Located near Ohio History Center, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center, an IHG Hotel is where comfort and convenience meet. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, stay productive at the 24-hour business center or gym, unwind with free newspapers and luggage storage nearby. With helpful staff on hand to make your stay even more enjoyable.
Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 1 min walk
Hudson Marketing Group - 12 min walk
Dairy Queen - 14 min walk
The Summit Music Hall - 17 min walk
Yellow Springs Brewery Taproom & Kitchen - 2 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG puts you a short five-minute drive from Ohio State University and Historic Crew Stadium. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Ohio Stadium and Ohio History Center are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (USD 7.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Working away
24-hour business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness centre
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-width doorways
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: USD 2.99 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Secured self-parking costs USD 7.95 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 35 mi (56 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 Fair Expo Hotel State OH Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center Columbus
Holiday Inn Express Ex I-71 OH State Fair Expo Center
Holiday Inn Express Ex I 71 / OH State Fair / Expo Center
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 7.95 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino (15-min drive) and Scioto Downs (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG is a short 11-minute walk from Historic Crew Stadium and 17 minutes' walk from Progressive Field.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG Reviews
7.6
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7.8
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Very nice and friendly staff.
Ismail
Ismail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
The staff were amazing 👏
Amjad
Amjad, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Nov 2025
Comfortable stay
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2026
Wonderful stay, room was very clean, well kept and quiet. Beds are very soft and comfortable, plenty of pillows and a warm blanket. Staff is top notch! Hard working and incredibly polite and professional. Each staff member is polite, helpful, friendly and just a pleasure to interact with.
Jaime
Jaime, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Mar 2026
I wish they would have had some type of fresh fruit with the breakfast. They need to have at least one chair with no wheels for safety. I have arthritis and it was unsafe for for me to use wheels. Room was clean, staff was very nice and helpful.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Room was very nice and clean.
The full breakfast was definitely a plus.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2025
Nice clean very nice staff
KENYON
KENYON, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2025
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy check in/check out. Breakfast was fine, just the gravy was a weird sticky consistency.
Angelina
Angelina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2025
Staff was nice, room was nice and cleaned. Breakfast was ready & out at 630am , location was okay. Definitely stay again
Whitney
Whitney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2025
The breakfast choices were good and the coffee was great. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was perfect, as was the bathroom.
Marsha
Marsha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Sept 2025
Super nice staff!
Calli
Calli, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2025
The staff was super friendly free coffee all day and free breakfast
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
10 Oct 2025
Bed was comfy and room was nice. The area i around the hotel was a lot
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Sept 2025
Breakfast was good
Travis
Travis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Dec 2025
Breakfast great. Rooms clean. Beds comfy. Area not much around. Hallways noisy!!!! Could gear every door shut!
Marcya
Marcya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2025
The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. They need to improve the lighting though. It was very poor.
julie
julie, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2025
The staff was very nice, very clean, very helpful and I like the complimentary shampoo/ conditioner/ body wash and lotion
San Juanita
San Juanita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2025
Staff was extremely polite and accomadating!
robert
robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2025
Staff was stellar.
Jesse
Jesse, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 July 2025
Staff was very helpful.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Sept 2025
Place is nice and neat.
Only thing I didn't like is breakfast.
Yoomi
Yoomi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2025
Breakfast was good! Eggs, sausage, and pancakes, and gravy. Super clean room and hotel. I even ran my finger through the top of the furniture and no dust.
Christina
Christina, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
14 Mar 2026
Well there's not a proper category for the "sometimes" key, that doesn't open the outside rear door, but does open an in inside bathroom door my wife wasn't talking about, but the desk clerk was very proud of. There was a used towel that greeted us in the armoire, probably a thank you for the Goldilocks shower, which managed to skip just right. There was also a HUGE dark stain on the box spring, which, from the coloration, we were rooting for blood. Maybe rotate it away from the head, or towards the wall. At least it passed my wife's bug check.Also, I would like to know where they got the picture of the breakfast, so I can eat there. Maybe it's different on Sunday. We didn't get to the hot tub. The beds were comfy,the blinds were dark, good AC. Close to 71, and there's a Wendy's that shares the lot. So it's not ALL bad.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Good breakfast for the price of the hotel .
Hotel not fancy but clean !
JOCELYN
JOCELYN, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 July 2025
Hotel staff was great, breakfast was great also! Just not a good area to be in.