Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Columbus Ohio Expo Center by IHG
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Check in was easy"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Front desk was kind, room was clean.
Rodney P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Nov-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Nov 06 to Fri Nov 07 2025 at a $89.26 average nightly rate.
"Nice Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Always friendly people at the desk.
Tim P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
17-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 14 to Thu Oct 16 2025 at a $112.99 average nightly rate.
"Terrell made it great."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Terrell was excellent you should be proud to have an employee like him. We all know that they are hard to find. I sure hope as a company you take care of your employees to keep them around.
Luanne M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 24 to Fri Jul 25 2025 at a $132.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
No complaints here! The room was clean, the front desk people were friendly and welcoming! Breakfast good!
Diane K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 26 to Fri Jun 27 2025 at a $89.00 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great stay and rooms were nice.
Terry K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 28 to Sun Mar 30 2025 at a $184.96 average nightly rate.
"Great hotel, worst check in ever."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Hotel was clean and nice. Check in clerk couldn't figure out AARP, was on a personal call throughout the entire process. Even asking the phone person "what's so funny" while I was asking a question. Told me wrong room number but thankfully wrote the right number down. Other room was occupied. Front desk person was parked in the carport area at front door. Very dismissive.
Kimberly H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
26-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 23 to Mon Feb 24 2025 at a $99.00 average nightly rate.
"First Rate Hotel Near Quarter Horse Congress"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I stay at this hotel every year when I go to Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. The hotel is very conveniently located to the show grounds. The facilities and rooms are always very clean. The staff is always friendly and professional. The breakfast is also a big plus. I think this hotel is first rate!
Gail H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 04 to Sun Oct 06 2024 at a $378.07 average nightly rate.
Customer Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Columbus Ohio Expo Center by IHG
- 3.8 of 5Overall
- 3.8 of 5Amenities
- 3.9 of 5Quality
- 4.1 of 5Location
- 4.0 of 5Cleanliness
- 4.1 of 5Comfort
- 3.8 of 5Condition
- 3.1 of 5Neighborhood
- 4.2 of 5Service
- 3.8 of 5Value
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Property Description
Located in Columbus (South Linden), Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Historic Crew Stadium and Ohio History Center. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ohio Stadium and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ohio State University.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Historic Crew Stadium - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Ohio History Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Ohio State Fairgrounds - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Wexner Center for the Arts - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Newport Music Hall - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Ohio State University - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Schottenstein Center - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Ohio Stadium - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Bill Davis Stadium - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
James Cancer Hospital - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 3.9 km / 2.5 mi
Ohio State Harding Hospital - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Whetstone Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Green Sustainability
If guests decline housekeeping service they receive rewards points for every night they decline.
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
12 min. from Port Columbus International Airport.
Local Shuttle Info: No shuttle
Breakfast Information
Complimentary Smart Start Breakfast buffet is offered seven days a week. The buffet features eggs, sausage or bacon, biscuits gravy, made to order pancakes, cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, cereal, toast, bagels, muffins, fresh whole fruit, coffee, tea, and a variety of juices.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Pets allowed with a $25 fee per pet per day
Parking Info
Free parking for all vehicles, including buses and tractor trailers.
Internet / WiFI
Free high speed internet access
Misc Fees / Policies
- 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'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.
- 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.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
