Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Name: Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area
Address: 3232 Olentangy River Rd, Oletangy West, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America, Columbus, Franklin County, US
Price range: US$130–US$607 per night
Rating: 8.5

US$166

/ night

Avg. for September

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Prices for Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

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US$166

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area average US$121 in the cheapest month (December) and US$202 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$132
February	US$138
March	US$159
April	US$156
May	US$189
June	US$166
July	US$202
August	US$166
September	US$166
October	US$171
November	US$151
December	US$121

Most expensive: July (~US$202)

Cheapest: December (~US$121)

About this property

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a ban...

Amenities

Business amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Columbus? This hotel has 2950 square feet (274 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining

Enjoy American cuisine at Garden Grille, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 158 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 49-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Location

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area in Columbus (Oletangy West), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ohio Stadium and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Historic Crew Stadium.

What's nearby

Ohio State University(0.4 Miles)
McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside(0.8 Miles)
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital(1 Miles)
Schottenstein Center(1.4 Miles)
Ohio Stadium(1.9 Miles)
Columbus Park of Roses(2 Miles)
Wexner Center for the Arts(2.4 Miles)
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum(2.5 Miles)
James Cancer Hospital(2.6 Miles)
Newport Music Hall(2.6 Miles)
Historic Crew Stadium(2.7 Miles)
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center(2.7 Miles)
Shops On Lane Avenue(2.9 Miles)
Ohio History Center(3.2 Miles)
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds(3.4 Miles)
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)(11.2 Miles)
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)(20 Miles)

Laundry service
Elevator/Lift
Business centre
Safe-deposit box
Meeting rooms
Golf course (nearby)

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Location

3232 Olentangy River Rd, Oletangy West, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Ohio State University (0.4 Miles)

McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside (0.8 Miles)

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital (1 Miles)

Schottenstein Center (1.4 Miles)

Ohio Stadium (1.9 Miles)

Columbus Park of Roses (2 Miles)

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

320 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

320 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

320 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

Sleeps 2

320 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room details

2 Large Double Beds

Sleeps 4

320 ft²

Air Conditioning

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Guest reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

8.5

Very good

Based on 1,001 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

27%

Couple

14%

Family

43%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area, travelers often praise the clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location near Ohio State University, while some report inconsistent housekeeping and note that breakfast is not complimentary and can feel pricey.

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What guests think

Many find rooms comfortable and quiet, though several mention maintenance issues or musty or smoke odors. Guests also highlight the inviting lobby and well-lit parking. Overall, expect a convenient stay with generally good comfort and service, but verify housekeeping and breakfast details.

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Facilities

Lobby areas feel inviting, and the parking lot is well lit, with several guests noting it felt safe. Pet fees are noted as high.

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Bridget

27 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

The parking was free and check in was speedy

Barbara

7 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night

High pet fee

robert

15 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean and nice lobby. Pretty room.

Denise

13 Jun 2024

Stayed 3 nights

The property is well kept and parking well lite.

Jeffrey

30 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Had everything we needed and was in good location.

charles

26 Jul 2023

Stayed 2 nights

plenty of safe parking

Raymond

11 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Great atmosphere, clean and love the front dining area for that morning start.

David

7 Feb 2023

Stayed 1 night

Only thing it missed was a hot tub

Margaret

28 Aug 2023

Stayed 2 nights

The facility was clean. Lobby very inviting. Lots of light in parking lot. Room very clean.

Mark

16 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night

The hotel experience was great staff are very friendly. The only problem I had was we booked a pet friendly hotel online not knowing pet friendly means an extra $ 75 for the stay .

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean. However, several reported housekeeping lapses, including missed service and finding hair or stains.

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Alfred

1 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very clean. Convenient location. Staff was always pleasant.

Matthew

22 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was very clean, inside and out. We enjoyed the complimentary coffee and tea when we got there and when we left. The room was renovated and clean with lots of towels and it was nice there were large bottles of shampoo and conditioner. I never have enough conditioner in hotels but this one was great. There was a fridge and microwave which was convenient to reheat our pizza and left overs. All in all great stay and would recommend staying here if in the area.

Shauna

17 Oct 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, comfortable bed. Whole venue was beautiful. Thank you.

Mahogany

14 Nov 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean, staff was friendly and helpful

Angela

15 Oct 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Hair in bathtub

Angela

14 Oct 2025

Stayed 3 nights

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.

Brad

24 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night

The shower was oddly made and upon further look there were many walls that had odd damage like poorly placed wallpaper and spray marks left on walls. Overall, it just didn’t feel clean.

Matthew

4 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The room was not clean, especially the bathroom. There were stains everywhere. There were hairs in the towels. The pillows and beds were the worst we have ever encountered; we had two sleepless nights because they were so uncomfortable. This was the worst hotel we have ever stayed at.

Karen

4 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night

Bathroom walls were yellow and gross. Shower was rusty and old. Chocolate stains and crumbs on chair as soon as we came in. Room was 80 plus degrees and was way to hot upon arrival.

Rebecca

18 May 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean, convenient and comfortable

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Rooms

Many find rooms comfortable and quiet, with some updated and spacious layouts. Several mention maintenance or age-related issues, musty or smoke odors, and a few noted uncomfortable beds or pillows.

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Dennis

18 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean, and comfortable and great bed

Lydia

2 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

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

Cynthia

6 Mar 2023

Stayed 1 night

Room was updated King with a ton of room. Bathroom was large as well. Check in and check out Service was quick. No chit chat, just down to business, which was fine. Hotel was clean and very spacious. I didn’t take advantage of the breakfast or other food on property so no opinion on that. Very nice and comfortable stay.

Thomas

11 Mar 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Room needed to be updated

Dawn

15 May 2023

Stayed 1 night

Awesome room, loved the tile flooring and sleek design!

Cheyenne

24 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel room drain was clogged, keurig did not work, some lights did not work otherwise nice stay and great location

Matthew

4 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Dayna

25 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, close to the venue for our show. Bed was very comfortable.

Stephanie

29 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room

Brenda

22 Aug 2025

Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and check-in/check-out is usually quick. Some guests experienced housekeeping entering early or missing service and occasional billing or responsiveness issues.

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Tracy

30 May 2023

Stayed 4 nights

Always amazing. Best staff, friendly and helpful with great personalities. Clean, convenient and very accommodating. We’ll be back next year!

james

8 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, but cleaning staff was not. Walked in on us while showering at 900am (and did not knock nor attempt to see if anyone was inside). Also, when walking hallways none of the cleaning staff was polite or courteous when speaking good morning or any other gesture.

Mahogany

14 Nov 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean, staff was friendly and helpful

Lydia

2 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

James

20 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located. Only stayed one night, but all staff were friendly, professional and did their job with a smile. I would definitely stay there again.

Debbie

27 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very nice and accommodating.

Angela

14 Oct 2025

Stayed 3 nights

kevin

31 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

Carpet and pillow in room was dirty and stained. House keeping barged in our room at 930 in morning!

MATTHEW

9 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and staff was friendly and helpful. Clean room and comfortable bed made my stay enjoyable.

Sherry

1 Mar 2023

Stayed 3 nights

I didn't like being double billed and having to fight with 6 different people to get a credit. AND be told it was my fault which was not it was an error from front desk. They didn't understand the third-party authorization form.

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Location

Very convenient for The Ohio State University and area restaurants, with easy access to downtown. Several also appreciated quiet surroundings and well-lit parking.

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Alfred

1 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very clean. Convenient location. Staff was always pleasant.

Patricia

23 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located, clean and comfortable.

Raymond

15 Aug 2024

Stayed 3 nights

Always come back when in town for training at OSU.

