Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3-star hotel in Brewery District
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are onsite.
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.

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site at this 3-star property. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Self 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

A weekend getaway.

Staff is very friendly. Hotel has a great location. Not too far from downtown but far enough to avoid a lot of congestion. Room was nice. Only issue, closet door was hard to slide. I had a poolside room, loved being able to open the door to the outside seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

aline

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

10/10 Excellent

wensi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Comfy beds

Large room with comfortable beds. Breakfast is ok. Not very flavorful or hot. Large selection
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra, Schaefferstown

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe, Bucyrus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay around the German Village. Comfortable bed and very clean room! Breakfast bar was also quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

R DANIEL, Poulsbo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Because they charged more than the agreed upon price my credit card was blocked. It was quite a hassle to get it unblocked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

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

Great place for a quick stop.

The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking lot is a bit small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay for a weekend. Super clean, friendly staff. Be prepared to pay for parking, but less than $10 per day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very convenient for a concert at Nationwide. Friendly staff and very clean. Rooms were large with good amenities. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Good breakfast clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025