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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥12,115
￥15,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, offering a comfortable workspace.

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Unmade bed with a white bedspread and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, a desk, flat-screen TV, and lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, offering a comfortable workspace.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
43211, OH, Columbus, 701 E Hudson St

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Nationwide Arena - 6 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. 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 center, 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, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Secured self 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 center

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG on Aug 24, 2025 start from ￥12,115, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. 315 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 930 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

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly free coffee all day and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite and accomadating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was stellar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was great, breakfast was great also! Just not a good area to be in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
GM that checked us in was wonderful. Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and left shortly after. The room was dirty, the toilet didn’t work and the area around the hotel was unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Dave

Not unsafe just a sketchy area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Micah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was not ready until 45 minutes to an hour after check in time. Other than that staff was friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet was filthy in the hallways and in our room I would not step on that carpet in my socks or my feet had to wear shoes. It was disgusting. Rest of the hotel was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was confident for staying during the state fair but rooms were pretty dirty around the baseboards in the bathroom and felt unsafe outside of our room. We told the front desk we wanted towels and cleaning service when checking in but that didn’t happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

JOHN H

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

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Marissa

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

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