, business center, and multilingual staff for assistance.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
650 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215

What's nearby

  • Schiller Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ohio Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • COSI - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pistacia Vera - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Classics Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Ohio Theatre
Located close to Scioto Audubon Metro Park and COSI, Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self-parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a water dispenser
  • A TV in reception, a lift and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 59 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Comfort Downtown Columbus
Comfort Inn Downtown Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown Hotel
Inn Express Columbus Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool will be closed during the winter.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG on 22 Dec 2025 start from NZ$196.01, 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 Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 12.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Brewery District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohio Theatre, Lou Berliner Sports Park and COSI. Scioto Audubon Metro Park and Nationwide Children's Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and helpful. Room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, some good food close by...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was GREAT! The room was clean, large, quite, and the beds were very comfortable. Also, the neighborhood was just where we wanted to be. Lovely! I would stay at this Holiday Inn Express again in a heartbeat. Rick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great well cared for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice staff, right on heavily travelled highway, bare bones room, several minor maint issues, inexpensive price ( get what you pay for)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David E

Comfortable, basic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great. So good I’m going to stay in another Holiday Inn express as the next place on my road trip. Great service. Super clean, super quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a king suite it was great. The bed was comfy and I was out early into my night woke up fresh. The breakfast was solid. There is a deposit of 100 if you don't already know as well as parking pass (12$)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected. Very nice for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sorinela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel in a safe ,quiet and walkable neighborhood .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, clean, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all friendly and helpful.The reception area and the breakfast area and my room were all cleaned to a very high standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Amenities
For the location and price, it wasn't bad. If you have a need to be on the south side of downtown, I would stay here. Decent price and reasonably clean with a good fitness room. The onsite parking is somewhat limited, and very tight if you have a truck
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convienent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water pressure not good. Shower, toliet, or sink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean convenient and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near downtown. Not fancy but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shuaib

The floor are sticking and the breakfast wasn’t good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JoAnn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but hotel is rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
That’s was kinda not nice that hotel not include you parking as a guest, all hotels around the world include parking, the charge me 24 usd for parking one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbagail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite. There are a lot of dining options in the immediate area and it is close to the metro park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025