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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area rates, Columbus

Axel's lowest rate seen for Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area: $161 a night all in, Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#3 of 9 hotels in Ohio State & University District by Axel's takeOhio State & University District is #4 of 6 places to stay in Columbus

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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

2-star hotel · Hampton · 3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus

Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Non-smoking rooms · Room service

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Axel's take

a straightforward limited-service hotel near Ohio State and Riverside Hospital

8.7/10

A dependable Ohio State base with clean rooms and a well-liked breakfast.

This is a straightforward limited-service hotel that gets the important things right: clean rooms, welcoming staff and a useful location for Ohio State or Riverside Hospital visits. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and room condition, while Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the friendly-service picture. We'd call it a strong pick for a practical stay, with free parking, hot breakfast and an indoor pool adding real value.

The trade-off is the setting: convenient off US-315, rather than in a lively downtown neighborhood. Plan transportation around your specific campus destination; nearby doesn't mean every university building is an easy walk. Booking.com guests also note that a microwave isn't standard in every room. We'd skip it for downtown nightlife or apartment-style cooking facilities, but the evidence strongly favors it for a comfortable, uncomplicated visit.

Best for

  • Ohio State campus visitors
  • Riverside Hospital visits
  • families wanting breakfast and a pool

Watch out for

  • Not a downtown location
  • Campus walking distances vary
  • Microwaves not standard in every room
Location
Convenient off US-315 for Ohio State and Riverside Hospital; downtown requires a separate trip.
Rooms
Generally comfortable and well kept; confirm the room's microwave and bathroom configuration.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across guest ratings and recent reviews, despite occasional individual lapses.
Service
Friendly, helpful front-desk staff earn repeated praise on Expedia and Tripadvisor.
Amenities
Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus an indoor pool and fitness center.
Fees and surprises
Pets incur a nonrefundable fee; Hilton lists no airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

  • Axel
    $243 /night

    $243 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Mobility and Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $230 /night

    $230 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $230 /night

    $230 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $161 /night

    $161 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $193 /night

    $193 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $179 /night

    $179 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $195 /night

    $195 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    ROOM, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $193 /night

    $193 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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  • Axel
    $288 /night

    $288 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 4 to Dec 4, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $355 /night

    $355 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Mobility and Hearing Accessible room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $176 /night

    $176 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area: $161 a night all in, Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

#3 of 9 hotels in Ohio State & University District by Axel's take. Ohio State & University District is #4 of 6 places to stay in Columbus. The best hotels in Ohio State & University District, ranked · Where to stay in Columbus

Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: a free account takes just an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area in Columbus in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. They are examples, not this person's dates. Sign up free to book one, or tell Axel your own dates and it checks live rooms and rates at Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area for them.

Axel's take: 8.7/10

A dependable Ohio State base with clean rooms and a well-liked breakfast. a straightforward limited-service hotel near Ohio State and Riverside Hospital, scored for what it is.

This is a straightforward limited-service hotel that gets the important things right: clean rooms, welcoming staff and a useful location for Ohio State or Riverside Hospital visits. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise the breakfast and room condition, while Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the friendly-service picture. We'd call it a strong pick for a practical stay, with free parking, hot breakfast and an indoor pool adding real value.

The trade-off is the setting: convenient off US-315, rather than in a lively downtown neighborhood. Plan transportation around your specific campus destination; nearby doesn't mean every university building is an easy walk. Booking.com guests also note that a microwave isn't standard in every room. We'd skip it for downtown nightlife or apartment-style cooking facilities, but the evidence strongly favors it for a comfortable, uncomplicated visit.

  • Best for: Ohio State campus visitors; Riverside Hospital visits; families wanting breakfast and a pool

  • Watch out for: Not a downtown location; Campus walking distances vary; Microwaves not standard in every room

  • Location: Convenient off US-315 for Ohio State and Riverside Hospital; downtown requires a separate trip.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable and well kept; confirm the room's microwave and bathroom configuration.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest ratings and recent reviews, despite occasional individual lapses.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff earn repeated praise on Expedia and Tripadvisor.

  • Amenities: Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus an indoor pool and fitness center.

  • Fees and surprises: Pets incur a nonrefundable fee; Hilton lists no airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion of Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Every stay Axel priced for Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

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Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$243 a night · non-refundable · Mobility and Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$230 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$230 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$161 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$193 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$179 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$195 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, KING BED, ACCESSIBLEnot seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$193 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Nov 4 to Dec 4, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult$288 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$355 a night · non-refundable · Mobility and Hearing Accessible room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$176 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book

About Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

  • 2-star hotel
  • Hampton
  • 3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
  • Amenities: Shopping on site, Computer, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Non-smoking rooms, Room service
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