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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz offers a practical base for a smooth trip. Guests enjoy a to-go breakfast before exploring nearby attractions, return for a swim in the indoor pool, workout, or catch up on work in the 24-hour business center.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4870 Old Rathmell Court, Columbus, OH, 43207

What's nearby

  • Three Creeks Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 15 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Easton Town Center - 18 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 18 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Ohio State University - 19 min drive - 16.1 miles

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

Property highlights
At Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG, you can look forward to free to-go breakfast, shopping on site, and laundry facilities. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG located?

Situated in Columbus, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Motts Military Museum, Groveport Recreation Center, and Groveport Aquatic Center. Grand Prix Karting and Franklin Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, professional staff, great breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very polite and efficient with checking in and out. Very nice, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, room large, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, no hot water, good breakfast. Staff was pleasant, and hotel was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and well lit. The staff were all very nice, and the breakfast had a lot of options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and tidy, staff was all super nice. Only issue was connecting to wifi on my Xbox in room 323.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t shower water wasn’t warm enough….
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Excellent Stay

The beds were comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a lot of variety. The pool was very nice. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in the room was dirty. Room was not restocked from previous guests
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very clean and smelled amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was amazing, the staff were so friendly and nice!! The location of the hotel was super convenient for my family stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my kids, clean , safe and the breakfast was pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ASHA

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

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always stay here when I am in the Columbus area. It is always consistent with great customer service and a good, hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LENORE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. The lady that works in the kitchen was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sejal

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Awesome

Everything was excellent, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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