Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2.5 star property

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Pool
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Nicklaus Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bill Davis Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Whetstone Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room and lobby area were clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the fitness center and the warm breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & friendly staff. Perfect location for what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Xiyuan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

It was great !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast- nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Divinia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay while spending time in Ohio. Thank you for helping make my graduation day perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and public areas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Breakfast didn't start early enough. The Shower temperature was all or nothing in room 419
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was winter.. no need for air conditioning.. Breakfast good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay, was clean but the beds were not very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Presotn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool air blew through the AC unit all night. Could not get the heater to come on. Breakfast didn't start until 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and clean rooms. Close to the Ohio convention center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025