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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University

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Property amenity
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3031 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Hotel near Ohio State University
Located close to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and Jack Nicklaus Museum, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 165 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,249 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 11:00 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
A car is 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU located?

Located in Oletangy West, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohio State University, Jack Nicklaus Museum, and Schottenstein Center. OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and Ohio Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

The place is really nice and the location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shout out to the shuttle drivers, Sandy and Liz, so friendly, personable and helpful!!! Our stay was perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay but lighting in rooms could be better and the pillows were subpar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollee

The hotel is always clean and well maintained and the staff is so nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sterley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay here. Staff is wonderful as usual. Whenever I come to OSU I try to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, especially the shuttle drivers were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to. Happy and accommodating staff. Very grateful for the shuttle service to and from Sonic Temple. The shuttle back to the hotel was quite a hike! We had ants in our bathroom, which we told the front desk about, to which they apologized.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anshu

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when traveling with dogs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
States for a concert. The complimentary shuttle worked out great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff members were really nice. The room my wife and I got was nice clean and quiet. The hotel is close to some pretty good restaurants. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

vikas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall quality of room, bathroom, breakfast was all very below average or mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Perfect location to walk. Also has a complimentary shuttle that we used.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and couldn't ask for better service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

punyanooch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love stay at Fairfield.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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

4/10 Poor

michael

Room was not clean but they gave me a new room that exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shailyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant hotel, clean rooms, and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024