Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
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$56
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Prices for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
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From
$56
/ night
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 average $37 in May, the cheapest month, and $64 in April, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $48 |
| February | $50 |
| March | $54 |
| April | $64 |
| May | $37 |
| June | $51 |
| July | $53 |
| August | $60 |
| September | $58 |
| November | $53 |
| December | $49 |
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Most expensive: April (~$64)
Cheapest: May (~$37)
About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service.
Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 128 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus (Northland), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Polaris Fashion Place and Historic Crew Stadium. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Ohio State University and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.
What's nearby
Anheuser-Busch Brewery(1.8 miles)
The Shops at Worthington(3.7 miles)
Westerville Golf Center(3.8 miles)
Sharon Woods Park(4.6 miles)
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Family Medicine Center(4.8 miles)
Champions of Columbus Golf Course(5 miles)
Whetstone Park(5.1 miles)
Magic Mountain Fun Center(5.3 miles)
Polaris Fashion Place(5.4 miles)
Topgolf(5.5 miles)
Otterbein University(5.8 miles)
Highbanks Metro Park(5.9 miles)
Easton Town Center(6.1 miles)
Good Vibes Winery(6.1 miles)
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center(6.2 miles)
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)(12.7 miles)
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)(23.7 miles)
Laundry service
Elevator / Lift
Business Center
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Fitness Facilities
Location
1213 E Dublin Granville Rd, Northland, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Anheuser-Busch Brewery (1.8 miles)
The Shops at Worthington (3.7 miles)
Westerville Golf Center (3.8 miles)
Sharon Woods Park (4.6 miles)
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Family Medicine Center (4.8 miles)
Champions of Columbus Golf Course (5 miles)
Room options
1
Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
1
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible (Bathtub with Grab Bars)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
2
Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
6
Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
3
Room, 2 Double Beds
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
1
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
Guest reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
4.7
Based on 1,867 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
29%
Family
39%
Group
9%
Solo
14%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews for Hotel Inn Columbus, many guests report serious cleanliness and maintenance issues, strong smoke odors, and safety concerns, while a smaller number mention friendly staff, occasional comfortable beds, and convenient highway access.
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Across recent reviews for Hotel Inn Columbus, many guests report serious cleanliness and maintenance issues, strong smoke odors, and safety concerns, while a smaller number mention friendly staff, occasional comfortable beds, and convenient highway access.
Recurring negatives include pests, mold, and severe room wear, with leaks and broken locks reported. Facilities like the pool, gym, and ice machines are often out of order, and exterior doors sometimes don’t secure properly; breakfast is frequently minimal or missing. Service is mixed, with some helpful staff, but many reports of long check-in lines, overbooking, and difficulty getting towels or housekeeping. Expect a very budget stay with significant trade-offs.
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Facilities
Many reviews note facilities in disrepair: the pool and gym closed, ice machines not working, and exterior doors broken or propped open. Several also mention the parking area feeling insecure.
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Gary
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Had issues with my pass opening my room door. Access doors to the hotel was propped open all day. No security.
Had issues with my pass opening my room door. Access doors to the hotel was propped open all day. No security.
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Kristen
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very noisy. Vending machines and ice machines out of order
Very noisy. Vending machines and ice machines out of order
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Alexander
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
**THIS PLACE IS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES** There is a sign taped to the door of the pool that says “Danger do not enter” and the door was taped off with packing tape. Not one ice maker worked. Online it says “tv with premium channels” we got 4 channels with shows on and over 37 (yes I stopped counting at 37) channels with Dish TV adds. The first room the A/C didn’t work, and the fridge did not work. We had no trash can in either room. We registered 4 guests and there were only 3 towels in the room and ZERO wash clothes. There was also no phone in the room. They did switch us rooms, so we were able to use the fridge and A/C. Still no phone or trash can in the 2nd room. We stayed 2 nights. When we left for the day on Saturday morning, we asked for more towels and wash rags so we could shower when we got back in the evening, when we got back, no towels were delivered into the room. I talked to the front desk clerk, and he explained that they would refund part of our stay for all the inconveniences, still nothing has been refunded. The property was VERY unkept. We opened the curtain and all the grass looked like it hadn’t been mowed in quite a while. There was rotting plywood up against the building. And a riding mower that looked like it broke down last year and they just left it in the yard. Grass was taller than the riding mower. The lighting in the room was very dim. It just looked “dingy”. And that was with all 3 lights in the room on.
**THIS PLACE IS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES** There is a sign taped to the door of the pool that says “Danger do not enter” and the door was taped off with packing tape. Not one ice maker worked. Online it says “tv with premium channels” we got 4 channels with shows on and over 37 (yes I stopped counting at 37) channels with Dish TV adds. The first room the A/C didn’t work, and the fridge did not work. We had no trash can in either room. We registered 4 guests and there were only 3 towels in the room and ZERO wash clothes. There was also no phone in the room. They did switch us rooms, so we were able to use the fridge and A/C. Still no phone or trash can in the 2nd room. We stayed 2 nights. When we left for the day on Saturday morning, we asked for more towels and wash rags so we could shower when we got back in the evening, when we got back, no towels were delivered into the room. I talked to the front desk clerk, and he explained that they would refund part of our stay for all the inconveniences, still nothing has been refunded. The property was VERY unkept. We opened the curtain and all the grass looked like it hadn’t been mowed in quite a while. There was rotting plywood up against the building. And a riding mower that looked like it broke down last year and they just left it in the yard. Grass was taller than the riding mower. The lighting in the room was very dim. It just looked “dingy”. And that was with all 3 lights in the room on.
