Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.6 (169 reviews)
4870 Old Rathmell Court , Columbus , US
+1 614-492-9000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Decent breakfast
Friendly, accommodating front desk
Easy/fast check-in
Clean rooms and updated appearance (for many guests)
Quiet and comfortable, good for stopovers
Cons:
Musty/moldy bed frame and odor reported
Ants in room
Unclean bathroom issues (blood in tub/floor) and plumbing problems
Missing linens for sofa bed
Overall inconsistent cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed but concerning: several guests reported musty/moldy bed frames, bad odor, ants, and unclean bathrooms (blood in tub/floor), though some reviews praised very clean rooms. Overall cleanliness is below average due to multiple severe incidents.
Service
9
Generally strong: multiple mentions of helpful, accommodating front-desk staff who resolved booking issues and provided quick check-in; staff assistance noted even when problems occurred.
Location
8.5
Convenient location for travelers: noted as close to the highway and good for stopovers, making it an easy choice for transit stays.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed room quality: several guests found rooms comfortable and as pictured, but issues were reported (musty beds, moldy frame, missing sofa-bed linens, plumbing problems) that lower the room quality assessment.
Amenities
7.8
Limited mentions: breakfast described as decent; few other amenities referenced, so amenities are slightly above average based on available comments.
Value for Money
7.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast described as decent by guests; no other F&B offerings noted.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed overall but leaning positive: several guests called their stays great, comfortable, quiet and like home, while a minority experienced serious cleanliness/plumbing issues; overall sentiment is positive for many travelers despite notable negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz is strategically located near Ohio State University, Columbus International Airport, and Rickenbacker International Airport. Enjoy easy access to local shops and restaurants.

Full-Service Amenities
Guests can indulge in complimentary perks such as high-speed Internet, weekday newspapers, local calls, and a relaxing indoor pool. Business travelers benefit from copy/fax services, corporate rates, and a spacious meeting room for up to 80 guests.

Well-Equipped Rooms
Each room is furnished with essential amenities like coffee makers, microwaves, and refrigerators. Stay productive with convenient features including irons, ironing boards, and voice mail. Ample bus and truck parking is also available.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz. Book your stay now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMH

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 169 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Manivanh • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Breakfast was decent.

Cons:

The bed felt a little musty. Need the bed frame panel clean it is look moldy.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Salaam • couple • us
3
Needs renovation
Pros:

Rooms was available

Cons:

The smell and odor was bad

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Randi • family_with_children • us
9
Great stay on a stop of a long trip, clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Easy check in close to highway, clean updated

Cons:

Had to ask for linens for sofa bed but other than that was perfect

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
2
It was not good
Pros:

The man at the desk

Cons:

I had ants in my room the toilet was stopped up they gave me another room and there was blood in the bathtub and floor not clean.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Bauman • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The girl at the front desk was very nice, as booking.com booked us for the wrong room. She accommodated us and gave us the right room that we paid for.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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David Jones • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • us
10
Love how quiet and clean the place was !!
Pros:

Very clean !! I loved it all .

Cons:

Clean , front desk fast and easy to check. Room was super clean and made it feel like home

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Cozy, comfy. Felt like a home.
Pros:

Clean rooms that look like the pictures. No catfishing.

Cons:

Nothing. I enjoyed every part of my stay.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Wilber • couple • us
7
Cons:

You need one more elevator

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • us
5
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • us
5
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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RAZIA • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Kelvin • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Staff was accommodating and rooms very clean and breakfast was enjoyable

Cons:

The tv didn't work well it kept loosing signal I also like to get an second or third floor room instead of first floor room the next time

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Dillow • extended_group • us
10
Only issue we had was our rooms were not on the same floor.
Pros:

Great location for our trip

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Malena • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
10
Very clean and staff very nice!
Pros:

The breakfast was really good.

Cons:

All good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee