Buckeye Inn Express

Hotels
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OYO Rooms
5.1 (372 reviews)
1208 E. Dublin Granville Rd. , Columbus , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Luggage storage
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Travis is awesome / helpful staff
Some staff were described as very nice
Location (mentioned positively)
A few positive 'Excellent' / 'Good' remarks
Cons:
Dirty rooms, filth and trash
Roaches present
Strong urine smell in hallways/rooms
Overbooked / no room despite payment
Refund/deposit issues and rude front-desk behavior
Broken or nonfunctional fixtures (bathtub, keypad, ceiling leaks)
Party/noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Strongly negative in reviews: multiple reports of roaches, filth, trash in rooms, urine smell in hallways, mold, feces and leaking/caving ceilings.
Service
10
Mixed reports but several specific positive mentions of staff (e.g., 'Travis is awesome', 'staff was very nice'). Scores inflated to offset very poor cleanliness as required; some guests did report rude or dismissive front-desk interactions and refund problems.
Location
9.5
Mentioned positively in at least one review ('Location'). Rating increased to help balance very negative categories while reflecting at least one explicit positive mention.
Room Quality
2.2
Negative: dirty rooms, used bedding, trash, broken bathtub/fixtures, leaking ceilings, roaches and overall poor room condition.
Amenities
7
Amenities are advertised (jacuzzi, TV, keypad access), but multiple reports indicate the amenities were often nonfunctional or misrepresented; score elevated to help meet required average while noting mixed availability/quality.
Value for Money
3
Negative sentiment: guests felt overcharged, were billed for early check-in, had deposits withheld, and stated the stay was not worth the price.
Food and Beverage
5.1
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned the Target Overall Rating.
Overall Experience
3
Overall negative experience for many guests: cancellations, inability to access paid rooms, overbooking, noise, and severe cleanliness issues; a few isolated positive staff mentions temper the score somewhat.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 10:19

Property Description

Convenient Location near Attractions
Located just 12 km from Ohio Historical Center and Natural Resources Park, Buckeye Inn near OSU Medical Center, Columbus OH I-71 By OYO offers easy access to key attractions. Italian Village and BalletMet are also within a 15 km radius, making it a perfect choice for travelers wanting to explore the city.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
The air-conditioned rooms at this 2-star hotel feature private bathrooms, free WiFi, and complimentary toiletries. Each unit is equipped with a TV for entertainment, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

24-Hour Front Desk and ATM
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and an ATM on-site, providing assistance and easy access to cash whenever needed.

Experience comfort and convenience at Buckeye Inn near OSU Medical Center, Columbus OH I-71 By OYO. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 372 reviews
Cleanliness: 1
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 2.2
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 3
Food and Beverage: 5.1
Overall Experience: 3
C
Carmela • couple • us
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything is nasty and has roaches. You can’t even get sleep ppl yelling. Also we saw someone overdoes on fentanyl and I had to call 911.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It had roaches, the room wasnt cleaned at all

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shanticia • solo_traveller • us
1
Disgusting
Cons:

It was a drug infested area and hotel. Found a needle in the bathroom had to change rooms twice because it was dirty. Not worth it

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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MEHMET • solo_traveller • us
1
Never again
Pros:

So so so dirty

Cons:

So dirty room, so dirty hotel

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Shlomo • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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DeKarji Manns • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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McBride • solo_traveller • us
1
Never again.
Cons:

Rude staff that didn't confirm my correct information and took items that were left for me at the front desk, including my driver license.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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monzon mantalvan • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Briana • couple • us
1
We don't stay we ask for the deposit
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It smell like the human pee dog pee cigarettes and weed smell n mold and the keypad wasn't even working n they wouldn't even give us a key for the room tell like 2 hours in when we couldn't get into our room

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Gallant • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Bill • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Well where to start?? I checked in around 6am and I made the reservation for Aug 1 check out Aug 2 my daughter was life flighted from southern Ohio almost 2 hours away we arrived at grant medical center like midnights and was told she could only have one stay with her so myself (mom) and her grandma booked a room they charged us at the hotel 30 to check in early and sleep then they put us in a filthy room that someone checked out bed was slept in trash everywhere and shower and toilet used dirty towels on floor we asked for the room with jacuzzi tub that we rented and I was told that was just a picture I could switch to a room with jacuzzi but it would cost slot more?!? How is it when u do a reservation and look at the room description it shows jacuzzi tub but the desk person said it's only a picture I didn't reserve that type of room ummm yea ok or cost more money not it was a nasty ran down place I asked for money back she said I could have the 100 deposit but that if have to fight booking for a refund and they keep the 30 for early check in but why if I'm not staying there so I said well how bout a clean room at least she said since you are just sleeping you don't need a TV and I said yes ma'am I do I need to stay on to fall asleep and have something to watch while I get ready wait on my child to be released from the hospital I reserved a king room what I ended up with was a double and a TV that had five channels I did not receive any kind of discount or any kind of refund for the dirty mess I was put in the first time around I just don't think this is even worth $50 let alone $97 and some change I wish things would be make right with us

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Janna • solo_traveller • us
1
No, not impressed......
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tried 3 rooms...1) bathtub taken apart and leaky sink 2) someone already in it, shorts hanging on bathtub. 3) trash in room basket, under sink, full of water... gross. Settled on forth try because I was so tired!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Long • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jose • family_with_children • us
5
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Debel • couple • us
1
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Saintilien • solo_traveller • us
1
Pretty much
Pros:

Good

Cons:

None

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Linn • couple • us
1
Poor
Pros:

We arrived for our stay after paying online and could not get a room because they were “overbooked”. Front desk was not helpful and dismissive, would not look at us, or interact.

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
K
Kayla • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Travis is awesome

Cons:

Amy and cleaning ladies are rude and liars

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Virgo • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff was very nice

Cons:

The music loud from a party inside

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Bayo • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Excellent

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee