Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Wet Bar)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbus

With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area in Columbus (Oletangy West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Easton Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Hospital Cafeteria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area offers 152 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

University Inn Columbus
Columbus Red Roof Inn
Red Roof Inn Columbus Ohio State University Hotel Columbus
Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbus/University Area
Hampton Inn Columbus/University
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Ohio
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Columbus
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Hotel Columbus

Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice as usual for Hampton.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nobody cleaned my room until day 2. Parking lot lighting was so bright, and curtains were too short to block it. The cooked breakfast foods were terrible and hair was spotted in the eggs. I love Hampton Inn but I’ll never stay at this one again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Athens

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This hotel was very clean. The desk clerk was super friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Overnight stay

Good location for visiting OSU. Clean hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff, specifically " Mo" at the front desk, was extremely well spoken, efficient and friendly. Literally the best customer service I have encountered in years. Hotel was also extremely clean, breakfast options were great, room was exceptionally clean with comfortable bed. Price was very good considering what hotels are charging lately. Will stay here again when in columbus area, especially near osu and Clintonville area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Novilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and front desk. The hallways were a bit too loud at times when trying to sleep but staff chatting outside was loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Perfect for access to OSU
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here several times. Beds are super comfortable and breakfasts are really good. Location is great for what we usually come to Columbus to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mattress uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Staff was very friendly and room was very clean. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. The family loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, quick check in and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Good job

Our hotel was amazing. It was also very handicapped accessible for my son and his wheelchair. I have to commend the breakfast manager that morning. He really took pride in his work and offered to assist me I had just broken my wrist.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
One of the best places we've stayed during our month long trip across country
Stayed 1 night in May 2025