Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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650 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • COSI
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nationwide Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Columbus

In the heart of Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Lou Berliner Sports Park and Scioto Audubon Metro Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ohio Theatre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from COSI.

What's nearby

  • Ohio Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • COSI - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pistacia Vera - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio Theatre
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Comfort Downtown Columbus
Comfort Inn Downtown Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown Hotel
Inn Express Columbus Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette, Stillwater

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with family
Check in was friendly and quick but when we got to the room there was someone already occupying it and it was a mess. So very concerning that the front desk gave us keys to a room that someone else was in. Although they were apologetic, if I was the occupant of the room or if I was by myself I would have been very uncomfortable knowing someone was able to walk into my room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donerik

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was absolutely disgusted by how dirty the floor of my hotel was as well as the desk chair. Both were severely stained with what I can only assume was blood and other things. I did not even sit on the desk chair!! I travel quite a bit, and I have always tried to use Holiday Inn, but I will be considering a different hotel the next time that I travel. There is no excuse for that chair to be in the room or that floor to be so stained that I never wanted to walk around without my shoes on.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw a concert at Newport Theater and stayed here. It was perfect. Especially if you're on the 1st floor by the pool. They have tables and chairs set up behind those room on an extend d patio. The staff was all very nice and so was the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and very comfortable room. The elevator was the most sketchy part.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Ohio Trip

The bed was way too high for me. I could not get into the bed. I needed help to get into the bed. An open can of coke was in the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad condition

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean, $12 to park in the parking lot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. A lot of variety in the breakfast buffet.The staff at the front desk was very accommodating from fixing a glitch in the bill to bringing me a hair dryer in minutes after I called to let them know our room's hairdryer was missing. Overall, a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tammyan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

A weekend getaway.

Staff is very friendly. Hotel has a great location. Not too far from downtown but far enough to avoid a lot of congestion. Room was nice. Only issue, closet door was hard to slide. I had a poolside room, loved being able to open the door to the outside seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wensi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Comfy beds

Large room with comfortable beds. Breakfast is ok. Not very flavorful or hot. Large selection
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra, Schaefferstown

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe, Bucyrus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay around the German Village. Comfortable bed and very clean room! Breakfast bar was also quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

R DANIEL, Poulsbo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Because they charged more than the agreed upon price my credit card was blocked. It was quite a hassle to get it unblocked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

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

Great place for a quick stop.

The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025