Stay at Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz, a budget-friendly hotel offering free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center, near Memorial Park and Columbus attractions.
Guests appreciate the clean, quiet rooms and welcoming staff, while highlighting practical amenities like a good breakfast and indoor pool. The hotel’s location suits visitors looking for easy access to local attractions and a relaxing environment.
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Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG is a practical, budget-friendly hotel located off Old Rathmell Court in Obetz, Ohio. Situated between I-270 and a quiet, tree-lined dirt road, the property offers easy access to Memorial Park just two miles away, where guests can enjoy walking paths and a fishing pond. The hotel's setting makes it convenient for visitors seeking a low-key place to stay within reach of local attractions and natural surroundings.
The hotel features straightforward accommodations with clean rooms and a range of standard amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Guest feedback highlights the helpfulness of the staff, cleanliness, and the breakfast selection, although the overall rating of 3.9 from 403 reviews suggests a mixed but generally positive experience. Some guests appreciate the quietness and practical comforts, while others note occasional minor inconveniences quickly addressed by management.
As a facility, it also serves as a conference center and wedding venue, accommodating both business and social events. It welcomes a diverse crowd and is LGBTQ+ friendly, supporting an inclusive environment. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM, catering to standard travel schedules.
The location benefits visitors interested in exploring nearby points of interest such as the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and the Columbus Museum of Art. Both John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Rickenbacker International Airport are within a short drive, enhancing convenience for travelers. Several other hotel options are also available within a few miles, offering alternatives for guests in the area.
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My kids and I stayed all weekend and had a fantastic time! Pia was so helpful and sweet to us. Great breakfast selection, clean rooms, and convenient location. We will definitely be back!
Staff was nice, room had no issues. Stayed 2 nights and never was bothered by any noise. I would stay here again.
Room was clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Coffee and tea in lounge was
Great deal rooms and very great housekeeping. The pool is also very nice.
This hotel is friendly, clean, and convenient. I started staying here again this past week and was not disappointed. My stay started a little rough due to what I'm guessing is the person who previously had the room I got took the tv remote when he left. The staff had me a new room very quickly so as it was an inconvenience to them they made sure it wasn't one for me. I stayed 3 nights and forgot to grab a reciept when I left so I stopped back later that day. I quickly got my receipt and left. I drove around the building and happened to see a gentleman flagging me down. I stopped and he informed me he was Andy Vasani. This man ran across the parking lot to express his gratitude for my stay and hoped I would consider staying again. Yeah it might have been just to get repeat business but either way it impressed me enough that anytime I'm in the area I will stay in their hotel.
Hotel Check in was smooth easy and short. Front staff was very nice. Hotel was very clean, room was very clean as well. Bed was clean and comfortable. We had no complaints :) we will be back in the future! There were no bugs as i always check my rooms for!
This is a wonderful place to stay! The staff is helpful and friendly, the rooms and hallways are very clean, comfortable beds, quiet, great selection for breakfast and very accommodating.
Best Hotel for the money in 2025. I've stayed in hotel's over 50 nights this year. This one was the nicest, newest, cleanest and hands down, BEST SHOWER OF THE YEAR!
Nestled between I-270 and a tree-lined dirt road, this informal budget hotel is 2 miles from Memorial Park, featuring walking paths and a fishing pond.
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