Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet Bar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Columbus

With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area in Columbus (Oletangy West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Easton Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Hospital Cafeteria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area offers 152 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

University Inn Columbus
Columbus Red Roof Inn
Red Roof Inn Columbus Ohio State University Hotel Columbus
Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area
Hampton Inn Columbus/University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Ohio
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Columbus
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel Columbus

Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Internet shell I just really liked how clean it was. There was a situation that was going on, but it was very contained so I really don’t even know how whatever was going on turn it off because it was a quiet situation. The breakfast was excellent one of the best The gentlemen at the counter when I checked in was amazing very friendly. It was just a very enjoyable stay I would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Noisy neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the cleanest, if not the cleanest Hampton Inn I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Vineel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hampton inn was very clean and convenient to the venue for which we attended an event. would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a concert at the Schottenstein Center, the hotel was very convenient proximity wise and was an easy walk back after the concert. The hotel itself was very nice and clean. I’m not sure if it’s newer or was recently renovated but it really is in great shape. The room we had was spacious and clean and the staff was very nice and friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narayan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was onsite THURS-SUN, room was never cleaned...no emoting of trash, no fresh towels (and no e picked up), no cleaning of bathroom, no making of bed. Breakfast provide was average.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if going to Ohio State or Upper Arlington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was very good; clean, good service, somewhat friendly. The problem for us was we had to drive to go downtown, to eat in a nice restaurant or go to the soccer stadium. But if that’s not an issue for you, there are food chains nearby and it is a short drive to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly! Love that our room price included breakfast which was very good and the breakfast staff was excellent very friendly and helpful. Kept everything stocked up and flowing good! The shampoo and conditioner was good quality I liked it better than my very expensive shampoo at home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025