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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio State University

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Bar (on property)
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Drinks-Snacks)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks-Snacks)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3232 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Hotel near Ohio State University
Located close to Schottenstein Center and Ohio Stadium, Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area provides a grocery/convenience store, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A gift shop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 158 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, 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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,950 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
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 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 20 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (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 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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area?

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

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area located?

Located in Oletangy West, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ohio State University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Schottenstein Center and Ohio Stadium. Historic Crew Stadium and Nationwide Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the hotel was clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean. The people at the front desk were very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel, clean, convenient location. The staff was extremely polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lobby area (dining ar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would stay there again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia Kimball

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

Comfortable stay !

Easy check in check out , clean , quiet area !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean and quiet. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My in-laws live a few minutes away and this is one of our go-to hotel locations. We always have a pleasant stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient and quiet Nice lobby and rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay thoroughly ....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

Would stay again

Stay was nice. Clean. Close to OSU
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel staff and facility
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, excellent staff, nice location by OSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli

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

Great hotel

Great location, friendly staff, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

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

Great stay

I really liked ten staff, cleanliness and that food was close by to fill our bellies from places that aren’t available where we live.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Always come back when in town for training at OSU.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024