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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

2.5 star property
Columbus guestrooms with comfy beds

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Indoor pool
Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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4870 Old Rathmell Court, Columbus, OH, 43207
  • Place, Three Creeks Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Columbus

In Columbus .Stay at this Columbus hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Three Creeks Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Groveport Recreation Center. Groveport Aquatic Center and Grand Prix Karting are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Three Creeks Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Easton Town Center - 18 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 18 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Ohio State University - 19 min drive - 25.9 km

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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

Columbus guestrooms with comfy beds
Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and shopping on site. Self parking is free.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG offers 73 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 719 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast wasn’t worth what we paid for it, reheated buffet food that’s free elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rodnisha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristino

Travelled with partner
Very clean. The only complaint was we were assigned to the first floor where we cannot view outside the hotel. The drape curtain cannot be adjusted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpets are dirty. The room smelled old. The units are outdated and the ones in the stairwell didnt work and were clearly broken. 9 vehicles had their windows busted out during our visit. We love the river spot next to the property. We will not return. This hotel needs major renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We brought our family down for the Columbus Air Show. The hotel was clean and easily accessible. Caitlin at the front desk was very sweet and super helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for work. It was just what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For smoke free facilities the room smelled like smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general, everything was fine. Check in was fast and efficient. Staff friendly and alert to guest needs. Only issue I had was that the bathroom was not very clean, particularly the shower floor. Reported it to staff. Other than that, all good.
Shower floor not properly cleaned, only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Zack

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamela

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Mold in the bathroom, dirty carpet. Was ok for the night but wouldn‘t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The girl working the desk was unavailable when we got there and didn’t come out of the back room for several minutes after we got there, while we were just standing there waiting for someone to come. Room was dirty. Overall unimpressed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dabron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was, Rude inconsiderate and Judgmental in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean room, shower temp, pressure & draining wasn’t great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We showed up at the property at 2:45 PM and was scolded by rude staff telling us the check-in wasn’t until 3 PM and there would be a $50 early check-in fee if we needed to check in at 2:45 PM. I rolled my eyes and said well we’ll get in line with the rest of these people And the lady said whatever you want to do and walked away. The staff is extremely rude, when I accidentallyspilled water on the floor from a cooler later that evening, I went to find staff to ask for a towel, but couldn’t find anyone. I was told just leave. I was yelled at when I tried to find somebody to ask for a towel. Most of the staff does not speak English and could not understand what we were asking for. I will never go back to that hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025