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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers wake up refreshed with easy highway access to Columbus attractions, plus practical amenities like an indoor pool, gym and 24-hour business 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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Columbus is home to Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG. Magic Mountain Fun Center East and Foxfire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit North Market and Shops On Lane Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Historic Crew Stadium. Visit our Columbus travel guide
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4870 Old Rathmell Court, Columbus, OH, 43207

What's nearby

  • The bluebells trail along Alum Creek at Three Creeks Metro Park is awash in #green and #blue with the blossoming of all the Virgina Bluebells (Mertensia virginica).
    Three Creeks Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.
    Greater Columbus Convention Center
    15 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Easton Town Center
    Easton Town Center
    18 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA
    Ohio Stadium
    18 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.
    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
  • Little Italy Ristorante
    6 min drive
  • Donatos Pizza
    16 min walk
  • 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
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Three Creeks Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Motts Military Museum and Groveport Recreation Center. Groveport Aquatic Center and Franklin Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 772 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and friendly staff! Breakfast was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bed comfortable. The staff was also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet stay, very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were in good condition although it was a little inconvenient having to change rooms. Also the staff were mostly quiet and kept to themselves. We are still waiting on our deposit to be returned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Easy to find, nice room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall nice location. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Clean room. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, courteous and helpful.
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of our most favourite hotels in our 4 wk stay. Very spacious, modern room with a comfortable bed. Bathroom was gorgeous! A huge vanity, with great lighting. Lots of variety at breakfast, including a full cooked breakfast. Staff were very helpful. Convenient parking, and on-site washing facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient check in, room and facilities in general appeared clean, bed reasonably comfortable. We had only one bath towel in our room and towels were rather thin and insubstantial. Breakfast had a nice variety of food and the breakfast area was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, by far one of the cleanest and well kept properties that we have had the pleasure of staying at, for sure. And also one of the best tasting breakfast bars in the mornings that weve had the enjoyment of attending and filling our bellies up on, yes quite good due to the circumstances and weather. You see I happen to have fractured my sternum the day before our departure to Obetz. But due to our quick accomadations to your wonderful little nook, we were able to pay our respects to the family of our dear friend Lee Gunderson, who passed away suddenly this past week, may he RIP, AMEN!!! Although this was a Sad occasion, somehow Holiday Inn Express always seems to try and help you get through rough spots of your Trip, honestly they really do. And so as always our Travels are made a little less painful during these kind of Occasions, and as always we send our upmost strongest Thanks during our time of need for Sympathy and Hardship. The Reese Family. reesejeffrey260@gmail.com. P.O. Box 72171 Columbus, Ohio 43207. (380)245-8925.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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