Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

Hotels
Red Roof Inn
5.1 (403 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 403 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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Rhonda couple us
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2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Prophett solo_traveller us
3
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Bieber couple us
3
Photos lied lol
Pros:

Some staff members were polite, air conditioning was good

Cons:

Photos made the room look much better than it was. The entire building is old, dreary and poorly maintained, including the rooms. Everything was stained up. The tables were clearly old particle board with water damage. The toilet seat had urine on it, presumably not having been cleaned after the last guests. The water came out of the shower-head weird. The floor was so dirty that our socks were visibly much darker after walking around without shoes for a couple of minutes. The bed was stained up and there was a hole in the sheets. The mini-fridge just did not work at all. We picked the cheapest stay on the list, so we probably should have expected it, but I would definitely have spent the extra $10 if I knew the pictures were gonna lie like that. Oh well.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Norman solo_traveller us
8
Slept real good
Pros:

Convenient, clean

Cons:

Didn't get wake-up call as requested. Staff couldn't get TV to work

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Robert Henrique solo_traveller us
1
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Jenell couple us
4
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Cristhian couple us
4
Pros:

The bed

Cons:

The bathroom had hair all over it and the smell

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Jacob couple us
7
it was good and affordable
Pros:

the location

Cons:

crackheads outside

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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merritt solo_traveller us
5
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Joey couple us
7
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Oltesh couple us
1
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Larry solo_traveller us
4
You will not get your deposit back, it will smell of smoke, but at least the bed was comfortable.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable but that was about it

Cons:

I stayed for a few nights while Sonic temple was up for the weekend. Has smoke free hotel plastered all over the place on every door and window yet the one I stayed in had been heavily smoked in the kind that soaks into the carpet and walls, the walls were stained yellow from it and looks like they’d tried painting everything white to cover most of it, only found 1 outlet that worked, the shower was stained yellow like yellow yellow, and both towels In my room had stains and other stuff in them I just used the smaller ones,
Also had incense sticks still left in the air vents where I guess they tried to clear out the smoke smell but my biggest problem is they WILL keep that $100 deposit you make when you check in so don’t expect that back.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple us
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Tracy family_with_children us
3
Pros:

Good water pressure in shower and bed was comfortable

Cons:

Room was dirty. Visible, thick dust on tables; hair and dust in every corner; sticky floor; un-vacuumed carpet; visible black mold in shower; no working fan in bathroom; broken drawer that would not close. Did not see any bugs, though!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller us
1
went to another place ..due to bad staff and dirty
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

Staff was not professional. That place needs shut down..

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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leyte vidal pedroso solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Shamim couple us
1
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Patton solo_traveller us
3
Hotel was not updated or clean, but if you need an inexpensive option, it will do.
Pros:

The price was good compared to other local hotels.

Cons:

Staff was not very friendly in greeting upon check-in or check-out. Walls were not very insulated and people were very loud very late at night, so difficult to get sleep. The room was extremely dirty. The trash can was full of someone else's trash when I first checked in.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Aloys solo_traveller us
6
2026-05-09 via Nuitee