Holiday Inn Express - Columbus Downtown by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.9 (674 reviews)
650 S. High Street , Columbus , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality inconsistencies
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.23
Several reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including dirty floors and leftover items.
Service
8.7
Most reviews mentioned friendly and polite staff.
Location
8.74
Multiple reviews praised the convenient location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.19
Some reviews highlighted issues like broken amenities and outdated decor.
Amenities
7.72
Amenities were adequate, but there were some complaints about missing items.
Value for Money
7.18
Some reviews suggested that the hotel did not provide value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.23
Breakfast was positively reviewed in several instances.
Overall Experience
8.2
Feedback indicated an overall good experience, despite some negative points.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:26

Property Description

Convenient Location

Located in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city's vibrant neighborhoods like the Short North Arts District and the historic German Village.

Amenities and Features

Start your day right with our complimentary hot breakfast featuring delicious waffles, stay connected with free high-speed Wi-Fi, and make free local calls during your stay.

Relaxation and Comfort

Unwind in our seasonal outdoor heated pool or retreat to your spacious guest room equipped with all the essentials including a microwave, refrigerator, and plush pillow-top mattress.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Columbus, OH? Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Columbus Downtown today!

Important information:

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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Feb 4, 2026 until Tue, Mar 31, 2026

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 12 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 674 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.23
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.19
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 7.18
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Tracy B • family_with_children • us
9
It was just for overnight and we enjoyed the stay
Pros:

The beds are very comfortable. The breakfast area is well decorated and the meal provided was good. The breakfast staff smiled and was gracious. The housekeeping staff was still cleaning the room we were assigned. The Housekeeper contacted the Front desk and they immediately had another room for my family. We appreciated the instant response.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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rhonda • family_with_children • us
5
Great location, could use some cleaning
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The common area floors were super dirty in need of being mopped . Pancake maker was broke

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Talitha • solo_traveller • us
5
It was clean just outdated
Pros:

They need to remodel it’s outdated

Cons:

It’s old

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Ryker • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Browning • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Place was clean, and comfortable.

Cons:

Parking sucked. Then temp $100 held for room damages, crazy. The price was a little high for the quality.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • za
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Griffin • extended_group • us
5
I Will never stay there again
Pros:

The breakfast

Cons:

They I have to pay for parking after paying for my room

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
10
I will always keep this motel in the front of my mind for value and peace of mind for a genuine stay.
Pros:

I love this hotel near German Village. It’s very quiet, clean, affordable, and has the most comfortable mattresses I have ever slept in my life! Thank you so much for a rare and memorable experience! Breakfast was Yummie & included.

Cons:

It is often sold out!

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
4
Very in happy with the lack of cleanliness for the high price of the rooms. I would not stay here again nor recommend to
Pros:

The location was great. 5mins from Lou Berliner.

Cons:

Bathroom was dirty hair everywhere from the previous stay.
Also hair all over the sheets under the comforter. Very disappointing to see the lack of cleanliness especially after all the review hyped the place up.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • us
7
Staff was super nice but the pay to park and uncomfortable bed will keep me from staying there again.
Pros:

Convenient to wear I was working.

Cons:

Had to pay to park my car. I’ve never had to do that at all hotel/motel and I travel quite often. The bed was not very comfortable.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • solo_traveller • us
7
Accomodation in the brewery district for a fair price
Pros:

Friendly staff, parking options

Cons:

Old room facilities, gym wasn’t properly equipped (no towels, no desinfection liquid, no mats)

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Alla • couple • us
10
Pros:

Clean and nice breakfast

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
1
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Walter S. • couple • us
6
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Yuliia • solo_traveller • ua
10
Pros:

Very friendly personnel, good location and clean rooms.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The location and the cleanliness of the room and the staff was very polite

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • us
10
A great place to get away
Pros:

Great location in German Village with LOTS restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • us
8
Cons:

I feel there should be no charge for parking in their lot. I received an email with confirmation saying parking is $10 a night though when we checked out, it was 12 there was no security walking around that the $12 was going towards to pay them. signs posted parking at your own risk so why am I paying for parking?

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • couple • us
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee