Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
650 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • COSI
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nationwide Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Columbus

In the heart of Columbus, Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Lou Berliner Sports Park and Scioto Audubon Metro Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ohio Theatre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from COSI.

What's nearby

  • Ohio Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • COSI - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pistacia Vera - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio Theatre
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 12 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Comfort Downtown Columbus
Comfort Inn Downtown Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown Hotel
Inn Express Columbus Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay

My son is in Grant hospital so I needed somewhere to stay close. Everything was good except parking and there was no remote to the TV.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren E

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Arrive early to secure parking

After paying for parking, the only parking available was in a non connected overflow lot with many signs cautioning theft was possible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CL

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

2/10 Terrible

Grace

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Smoking Smell

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the desk was very nice and accommodating. But the property seems dirty, in the rooms mostly. Massive stain on our floor. Dirty shower. Toilet would heavily leak when flushed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property feels old but was clean and inexpensive. We loved the location near craft breweries and German restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juhyun

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff in a small and comfortable hotel made for an enjoyable stay. I also liked the breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

8/10 Good

Gerae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to be put into a different room than the one i reserved, got an extra bed is all.other than that was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe no problem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking isn't the best. Plus I was charged $12 that I didn't know I was going to be charged to park around the building.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Raven

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Perfect for a business weekend

Very friendly staff, clean property, great options for breakfast, and nice neighborhood for evening activities. Very quiet rooms, clean, and updated with modern accessories
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Would Not Stay Again

Hotel was OK for an overnight stay. After paying $12 for parking & returning from Ballet, there was no parking. When inquiring at the desk. Was told there was additional parking at other locations nearby. This was never communicated upon checking in. We assumed the parking charge was for parking (although very limited) was for guaranteed parking in front of hotel. Nobody wants to park next door, behind the building or across the street in snowy, cold temps after assuming they would be parking at the hotel. Night attendant wasn’t very pleasant when expressed concern. Would have been nice to explain this upon checking. Additionally, only 1 very slow elevator was less than convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of extra parking 🅿️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wein

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025