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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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Enjoy a diverse selection of international cuisine at our self-service buffet.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
Hotel features a modern architectural design with a flat roof and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.
Work in comfort with a desk, laptop, and printer, surrounded by a colorful abstract painting and a patterned carpet.
Stay active with our fitness center, featuring treadmills, a stationary bike, free weights, exercise balls, and a bench press.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.6 km

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 near Historic Crew Stadium
Located close to Ohio History Center and Ohio State University, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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 and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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
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

Is Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$160.20, 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 7.95 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG located?

Located in South Linden, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Crew Stadium and Ohio History Center. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 910 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay with Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Liked: Amenities
Great college town hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really liked our room, it was clean and got the job done. We only needed it to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room booked for 4 ppl. Only 2 towels/washcloths. FYI you have to pay to park here. Neighborhood not the greatest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best place. The room is dated old with some mold. Staff is very awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

makayliah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice rooms, but you can hear the room next to you and people in the hallway. very thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN H

Liked: Amenities
It’s good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not ready until 5:15 pm. Check in was 4:00. Other people in the line checked in after me and got into their rooms right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wd didn't feel safe even going inside. Appeared to be a high crime area, homeless on the property outside of the building. Then we read the reviews, and they were terrible. No wonder the rate was so cheap. We were willing to eat the cost and went elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We went down for breakfast @ 9. They were out of almost everything and they didn’t offer to make extra eggs, bacon, sausage gravy. They said another group of people had eaten 3-4 plates of food and they ran out. This is unacceptable to me. Check out was at 11:00 why should I have to hurry down before the food runs out. They could have made more food and restricted those who had multiple plates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place… terrible breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarbjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and cleaned on day 1. No housekeeping service for our 5 days stays, and Had to request for new towels. Bath soap was not enough in dispenser.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’d stay there again, great stay for the price

Hotel was decent, elevator was sketchy it made weird noises the higher you went. Staff was very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff. Property well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and kind. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness
Average place, breakfast is not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place nice staff, Good brake fast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shahid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person checking on front desk was rude.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was good. Loved the mattress. It was just the property around it wasn't great. We had to leave really early. The front doors were locked, meaning you couldn't even exit them. You had to use a side exit. It did have breakfast, but we didn't stay for it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were amazing, kept very clean, just needs a few touch ups.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is gross. Full of marijuana smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I don’t normally leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. Upon checking in, I immediately noticed how unclean the property was. There was visible blood on the toilet in the lobby bathroom, and a large blood clot on the drain — absolutely unacceptable and alarming. The staff member I reported it to was apologetic, but the damage was already done. When I got to my room, the problems continued. The carpet had red stains, there was a strange odor, and hair all over the bathroom. The walls are extremely thin, so I could hear conversations and movement from surrounding rooms. Breakfast was disappointing — very limited options and the pancake machine was out of order. While the hotel is about 10 minutes from Polaris, which is convenient, the surrounding neighborhood felt unsafe. Overall, this was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve experienced. I would not recommend this place unless serious improvements are made in cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025