Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

Hotels
Red Roof Inn
5.1 (366 reviews)
1221 East Dublin Granville Road , Columbus , us

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 366 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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Jason family_with_children us
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple us
1
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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MR. DWIGHT solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Keshia solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

It was nice

Cons:

The toilet was flushing slow but it was not that bad

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Anand family_with_children ca
4
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Ken family_with_children us
5
Cons:

Location seemed a little sketchy. Key card stopped working twice in a one night stay.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Caitlyn family_with_children us
1
Terrible, don’t do it… seriously.
Pros:

Nothing. I wish I was joking, literally nothing.

Cons:

The whole hotel smelled terrible, the room looked like it had never been cleaned. Our sheets were dirty, floor was sticky. The beds were so uncomfortable and felt like they were 50+ years old. The pictures online showed newly renovated bathrooms and our bathroom looked like it was from a horror moved from 1962. No joke. Couldn’t even give my daughter a bath because it was so bad. I didn’t even want to shower in it.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The rooms were nasty with dirty sheets on their beds and the customer service is terrible

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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harris family_with_children us
1
Horrible
Cons:

There were no elevators, there was nothing that said there were no elevators. Do they hotel? Didn't look anything like the pictures that they have on the site. I didn't even stay.I checked out after I checked in and I still haven't received part of my money back

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children us
4
Pros:

The room was clean.

Cons:

No elevator. Had to carry our bags upstairs. Nor really comfortable with the other people staying there.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple us
1
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple us
4
Would not recommend or go again
Pros:

No breakfast
Easy location

Cons:

Smelled bad in room only seen one person working and that was the front desk and he took care of our problem of not being able to enter the room because of the key card

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff were super helpful with getting me checked in and granting a late checkout.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Davison family_with_children us
7
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Riley couple us
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Hicks family_with_children us
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Edgar family_with_children us
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
E
Erica family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Smell of pot throughout the hall

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Stump family_with_children us
1
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Jonathon family_with_children us
7
2026-03-08 via Nuitee