Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Greater Columbus Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Heineken Star Lounge - 18 min walk
Yin Yue Restaurant - 16 min walk
Dairy Queen - 14 min walk
Wendy's - 1 min walk
The Summit - 17 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Ohio State University and Historic Crew Stadium. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Schottenstein Center and Ohio Stadium are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Working away
24-hour business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness centre
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-width doorways
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Administrative fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, per night
Service fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Secured self-parking costs USD 7.95 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
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
Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 7.95 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino (15-min drive) and Scioto Downs (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Historic Crew Stadium and 17 minutes' walk from Ohio History Center.
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
19 Nov 2024
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
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.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Chad
Chad, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
10 Oct 2024
marc
marc, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
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.
Deidra
Deidra, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
16 Sep 2024
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
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Sep 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
9 Sep 2024
LaToya
LaToya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 Sep 2024
RAMSEY
RAMSEY, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Sep 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious!
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Aug 2024
Availability
Troy
Troy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Aug 2024
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.
Erik
Erik, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 Aug 2024
A little shabby
Staff freindly
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Aug 2024
AnnMarie
AnnMarie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 Aug 2024
Natalya
Natalya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Aug 2024
Checked into our room, there was hair in the bathtub and on the counter in the bathroom. Not sure it had been cleaned at all.
Dustin
Dustin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 Jul 2024
Comfy but concerns
The hotel room was clean and the beds are super comfortable! The lobby and hallways often smelled of marijuana. I know it’s now legal but I personally don’t want to smell it. The lobby where you eat breakfast was hot and had many gnats or fruit flies. Breakfast was not ready on time and we had to leave early each day for our horse show.
Kristy
Kristy, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Liang
Liang, 8-night trip
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2/10 Poor
15 Jul 2024
CHRISTINA
CHRISTINA, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
8 Jul 2024
It just felt very dirty, many things looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The fridge in our room had been unplugged and leaked water all over the floor, there was hair left in the bath tub and sink and lights flickering in the room randomly. The upfront staff was very kind however, but i wouldn't recommend staying here regardless.