Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

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Red Roof Inn
5.1 (353 reviews)
1221 East Dublin Granville Road , Columbus , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sink
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 353 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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Gloria • couple • us
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2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Cham • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • us
5
It wasn’t bad just the place is run down and barely maintained. The first guy we spoke to was very nice to deal with but
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Lemus • couple • mx
5
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Bottley • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Kalidou • couple • us
1
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Malachi • couple • us
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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nikia • extended_group • us
1
i need my money back bec we did stay
Pros:

we didn’t stay bec how nasty the room was

Cons:

it was nasty

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chakravarthi Ashok • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Camvan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tyquez • couple • us
2
Pros:

I paid deposits & still haven’t received repayment

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Camvan • solo_traveller • us
9
Very good!
Pros:

Room and staff

Cons:

Gym--only one treadmill worked

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • us
1
I didn't stay
Pros:

The location was not in a safe area

Cons:

Absolutely nothing I pulled in the parking lot and turned and left it was a waste of money

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Toby • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Bottley • couple • us
7
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • family_with_children • us
6
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Angel • family_with_children • us
2
Do not recommend!
Pros:

The employee working the evening we checked in was super helpful and nice.

Cons:

The bathroom was very dated and dirty. It was so bad we didn’t even shower. We had asked for extra towels after checking in and were told we would have to wait until the next day.
Also, sometime after midnight the key cards automatically deactivate. The front desk was aware of this moral process. This is very frustrating for the customer.
When checking out the front desk person had to physically go into our rooms to check the room before they would give us our cash deposit. He asked me what was the “stain” on a towel. I advised it was a coffee spill not a stain.
Lastly, the “breakfast” was coffee, 2 options of cereal, juice machine, and a few muffins. Nothing hot, no fruit, not even sugar. I won’t stay here again and won’t recommend it to anyone.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Aguilar • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee