Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

Hotels
Red Roof Inn
5.1 (439 reviews)
1221 East Dublin Granville Road , Worthington , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unpleasant odors
Unclean environment

Categories

Cleanliness
2.68
Multiple reviews mention filthy conditions and dirty bathrooms.
Service
8.15
Positive mentions of staff being friendly and helpful.
Location
6.69
Neighborhood described as not great; presence of homeless individuals.
Room Quality
3.64
Issues with room cleanliness and unpleasant odors.
Amenities
5.67
Basic amenities provided, though not all were satisfactory.
Value for Money
6.63
A few reviews mention good value relative to the price.
Food and Beverage
4.68
Limited breakfast options and no breakfast area.
Overall Experience
2.65
General sentiment leaning towards dissatisfaction with significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:08

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 14 km from The Ohio State University and 16.5 km from downtown Columbus, Red Roof Inn Columbus offers a prime location for both business and leisure travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations
The pet-friendly hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, coffee maker, cable TV, hairdryer, and ironing facilities. Enjoy the convenience of free local phone calls through the in-room telephone.

Great Amenities
Guests can stay active in the gym, grab snacks at the snack bar, and take advantage of the free parking. With Port Columbus International Airport only 23 km away, travel arrangements are a breeze.

Book your stay at Red Roof Inn Columbus now for a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Please note that all Pets must be declared at check-in. Maximum of 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. The property can only accommodate pets with a maximum weight of 36 kg or less. Please keep your pets on a leash when outside your room. In consideration of all guests, pets must never be left unattended in the guest room. When you walk your pet on the property, please be considerate and clean up after your pet. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.

Guests 18 years or older with valid Military ID can also check-in.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: CMH

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 439 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.68
Service: 8.15
Location: 6.69
Room Quality: 3.64
Amenities: 5.67
Value for Money: 6.63
Food and Beverage: 4.68
Overall Experience: 2.65
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Franyer solo_traveller us
1
Horrible experiencia
Pros:

No, el hotel es horrible

Cons:

Nada no me gustó nada no se lo recomiendo a nadie, los baños son horribles, demasiado horribles

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Kelvin solo_traveller us
1
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Erick solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller us
3
horrible
Pros:

The price that is it

Cons:

everything else

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Connie extended_group us
5
Comfortable
Pros:

Staff were nice. Security did remove people from dumpsters outside. Saw security several times which made us feel more safe. They were very kind. Room was very nice. Beds very comfortable..............

Cons:

Location. Site on internet says on fairgrounds. Walking distance to Ohio state fair. That is a lie. Had to drive 15 minutes to get to fair. This site is not on fairgrounds like it says. Very disappointed:( Wanted to take a bath but no plug for drain so had to take a shower instead. When we got there after concert at fair there were people outside going through the trash.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jermayne solo_traveller us
4
Pros:

It was pet friendly

Cons:

There was no internet or cable the two nights we were there. One corner of the room had a sour smell. The bathroom could have had better cleaning

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Virginia couple us
4
Location worked for events we had planned but room was nothing like the pictures.
Pros:

The price and location to the activities.

Cons:

Mold in bathroom, hole in bathroom wall, bathroom not clean and bathroom door was damaged & toilet seat not attached. Room floor was slimy dirty and smelled musty.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller us
7
It was fine. Could be better.
Pros:

The bedroom is spacious.

Cons:

The stairs & the bathroom.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Ericka couple us
4
The location was convenient. However, the facility was subpar.
Pros:

The location was good.

Cons:

The bathroom was gross. There were cigarette burns on the counters, hair in the tub, the floor was dirty, shower curtain was dingy. The property was surrounded by drug users outside in the parking lot.

2026-07-26 via Nuitee
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Raad solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Rasool couple us
2
Don’t recommend this to anyone
Pros:

The clerk was nice

Cons:

Everything was bad. There were people hanging bout side and it looked like they were dealing. The bathroom was horrible. The tv didn’t have a good selection and o couldn’t login to an of my app because the tv was old. One of the beds had a blood stain on it. When I walked in the room there was a rag or the bed.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
T
Tina couple us
6
Pros:

The price

Cons:

I did not like that there’s no elevator.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Bruce solo_traveller us
4
Stinky Trash
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Hall was dirty and debris covered. There a large very ripe trash bin in the hall close to the reception area and down the hall from my room. I was there for 2 days, it was there for the duration. Fortunately, my room was clean and the front office staff was friendly.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller us
8
perfect
Pros:

it was a good place good customer service

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Cynthia solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

I got out before eating or drinking. Vending machine didn't work either

Cons:

Floor was filthy, refrigerator was moldy and STUNK, pics if you want

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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González couple us
1
No tuve estancia en ese hotel
Cons:

Que al llegar al hotel me quitaron la habitación que ya me habían cobrado desde que hice la reservacion. No me quedé en el hotel. Busqué otro hotel de último minuto.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Owen solo_traveller us
2
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Erika solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-09 via Nuitee