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
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
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)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King, Refrigerator

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 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 Ohio Stadium. .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 - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free 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
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L Tollar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at desk are very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick Visit.

The place was spotless top to bottom. There was plenty of staff. Breakfast was hot and ready at 6:01 if you are an early riser. My only issue was the doors shut very loud. The auto locking feature of the door wouldn’t let you “hold the handle” to help with a soft close. Very popular with traveling athlethic teams.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Dayton

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good job. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anastas

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First day not hot water,and not anyone was helping.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to concert area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional Very pleasant stay Breakfast was phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fine. Clean. Staff was professional. Room had a heating issue. The room that I had two queen beds so Pleanty of sheets and spreads. I did not freeze
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, super nice. Breakfast. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Shoutout to Front Desk staff

Stayed here while in town for a concert. Although the hotel was very busy, we had a nice stay and breakfast was great! I want to personally thank Reagan at the front desk for helping me after I realized I left my wallet in the room. I live 3 hours away and was worried that I’d have to drive down to retrieve it, but she helped me figure out the best way to ship it back and made sure to handle it personally. I got it the other day and am extremely grateful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, and perfect location out of the heart of Columbus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patty

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Great stay

Very clean, comfortable bed, quiet heat/AC unit in the room. Loved!!!! The walk-in shower, was not expecting that feature. Hot breakfast was delicious and had plenty of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jody

Travelled with family
Clean, staff was friendly. Inside pool was freezing cold, kids were disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

ARTURO

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

Below to your expectations.

Room were fairly clean, not to Hilton standard but clean. Not schuttle. No housekeeping, breakfast very basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this hotel because of the pool, traveling with a team of kids. There was no heat in the pool area and it was freezing. Our team kids couldn't use the pool. Also, the two staff members running the continental breakfast in the morning were over the top. Made a very rude comment to me and did not treat other team parents well when asking for something that ran out or was low. They guard the breakfast area and take their jobs very seriousness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Over all it was a pleasant stay. Staff was great and helpful. The room was comfortable, but there were areas of the carpet that did not seem to get cleaned. The shower head pipe was not secured and would move around when trying to adjust the direction of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

imanol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024