Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

3.0 star property
Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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3232 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room With Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Accessible Two Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility/Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbus

Oletangy West stay.Your stay at this Oletangy West hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. Ohio Stadium and Historic Crew Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Whetstone Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Hospital Cafeteria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2950 square feet (274 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbus hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 158 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2950 sq ft of conference space
  • 274 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area offers 158 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 49-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Angela, PEEKSKILL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hair in bathtub
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela, PEEKSKILL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I walked off the elevator, food, trash, and beer bottles were on the table. The first room I was given had hair in the shower and sink. After requesting a 2nd room, there was hair IN THE BED!!! I called management and requested a refund. They stated that I will be credited the amount but have not been reimbursed as of 10/14.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, close to the venue for our show. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zinta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room drain was clogged, keurig did not work, some lights did not work otherwise nice stay and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeong

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda, Ossining

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was very pretty I wish they put as much attention to the bedrooms. Bathrooms need an update with walk in showers. Room smelled musty so I would recommend new carpet. Also mattress was not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location good price good condition. Hotel was told. Housekeeping supposed to happen the next day and didn’t. that did lower my rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that we didn’t get our room cleaned. Had to use wet towels and make my own bed. We even ran out of toilet paper. For what we paid cleaning should have been included. Can’t use COVID as an excuse anymore, Other hotels are cleaning rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anarda

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

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the ease by which I was able to check-in and the check-out was equally seamless.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hong-Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have extra pillows, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thumbs up

Comfy beds Easy check in Service and food at the restaurant were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room needs fixed a little but the morning staff was nice and helpful but the evening staff was not welcoming. Maybe they had an off day. But the room shades and curtains need fixed and the bathroom shower ceiling is falling apart by paint peeling and the air conditioner has a border at the bottom that was completely torn off and needs to be repaired
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet and pillow in room was dirty and stained. House keeping barged in our room at 930 in morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025