Jeffrey

30 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Had everything we needed and was in good location.

Jennie

2 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night

My room was excellent- very clean, plenty of towels and toiletries and walking distance to several restaurants. Location is great. Definitely will stay here again

Olugbemisola

29 May 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Ease of travel to downtown . Basic amenities so geared towards the business traveler. Many restaurants to choose from in the Tea

Sandhya

20 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable clean and quiet. Good location

Dayna

25 Aug 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, close to the venue for our show. Bed was very comfortable.

Jessica

28 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Location was great. We were looking for something close to OSU campus and this hotel was convenient. Staff were friendly and check in was easy. Hotel common areas and room was very clean. It was a busy weekend at OSU and the hotel handled to influx of people well. Would book again here

John

21 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location for OSU football game. Probably could have walked, but grabbed an Uber to High Street. I would stay here again.

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Dining

Breakfast is paid rather than complimentary; quality ranges from fair to very good, and several guests found it pricey or were confused about whether it was included. Complimentary lobby coffee is available, though a few noted it was sometimes empty.

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Patricia

21 May 2024

Stayed 4 nights

It was good. The breakfasr is a little too expensive for the quality. Other chains serve the same for free. I've paid less for a room with breakfast. You did offer free coffee, but it was usually empty. The room was good. Clean. My husband is disabled and the ADA amenities worked well. Wheelchair space and bars/seat in bathroom.

Heather

20 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

My father had an appt at Riverside hospital and we had to be there by 7:30am so we drove to town the night before and stayed here. Getting checked in was a breeze, the room was very nice. We went down for breakfast and there was a sign that said seat yourself and breakfast was $8 and up. Fine, I have zero problem paying for breakfast....but you could only serve yourself basically the cold food, if you wanted bacon, eggs, waffles or whatever you had to order them from a waiter. We asked for 2 orders of bacon and I think we probably got most of a pound of bacon between the 2 of us. It was setup like a buffet but all the hot stuff was covered up and only the waiter could get it. It was a very strange experience.

Mike

25 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night

You have to pay for meals, and water separately. Continental breakfast is not free...

Elizabeth

1 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great ! Clean rooms and hotel. I thought the booking said continental breakfast included but it was not! A little disappointed by that.

Tara

21 May 2024

I was very happy with our stay. The hotel was clean and staff were friendly. The only issue I had was that there were no free breakfast options and it was not made entirely clear upon check in. We were told the breakfast times, which made it seem that it was included. I was told when I went down to breakfast that it was a $9 minimum and is ordered off their menu. I just would have appreciated this information from the beginning. I also thought it would be even more accommodating if there were continental breakfast options offered complimentary and then bacon, eggs etc for a cost. I was happy that there was coffee.

Jenessa

8 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night

Lame that breakfast cost $10-15 but otherwise great!

Nicole

27 Jul 2023

Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean, close to the university. Breakfast is a little different with a sit down restaurant but we had tickets for a free breakfast.

HAROLD

29 Aug 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Great stay. Staff and facilities top-notch. Most hotels now have free breakfast, but they do not. However, the restaurant served very good cooked to order breakfast. We didn't try them for dinner. Would definitely recommend!

Michelle

26 Jan 2024

Stayed 1 night

Hotel is fantastic. Excellent breakfast options. All staff friendly and helpful.

Linda

13 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was fair. Everything else was great

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Emily

last week

Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night but everyone was welcoming and accommodating from the front desk staff to the waiter at breakfast. Our rooms were nice, clean and the food was good. Nothing to complain about from us!

jeong

3 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

AC works perfect when the weather was above 90 outside at the time. Room was super clean. Even if there are many good restaurants around, I just ordered food through Uber eats due to hot weather.

Karen

5 Aug 2026

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and room at all my expectations… Good value. The system was down when I arrived.The staff did an amazing job of helping people, despite tech complications.

Melba

14 Jul 2026

Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff and very clean hotel.

