Econo Lodge Columbus near Airport

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Econo Lodge
5.3 (111 reviews)
2015 Military Road , Columbus , US
+1 614-888-3666

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location / near 24-hour store
Some staff were friendly
Price (budget option)
Strong water pressure and plenty of hot water reported by one guest
Basic breakfast available
Cons:
Moldy / musty smell in rooms
Dirty bathrooms and tubs
Air conditioner barely worked or caused odors
Breakfast items often depleted or cold; limited selection
Poor maintenance / property falling apart
Staff communication issues (reimbursement, requests)
Unsafe-feeling environment / people loitering in parking lot
Laundry room and other facilities in disrepair

Categories

Cleanliness
2.8
Multiple reviews report mold, musty smell, cobwebs, dirty bathrooms and tubs — cleanliness is poor and frequently unacceptable.
Service
8
Mixed but relatively positive interpersonal service: a staff member was described as very nice, though there are complaints about poor communication (reimbursements) and front desk responses.
Location
9
Several guests specifically liked the location (including proximity to a 24-hour store); location is a clear positive in the reviews.
Room Quality
3.2
Rooms are frequently described as musty/moldy, with failing AC and generally poor maintenance — room quality is below expectations.
Amenities
7.6
Basic amenities exist (breakfast service, hot water, AC present) but are inconsistently delivered (laundry room needs fixing, AC barely worked); amenities are functional but unreliable.
Value for Money
3.8
Multiple guests felt the stay was not worth the cost and described getting what you pay for; perceived value is low.
Food and Beverage
3.5
Breakfast is repeatedly criticized (depleted hot items, cold coffee, limited choices) though one reviewer called breakfast 'ok' — overall F&B is lacking.
Overall Experience
4.5
Overall stays are generally negative: unsafe/poorly maintained facility, but some positives (friendly staff, location, occasional hot water) temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 3 km from University Mall Shopping Center, Econo Lodge offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Columbus Convention and Visitor Center and Cedar Point Amusement Park.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, microwave, small refrigerator, desk, and dining area. The en suite bathroom ensures a relaxing stay with a bath or shower.

Great Amenities
Enjoy a hot breakfast, coffee, and access to the outdoor pool. Stay active at the fitness center or take advantage of the 24-hour reception. The onsite barbecue, complimentary washing machine, and tumble dryer add extra convenience to your stay.

Book your stay at Econo Lodge now for a comfortable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GTR

Location

Guest Reviews

5.3
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.8
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3.2
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 3.8
Food and Beverage: 3.5
Overall Experience: 4.5
M
Meza • extended_group • us
3
Wouldn’t stay there again
Pros:

Affordable for a lady minute stay

Cons:

The bathroom was dirty and needed repairs

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Williams • extended_group • us
7
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Kimbriance • couple • us
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Richardson • family_with_children • us
4
Very friendly
Pros:

I liked the location of Ecno Lodge.

Cons:

Waking up without a request of a wake up call.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
4
Our stay was not only extremely uncomfortable, it felt unsafe in every way.
Pros:

This property is in such bad shape that it should be permanently closed.

Cons:

Very poorly maintained. Falling apart.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • us
5
Won’t stay here again.
Pros:

Nothing. I booked the cheapest room online and you get what you pay for. The room smelled musty/moldy. It was the air conditioner. I turned it off and slept in the heat.

Cons:

The motel post says there is hot breakfast. Construction workers stay here. They put out hot breakfast at 6:00 fir the ling stay workers. They devour the breakfast, depleting the hot choices. The hot choices are not replaced for the guest eating later. At 7:30, I had cold coffee. The food choices were 3 biscuits - hard as a brick, 3 types of cereal, empty egg server, empty sausage server, no yogurt, no fruit. I asked the front desk if they were putting out more. They said, “No.”

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Miller • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

The 1 staff member i interacted with, was very nice.

Cons:

But the facilities had 2 people roaming the parking lot and "washing themselves" with water that was leaking out of the building and going through trash cans, begging for money. The room had Cobb webs and spiders. The tub was so nasty I couldn't take a shower. Just a nasty bad facility.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
2
Staff needs more help and better communication skills.
Pros:

Breakfast was ok.
The location was fair.

Cons:

The laundry room needed fixing.
The staff has not communicated with me about my reimbursement on the 2 nights they owe me for.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Trae • couple • us
1
Money lost. Not worth the stay at all.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Not exceptible for partner nor family!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Corey • couple • us
1
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • us
3
N/A
Pros:

Next to a 24 hour store

Cons:

Not clean at all and the air conditioner barely worked

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Penney • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

breakfast

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sanders • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Reynolds • couple • us
6
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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sparkle • couple • us
4
will not stay there again
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

everything

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
3
Would not choose to stay again.
Pros:

Price. The water pressure in shower was great. Plenty of hot water.

Cons:

Room had very musty smell. Breakfast was lacking. Cereal coffee.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • us
5
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Natoshia • family_with_children • us
2
Horrible
Pros:

The room wasn't acceptable the bathroom was dirty mold everywhere floors dirty

Cons:

It could have been cleaner nothing I am use to

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Kimbriance • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee