Located in Columbus, The Inn at Irwin Gardens is in the city center. Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum and West Hill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Touch the Earth Natural Area and Tangeman Woods. Ready for a night out? Consider Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Crump Theater. Visit our Columbus travel guide
608 5th St, Columbus, IN, 47201
What's nearby
First Christian Church
2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Commons
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Columbus Visitors Center
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mill Race Park
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND)
57 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
4 min walk
Circle K
3 min drive
Dairy Queen
4 min walk
ZwanzigZ Pizza
9 min walk
Starbucks
17 min walk
About this property
The Inn at Irwin Gardens
Hotel in the city center
At The Inn at Irwin Gardens, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Designer toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Inn at Irwin Gardens?
As of 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Irwin Gardens on 3 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 1,100, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Inn at Irwin Gardens?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Inn at Irwin Gardens?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Inn at Irwin Gardens located?
Located in the heart of Columbus, this hotel is steps from First Christian Church and Columbus Visitors Center. Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum are also within 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Inn at Irwin Gardens Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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A huge part of the history of Columbus and a classic historic property. Obviously the gardens are spectacular! And so close to many of Columbus’ architectural marvels.
The converted house to a B and B is exquisite.
It’ is also an intricate part of the history of Columbus being a premier architectural city.
Both Columbus and the Inn at Irvin Gardens are a must see.
It is a beautiful property! Very quiet and peaceful. We love the history of the house and grounds. The breakfast was amazing! The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Will return again.
At the last minute, we requested an early check-in and Fran, the innkeeper graciously granted our request. We were greeted by her upon our arrival. We enjoyed the cocktail hour complimentary bottle of wine as we relaxed a bit before dinner at a local restaurant. So far we are enjoying our stay here at the Inn at Irwin Gardens. Looking forward to the Totality in the Gardens event later today.
The property was in excellent condition and the rooms were a great size. However, for the price we paid we expected a higher level of service. We never met anyone working at the Inn. There was no room cleaning during our stay. There was no breakfast service (although this was advertised on Expedia site) and the muffins served instead were not of good quality and while snacks were offered (chips and granola bars) there were no non-gluten choices.
The history of the property; it's proximity to the library, the Visitor Center; an architectural icon; within walking distance of a vital downtorn with culinary and shopping options.
What an amazing and very special place. When do you get to eat, sleep, and sit by the fire in a museum? When you stay at the Inn at Irwin Gardens. The other home that was owned by the Irwin family is literally a museum. The rooms are beautiful and every one unique. The breakfast is served on china with cloth napkins, is three courses and delicious. Stacey was wonderful. She made a fire for us and brought our group two bottles of wine to enjoy by the fire each night. There are chocolates, coffee, and teas available for you anytime downtown. Upstairs there are snacks, soda, and other treats. You can sit in anyone of the three beautiful downstairs rooms and enjoy these things or sit in the extensive and magnificent gardens. Everything about this place is exceptional. A rare gem!
And then there’s Columbus, IN right outside your door. I cannot think of anything better than staying at this Inn in Columbus, IN for an amazing little vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Barry
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming But.....
Pros: Location, old world charm, quiet. Cons: Advertised as including breakfast. That is not available at this time. Was given a $25 per person discount per day. (you should ask). Room was quiet but if someone is in the adjoining room you can hear everything. Air conditioning was fantastic but not controllable. Bed was comfortable but felt used. No daily room service. One available plug on each side of the bed. Bathroom has the original fixtures which is charming. However, if you can't lift your legs 2 feet high to step into the extremely narrow shower you will have a problem. Tub sloped towards the rear so I always felt like I was balancing standing up. Plenty of hot water although the shower head needs repair. Limited soap supples but I probably could have had more if I asked. There is a person on premises but you have to call on the phone to get her. Coffee and store bought muffins are set out in the morning. No creamer though if you need that. The gardens are beautiful but the mosquitos are plenty. They provide spray to use but I still got bitten. Some bottles of OK wine are put out in the afternoon.