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Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Lobby
Located close to Polaris Fashion Place, Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG provides free to-go breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Jetted bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8670 Orion Pl, Columbus, OH, 43240

What's nearby

  • Topgolf - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Polaris Fashion Place - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alum Creek State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Easton Town Center - 12 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ikea Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Quaker Steak & Lube - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near Polaris Fashion Place
You can look forward to free to-go breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • A gift shop, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Columbus-Polaris Parkway
Holiday Inn Hotels Parkway
Holiday Inn Parkway
Holiday Inn Express Hotels Suites Columbus Polaris Parkway

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG located?

This family-friendly Columbus hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Topgolf and Polaris Fashion Place. Magic Mountain Fun Center and Sharon Woods Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Excellent service and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Soft beds - quiet rooms. Would stay here agaib
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranada

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Easy check in. Very good room, bed, bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before. Good value and love the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lamont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed one night and chose this hotel specifically for the pool for my 4 year old granddaughter. We had an absolute blast! Hotel and staff were very nice and we loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

We love this hotel for family weekend getaways

Love the pool! Very clean, good breakfast, great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time for a one night stay. VERY clean! Pool was great and the kids had a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had a bad smell like the last occupant was a wet dog. The fruit selection at breakfast was minimal at best. Most of the equipment in the exercise room did not function.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Columbus Stay

The hotel is very convenient to Polaris mall and major shopping. The room was clean and updated. Our family loved the pool but it was very crowded. Overall I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Amenities
Truck got stolen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For some reason I thought there was a hot tub but the pool for kiddos was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was great except for the lady who ran it, she was unfriendly and borderline rude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahhida B.

Average stay. Good breakfast. Pet fee should not be 75 dollars, my dog leaves less of a mess than most people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No problems
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great night with family. The pool is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice hotel but bed is not comfy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Competent and friendly check n representatives. Beautiful pool. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were surprisingly comfortable! The room was clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly competent check in representatives
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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