Holiday Inn-Columbus Osu Area   

328 W Lane Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
614-294-4848
www.ichotelsgroup.com

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If you're planning to come to town to catch a game at Ohio State University, or if you plan to attend a concert at the Schottenstein Center (it's a short walk over the bridge), you'd do well to stop at the Holiday Inn. Whether it's for an overnight stay or a meal, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the personalized attention and homey atmosphere. With mirrors and floral furnishings, the lobby is more like a large living room than a chain hotel. The hotel's acclaimed restaurant, Ashley's, maintains a sense of intimacy, with its smallish rooms decorated with Southwestern art. Although food is served throughout the day, the huge Sunday brunch is a tradition for visiting parents and their hungry student offspring. The brunch features an omelette and waffle station, as well as great offerings like pasta primavera, among dozens of other goodies. Although low-cal and low-carb selections are also available, try ordering the popular Ohioan -- scrambled eggs with onions, cheese and hamsteak. Along with soups, salads and appetizers, the pricier dinner entrees include an all-American lineup of Louisiana shrimp, pasta and balsamic chicken.