Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

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Red Roof Inn
5.1 (439 reviews)
1221 East Dublin Granville Road , Columbus , US
+1 614-885-4334

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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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Mustafa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

People are great, they are the best.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mathew • couple • us
1
The staff has zero customer service, the rooms aren’t cleaned properly
Pros:

It was cheap

Cons:

It was dirty, we found a used condom on the floor

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • us
1
Avoid - Not worth the hassle
Cons:

In the process of moving, so I needed a place to stay for a few days with my dog. BIG MISTAKE!

- Room was not fully clean (random hair balls, mold in shower, random trash, stains) and had a weird smell
- Wifi did not work at all (would connect and than disconnect after a minute due to "weak" signal)
- Fitness room was littered with trash
- Area around the hotel is not great, and I saw a bunch of rats while walking my dog
- Found roaches in my room after 2 nights and decided to check out early
- Raised concerns with front desk but they were no help because I booked through a "Third-Party"

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • family_with_children • us
10
Cons:

It wasn't as clean as expected

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Kendra • family_with_children • us
1
We didn’t stay. Lost $157 and worth it.
Pros:

Nothing. It was horrible. People lived there. The walls were dirty, nothing was clean, there was a layer of dust in the room. It smelled like mold and just nasty.

Cons:

I didn’t like anything

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jhoselyn • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Lugar inseguro, muchas personas consumiendo sustancias alrededor del hotel, autos con vidrios rotos en el estacionamiento

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gutierrez • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Dirty

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • br
3
Pros:

Muito pouco

Cons:

Limpeza, infraestrutura

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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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
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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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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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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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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