Stanley

10 Jul 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Great place

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 12:00

Good to know

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Optional extras

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FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, including space for RVs, buses, and trucks.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately USD 10.95 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee of USD 50.00, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers several accessibility features including wheelchair-accessible registration desk, public washrooms, and meeting spaces. Elevators are available, and there is a stair-free path to the entrance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center, approximately 2.1 miles from Ohio Stadium and 2.7 miles from Historic Crew Stadium.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 20 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

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Prices for upcoming dates

September 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $299
20 $195	21 $156	22 $351	23 $201	24 $184	25 $602	26 $442
27 $144	28 $146	29 $168	30 $351

October 2026

Cheaper

Pricier

Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

2026-09-19: 299.3651946685791USD
2026-09-20: 195.42599896697996USD
2026-09-21: 156.23101862487792USD
2026-09-22: 350.89076421508787USD
2026-09-23: 200.88001278991698USD
2026-09-24: 183.85921096038817USD
2026-09-25: 601.970418359375USD
2026-09-26: 442.4004077758789USD
2026-09-27: 144.17999533691406USD
2026-09-28: 146.2968037887573USD
2026-09-29: 168.15599991455076USD
2026-09-30: 351.45360934753415USD
2026-10-01: 138.024010256958USD
2026-10-02: 147.9275903717041USD
2026-10-03: 147.35519925689695USD
2026-10-04: 130.33439742736815USD
2026-10-05: 149.99999686889646USD
2026-10-06: 186.19055003967284USD
2026-10-07: 191.99998968658446USD
2026-10-08: 277.88690951232905USD
2026-10-09: 607.3272383178711USD
2026-10-10: 607.3272383178711USD
2026-10-11: 364.3247463714599USD
2026-10-12: 170.61840795898436USD
2026-10-13: 172.75679558563232USD
2026-10-14: 180.99998781433104USD
2026-10-15: 209.40119453430174USD
2026-10-16: 594.9999945861816USD
2026-10-17: NO DATA
2026-10-18: 366.00000497131344USD
2026-10-19: 160.72665084991453USD
2026-10-20: 202.4783955795288USD
2026-10-21: 176.8176039352417USD
2026-10-22: 223.03818207702636USD
2026-10-23: 379.5660194488525USD
2026-10-24: 360.6672163665771USD
2026-10-25: 165.99999163055418USD
2026-10-26: 141.3179959739685USD
2026-10-27: 142.33319806137084USD
2026-10-28: 152.78759887390135USD
2026-10-29: 319.4342125793457USD
2026-10-30: 324.3204593963623USD
2026-10-31: 192.08879359588622USD
2026-11-01: 129.99999903793335USD
2026-11-02: 131.09039544143675USD
2026-11-03: 130.6908041229248USD
2026-11-04: 134.50319798660277USD
2026-11-05: 182.16237318572996USD
2026-11-06: 607.2079222961426USD
2026-11-07: 627.4259976562499USD
2026-11-08: 129.99999903793335USD
2026-11-09: 131.09039544143675USD
2026-11-10: 131.09039544143675USD
2026-11-11: 141.80400032730103USD
2026-11-12: 152.24759403686522USD
2026-11-13: 373.6114633544922USD
2026-11-14: 373.6114633544922USD
2026-11-15: 131.09039544143675USD
2026-11-16: 135.72882330169676USD
2026-11-17: 305.27280905151366USD
2026-11-18: 301.46086183471675USD
2026-11-19: 235.7395407394409USD

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $138	2 $148	3 $147
4 $130	5 $150	6 $186	7 $192	8 $278	9 $607	10 $607
11 $364	12 $171	13 $173	14 $181	15 $209	16 $595	17
18 $366	19 $161	20 $202	21 $177	22 $223	23 $380	24 $361
25 $166	26 $141	27 $142	28 $153	29 $319	30 $324	31 $192