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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)
Indoor pool
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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4870 Old Rathmell Court, Columbus, OH, 43207
  • Place, Three Creeks Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Columbus

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG in Columbus, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Motts Military Museum and Groveport Recreation Center. .This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Ohio State University and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Three Creeks Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 18 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 18 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Ohio State University - 19 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Donatos Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Ristorante - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG offers 73 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 725 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
​I'm writing to provide feedback on my recent stay at your hotel. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience. ​The property was nice, clean, and felt well-maintained. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and I really appreciate their excellent service. ​My only concern was the carpet in my room. It appeared to be quite old and had some noticeable stains, which detracted a bit from an otherwise excellent stay. ​Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was adequate. I couldn't get a receipt, because the staff didn't give me one. I was told that Expedia would give me a receipt. It should not be hard to get a receipt (folio), as soon as you check out of a hotel. That is your record that you actually left everything intact and on time. I still need my receipt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel is South Columbus on Alum Creek road!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D

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

10/10 Excellent

Sejal, cleveland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is nice and clean staff is good sure, but the entire corridor leading to our room has heavy foody smell which is irritating and it gets into air inside also even if we keep door tight closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad experience with
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher M

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I havent been in a room that i couldnt set the a/c to run continuous fan in longer than i can remember. Once it kicked off, all the noisy guest could be heard loud and clear. Along with their music. Woke us up most times it kicked back on as that unit i LOUD. Toilet looked like it hadn't been cleaned in WEEKS. It was the perfect room (208) if you're traveling with a big family. You could fit cribs, pack n play, cots just about whatever you wanted. Breakfast was good, but I'm not sure I'd stay at this one again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ASHA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bedroom & bathroom was nice and clean Breakfast was good The cart to pull the luggage was broken The rooms didn't had enough power outlets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good value . VERY PRISTINE.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The young lady who checked me in was wonderful. The downside is that the bathroom floor was dirty. I stood on a towel, and the dirt that came off the floor was bad. Blood on the pillowcase. When reported to the front desk manager he did not seem to care. Forget breakfast the area was reasonably fit 5 or 6 people not an entire hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

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

Nice staff, nice location, clean and comfy

Great location by the Zucchini Festival for the weekend! It was so nice and clean inside the lobby and the rooms were also very clean and updated! Breakfast was way better than expected. Caitllin at the front desk was so helpful and friendly when we arrived and made us feel so welcome. The only negative was that a new Dunkin was being built right beside the hotel and wasn't open yet, lol!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast wasn’t worth what we paid for it, reheated buffet food that’s free elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rodnisha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristino

Travelled with partner
Very clean. The only complaint was we were assigned to the first floor where we cannot view outside the hotel. The drape curtain cannot be adjusted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpets are dirty. The room smelled old. The units are outdated and the ones in the stairwell didnt work and were clearly broken. 9 vehicles had their windows busted out during our visit. We love the river spot next to the property. We will not return. This hotel needs major renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We brought our family down for the Columbus Air Show. The hotel was clean and easily accessible. Caitlin at the front desk was very sweet and super helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for work. It was just what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For smoke free facilities the room smelled like smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general, everything was fine. Check in was fast and efficient. Staff friendly and alert to guest needs. Only issue I had was that the bathroom was not very clean, particularly the shower floor. Reported it to staff. Other than that, all good.
Shower floor not properly cleaned, only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Zack

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025