HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN BY IHG, Columbus

This hotel sits in the German Village, a 19th-century neighborhood of brick cottages on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a 3 km drive to COSI and under 3 km to Berliner Park. A 30-minute walk reaches downtown Columbus, and the convention centre area is a short ride-share away. Walkable to dozens of restaurants, cafes, and bars, including Stauf's Coffee Roasters, Lindey's, and High-Beck Tavern, all within 0.5 km. A supermarket and a minimarket are also nearby. On-site parking is available for a fee, though overflow parking is in a lot a short walk down the street.

Guest rooms are furnished with pillow-top mattresses, curved shower rods, hair dryers, desks, irons and ironing boards, and cable television. Each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker with free coffee. Select rooms have a sofa sleeper or pull-out couch. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or walk-in shower, and Dove-branded toiletries. Air conditioning and an electric kettle are standard. Bedding preferences are requested but not guaranteed. Rooms on lower floors face the street or pool area and may experience more noise. A safe is provided in each room for valuables.

The complimentary breakfast includes hot waffles, a pancake machine, turkey sausage, yogurt, bagels, and a coffee machine. The breakfast area is round and retro in style. Breakfast is served in the lobby; no restaurant or room service is available on site. There are no hot dinner options, but a snack bar in the lobby sells packaged snacks and drinks. The surrounding German Village has dozens of restaurants within walking distance for other meals.

The outdoor swimming pool is seasonal and heated, open from 10:00 to 22:00 from approximately late spring through summer. Sun loungers are provided around the pool area. A fitness centre is available 24/7. A games room offers additional leisure. No spa, jacuzzi, or hot tub is available.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in and check-out. Luggage storage is free of charge. The business centre provides free fax/photocopying. Daily housekeeping is free but may not occur every day unless requested. On-site parking costs US$12 per day; accessible parking spots are available. The hotel has a lift, a vending machine for drinks and snacks, and a minimarket. Accessibility features include toilets with grab rails and wheelchair access. Security includes 24-hour surveillance, key card access, and a safety deposit box. No airport shuttle or laundry service is available.