Holiday Inn Express - Columbus Downtown by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.8 (576 reviews)
650 S. High Street , Columbus , US
+1 614-228-6511

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location near German Village
Friendly and helpful front desk staff
Good breakfast (often praised)
Clean and comfortable rooms
Comfortable beds
Good value for many guests
Updated rooms in some cases
Gym available
Cons:
Older property with maintenance needs (elevator, shower handle)
Paid parking perceived as expensive
Gym air conditioning out of order
Slow/main elevator
Occasional unpleasant or inexperienced staff
Paint smell reported
One report of poor breakfast service
Some guests felt it was too expensive

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Multiple reviews explicitly note rooms were clean and comfortable; overall cleanliness is a positive in guest comments.
Service
8.9
Front desk and staff repeatedly praised (specific mention of Amanda and consistently friendly staff), though a few comments note inexperienced or less-helpful reception on occasion.
Location
8.5
Consistently highlighted as a major positive — right by German Village and within walking distance of bars/restaurants and downtown.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed signals: some updated/quiet rooms and comfortable beds, but other comments note an older property, broken shower handle and need for refurbishment.
Amenities
6.3
Gym and basic amenities are present and used positively, but complaints about a non-working gym AC, slow/main elevator and parking reduce the score.
Value for Money
8.3
Several guests describe the hotel as good value for Columbus; one or two found it pricey for what they received.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Breakfast is frequently praised as better than average, though a small number of guests reported poor breakfast or unfriendly staff at mealtimes.
Overall Experience
8
Overall stays are positive with comfortable beds, friendly staff and great location driving guest satisfaction, despite some maintenance and amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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

7.8
Based on 576 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 8
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Maria Paz • solo_traveller • us
8
A good value hotel in German Village location.
Pros:

Location is perfect right by German Village .Good value for Columbus. Wonderful breakfast, better than most hotels we’ve stayed in.

Cons:

Older property that needs some major overhaul especially the main elevator that needs a nicer door. Right now it looks like a service elevator and you tend to walk by it.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • us
7
Nice accommodation in the German village for a fair price
Pros:

Nice location in the vicinity of some good bars and restaurants. Nice quiet & clean bedroom at 3rd level with a lot of space. Cosy king size bed. The breakfast was above the average. The nearby Cobra Cocktail Bar with Restaurant is absolutely recommendable (excellent food & great cocktails)!

Cons:

The air condition of the gym is still out of order. I complained about during my last stay. The lady at the reception worked her first day and tried to reach out to somebody, but without response.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • us
10
A great place to stay . Clean and a good value
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
6
Cons:

It was too expensive for what we got

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • us
8
Cons:

The parking

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Staff

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect. Exactly what you hope from a Holiday Inn
Pros:

Receptionish Amanda was fantastic. So friendly and supportive. She made the stay.

Cons:

Shower door handle was broken, had been glue fixed but poorly

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sydney • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
It was a nice place to
Pros:

Excellent place

Cons:

I wish it was located at a better location

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jason • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Traveler485 • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Staff are friendly

Cons:

Smell of paints and slow elevator

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Shannen • family_with_children • us
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
Great spot close to downtown
Pros:

Updated rooms

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location and accessibility to downtown and restaurants and bars close.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Dale • couple • us
6
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • couple • us
10
Great place to stay! A lot of places to walk to nearby and the German Village
Pros:

Great location

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ch
7
Cons:

Le petit déjeuner vraiment pas terrible. Le personnel n’était pas vraiment agréable.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee