Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Free buffet breakfast
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

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460 Waterbury Ct, Columbus, OH, 43230
  • Easton Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ohio State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Columbus

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Airport Golf Course and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Creekside Park. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. 570 square feet (53 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Gahanna hotel include Easton Town Center and Greater Columbus Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Easton Town Center - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Ohio State University - 14 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG

Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 570 square feet (53 square metres) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A vending machine, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 570 sq ft of conference space
  • 53 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG offers 93 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

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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 transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 570 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Extended parking fee: USD 5 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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, 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$235.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG has a free self car park.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great convenient location for sonic temple music f

The motel was convenient location for the metal festival in town. Price was fair, stagg was pleasant. Tje co tinental breakfast was ok, not out of this world, but decent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Other guests were a bit noisy. The front desk did not know that I270 exit was closed upon being asked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in early due to arriving early, was able to get a room.. nice staff. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Harrisburg

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

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

8/10 Good

Abby

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Decent stay for the night, the staff was very kind and polite as well as insightful. Room was clean, breakfast was good, not a bad place to lay your head!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, plenty of safe well illuminated parking. Perfectly clean room and everything functioned perfectly. Check in procedure easy and staff was VERY nice, friendly and helpful. A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stasia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The stay was exceptional…. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was exceptional and convenient…. The only downfall is the pool. It’s very outdated and not as clean as we hoped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Harleigh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

Great hotel for the price

The room itself was pretty good. Holiday Inn Express hotels are the same in many locations. The elevator was a bit shabby, but hallways were pretty nice. The pool, we did not use, but it looked to be a nice size. OVERALL FOR THE PRICE, Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko, Williamsville

Nice people, beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Landcape and exterior were as clean and eye appealing as the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra Joseph

Liked: Amenities
The bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025