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The Inn at Irwin Gardens

Property class: 3.5

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A large, stately building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance flanked by steps. - The Inn at Irwin Gardens (Columbus)
A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier, leading to a room with wooden paneling and a patterned carpet. - The Inn at Irwin Gardens (Columbus)
A classical building with a central archway and steps leading up to it, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants. - The Inn at Irwin Gardens (Columbus)
A formal garden with a central pathway leading to a building with a brick facade and multiple chimneys. - The Inn at Irwin Gardens (Columbus)
A formal dining room with a large table, chairs, and a chandelier. - The Inn at Irwin Gardens (Columbus)
At The Inn at Irwin Gardens, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Joseph Irwin Room

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a glass table, a chair, a desk, and a desk lamp.

Joseph Irwin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Clementine Tangeman Suite

A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread and several pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall with framed pictures.

Clementine Tangeman Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for JI & Xenia Miller Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

JI & Xenia Miller Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for WG Irwin Suite

A traditional room with a fireplace, a dining table, and two sofas.

WG Irwin Suite

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elsie Sweeney Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a chandelier.

Elsie Sweeney Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Columbus, The Inn at Irwin Gardens is in the city center. Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum and West Hill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Touch the Earth Natural Area and Tangeman Woods. Ready for a night out? Consider Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Crump Theater. Visit our Columbus travel guide
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608 5th St, Columbus, IN, 47201

What's nearby

  • A large abstract sculpture in an urban setting.
    First Christian Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cityscape with a roundabout, buildings, and a green park.
    The Commons
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Columbus Visitors Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kidscommons Children's Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mill Race Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • ZwanzigZ Pizza
    9 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inn at Irwin Gardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Inn at Irwin Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Inn at Irwin Gardens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Inn at Irwin Gardens located?

Located in the heart of Columbus, this hotel is steps from First Christian Church and Columbus Visitors Center. Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Inn at Irwin Gardens Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful property! Make sure to bring amenities and some food for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A huge part of the history of Columbus and a classic historic property. Obviously the gardens are spectacular! And so close to many of Columbus’ architectural marvels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

renie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The converted house to a B and B is exquisite. It’ is also an intricate part of the history of Columbus being a premier architectural city. Both Columbus and the Inn at Irvin Gardens are a must see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a beautiful property! Very quiet and peaceful. We love the history of the house and grounds. The breakfast was amazing! The staff was friendly and accommodating. Will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the last minute, we requested an early check-in and Fran, the innkeeper graciously granted our request. We were greeted by her upon our arrival. We enjoyed the cocktail hour complimentary bottle of wine as we relaxed a bit before dinner at a local restaurant. So far we are enjoying our stay here at the Inn at Irwin Gardens. Looking forward to the Totality in the Gardens event later today.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in excellent condition and the rooms were a great size. However, for the price we paid we expected a higher level of service. We never met anyone working at the Inn. There was no room cleaning during our stay. There was no breakfast service (although this was advertised on Expedia site) and the muffins served instead were not of good quality and while snacks were offered (chips and granola bars) there were no non-gluten choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but quality to price ratio was low. Charcuterie breakfast was disappointing, with bad coffee and no juice on order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay and would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
She was a wonderful stay, I wish we had stayed another night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning historical property. Lovely stay. Delicious breakfast and lisa was the ultimate inn keeper/host.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully preserved historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the property; it's proximity to the library, the Visitor Center; an architectural icon; within walking distance of a vital downtorn with culinary and shopping options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to so many things. Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amin

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

Simply wonderful

Simply wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

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

A Very Special Place

What an amazing and very special place. When do you get to eat, sleep, and sit by the fire in a museum? When you stay at the Inn at Irwin Gardens. The other home that was owned by the Irwin family is literally a museum. The rooms are beautiful and every one unique. The breakfast is served on china with cloth napkins, is three courses and delicious. Stacey was wonderful. She made a fire for us and brought our group two bottles of wine to enjoy by the fire each night. There are chocolates, coffee, and teas available for you anytime downtown. Upstairs there are snacks, soda, and other treats. You can sit in anyone of the three beautiful downstairs rooms and enjoy these things or sit in the extensive and magnificent gardens. Everything about this place is exceptional. A rare gem! And then there’s Columbus, IN right outside your door. I cannot think of anything better than staying at this Inn in Columbus, IN for an amazing little vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming But.....

Pros: Location, old world charm, quiet. Cons: Advertised as including breakfast. That is not available at this time. Was given a $25 per person discount per day. (you should ask). Room was quiet but if someone is in the adjoining room you can hear everything. Air conditioning was fantastic but not controllable. Bed was comfortable but felt used. No daily room service. One available plug on each side of the bed. Bathroom has the original fixtures which is charming. However, if you can't lift your legs 2 feet high to step into the extremely narrow shower you will have a problem. Tub sloped towards the rear so I always felt like I was balancing standing up. Plenty of hot water although the shower head needs repair. Limited soap supples but I probably could have had more if I asked. There is a person on premises but you have to call on the phone to get her. Coffee and store bought muffins are set out in the morning. No creamer though if you need that. The gardens are beautiful but the mosquitos are plenty. They provide spray to use but I still got bitten. Some bottles of OK wine are put out in the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kortnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property. Well kept and the food was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ross

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

could not have been better

The home was beautifully decorated for the holidays and was very cozy. Breakfast was excellent and they have wine at 5pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique place. It was located close to the activities we had planned in town, I would recommend this place for a special occasion stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn and gardens. Innkeeper thought of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place, great stuff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING!! The property was immaculate. The staff was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect romantic getaway for a night or two. Located in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021