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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ohio State University

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Located near Ohio State University, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU offers a practical base with a to-go breakfast included. The property features a grocery store, a welcoming firepit, and an indoor pool. Dry cleaning and laundry services are also available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(147 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3031 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Hotel near Ohio State University
Located close to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and Jack Nicklaus Museum, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 165 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,249 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 45 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 11:00 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

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

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU?

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

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU located?

Located in Oletangy West, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohio State University, Jack Nicklaus Museum, and Schottenstein Center. OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and Ohio Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would most definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff and a shuttle to nearby destinations made the stay really enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good I really enjoyed my weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Didn't know about the shuttle to the game. That was a pleasant surprise and explained to us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this property every year. My husband and I have a Suicide Awareness event in memory of our son on Ohio State campus. We appreciate the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good lighting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, safe and wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhengjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to live
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in accordance to the hospital. Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel checked all of our boxes during our short stay. We would go back again if our daughter chooses Ohio State University as her college.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L

Friendly clean and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice if you are going to an event at the Schottenstein Center. Great shuttle service to and from. The hotel was clean, the staff was so welcoming and friendly. We will definitely stay here again at our next Schottenstein Event.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Courteous desk people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sterley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff as always. Stayed there several times
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved transportation to and from the fair. Breakfast set up was also very clean and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite construction to front entrance, this did not interfere with hotel functions. Hotel was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, clean room, and super easy parking. Check-in and check-outs were both so fast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.. nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Offer free coffee and tea in evenings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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