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Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

2.5 star property
Make yourself at home in the heart of Columbus near top attractions like Historic Crew Stadium.

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Located near Ohio History Center, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel is where comfort and convenience meet. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, stay productive at the 24-hour business center or gym, unwind with free newspapers and luggage storage nearby. With helpful staff on hand to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is ₩125,801
₩152,923 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in South Linden, a neighborhood in Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is near the airport. Ohio History Center and Ohio Theatre are cultural highlights and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Historic Crew Stadium or Ohio Stadium. Visit our Columbus travel guide
Map
701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH, 43211

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium
    Historic Crew Stadium
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds
    Ohio State Fairgrounds
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
    Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ohio History Center
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Progressive Field
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    1 min walk
  • Hudson Marketing Group
    12 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    14 min walk
  • The Summit Music Hall
    17 min walk
  • Yellow Springs Brewery Taproom & Kitchen
    2 min drive

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

  • 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)

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG on May 25, 2026 start from ₩125,801, 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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heat and air worked good. Parking was good. Staff was nice and helpful. Elevator was out and helped us find room on first floor due to special need child with us. Very thankful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amjad

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing 👏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, room was very clean, well kept and quiet. Beds are very soft and comfortable, plenty of pillows and a warm blanket. Staff is top notch! Hard working and incredibly polite and professional. Each staff member is polite, helpful, friendly and just a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

chrissy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was not very clean and visible things left on the floor. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Overall cleanliness was not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice and clean. The full breakfast was definitely a plus. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENYON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy check in/check out. Breakfast was fine, just the gravy was a weird sticky consistency.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was nice, room was nice and cleaned. Breakfast was ready & out at 630am , location was okay. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast choices were good and the coffee was great. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was perfect, as was the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Calli

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfy and room was nice. The area i around the hotel was a lot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great. Rooms clean. Beds comfy. Area not much around. Hallways noisy!!!! Could gear every door shut!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. They need to improve the lighting though. It was very poor.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

San Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, very clean, very helpful and I like the complimentary shampoo/ conditioner/ body wash and lotion
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite and accomadating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

8/10 Good

Vicki

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

8/10 Good

Yoomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is nice and neat. Only thing I didn't like is breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good! Eggs, sausage, and pancakes, and gravy. Super clean room and hotel. I even ran my finger through the top of the furniture and no dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOCELYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast for the price of the hotel . Hotel not fancy but clean !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

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