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Lorraine
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
All the door locks to the outside were broken. Ice machine was broken. Pool was down.
All the door locks to the outside were broken. Ice machine was broken. Pool was down.
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Benjamin
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The pool and weight room was closed. The rooms were old and musty. Housekeeping only cleans your room if your present in the room. No ice machines at all. Smell of marijuana everywhere. You must pay in full up front. Breakfast is a joke. No working elevator. Terrible, absolutely terrible.
The pool and weight room was closed. The rooms were old and musty. Housekeeping only cleans your room if your present in the room. No ice machines at all. Smell of marijuana everywhere. You must pay in full up front. Breakfast is a joke. No working elevator. Terrible, absolutely terrible.
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Jason
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was falling apart. Dirt dripping down the walls, stains and holes everywhere, the pool was "drained and closed for the season" but that was never disclosed in their advertising on their website or the booking site, and they didn't even notify us when we were checking in, the "free continental breakfast" was a complete joke. Nothing available but an expired cartoon of milk, a couple packages of old muffins, no batter for the waffle makers, no other drinks, just nothing available, breakfast was stated to be available from 7 am to 9 am and there was nothing available at all during that time, they required a security deposit on top of the actual payment that was not listed on the booking site, their website, or my reciept... So I don't think I'll even get that back like I should. I SHOULD be getting a FULL REFUND. Only gave 2 thin pillows for a king bed and thin sheets, the heater in the room looked like it would or has caught fire, no exhaust in the bathroom, so there was mold growing in the bathroom too ... this place was ridiculous and should be SHUT DOWN!!! On the other side of the fence behind where we had to park was a camp of unhoused individuals. Do not stay here.
The property was falling apart. Dirt dripping down the walls, stains and holes everywhere, the pool was "drained and closed for the season" but that was never disclosed in their advertising on their website or the booking site, and they didn't even notify us when we were checking in, the "free continental breakfast" was a complete joke. Nothing available but an expired cartoon of milk, a couple packages of old muffins, no batter for the waffle makers, no other drinks, just nothing available, breakfast was stated to be available from 7 am to 9 am and there was nothing available at all during that time, they required a security deposit on top of the actual payment that was not listed on the booking site, their website, or my reciept... So I don't think I'll even get that back like I should. I SHOULD be getting a FULL REFUND. Only gave 2 thin pillows for a king bed and thin sheets, the heater in the room looked like it would or has caught fire, no exhaust in the bathroom, so there was mold growing in the bathroom too ... this place was ridiculous and should be SHUT DOWN!!! On the other side of the fence behind where we had to park was a camp of unhoused individuals. Do not stay here.
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Vallerie
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No ice machine; No clear breakfast; Dining room had nothing, including light. Only two pillows. Bed made incorrectly. Furniture was broken. No linen in room, including bathroom rug. Torn curtain. No fitness facility per online advertisement,
No ice machine; No clear breakfast; Dining room had nothing, including light. Only two pillows. Bed made incorrectly. Furniture was broken. No linen in room, including bathroom rug. Torn curtain. No fitness facility per online advertisement,
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Drew
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Dirty and very run down. Sketchy location. No breakfast actually offered. No working ice. AC doesn’t work in hallways or lobby. Squatters living outside of property.
Dirty and very run down. Sketchy location. No breakfast actually offered. No working ice. AC doesn’t work in hallways or lobby. Squatters living outside of property.
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Sally
Aug 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Pool out of order, exercise room out of order, I don't think there was actually a breakfast. These are all advertised. My room had broken furniture, the mattress was lumpy and was not as big as the box spring. Tub did not drain well.
Pool out of order, exercise room out of order, I don't think there was actually a breakfast. These are all advertised. My room had broken furniture, the mattress was lumpy and was not as big as the box spring. Tub did not drain well.
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Thabo
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The entire building is digusting. Even in the lobby is smells of cigarette and weed smoke and just hovering dirty smell. All the amenities advertised are broken/out of service. The pool, the gym area, giest laundry room. The rooms themselves are equally disheveled. My first room had a completly broken A/c unit, disgusting carpet, 1 of the lamps barely worked, 4 of the outlets were damaged; with even one behind the bed having some metal jammed inside the outlet, the dresser was damaged and missing 6/7 of its drawers. On top of that the whole just stunk of a slight body odor smell. The only thing ok was the bedding and the towels. I asked to leave early so the man at the desk moved me to a second room on the 2nd floor, it wasnt better. Carpet still just as dirty and stinking, hallway stinking just the same, A/C just as broken apart, dresser still damaged and falling apart, but this time it had a massive liquid stain. The chair paired with the table in this new room was dirty, tattered, and stained. Not even the bedding was completely clean in this room. There was a stain in the corner of the sheet and somekind of fluid stain on one of the pillowcases. Overall this hotel is not cared for at all.
The entire building is digusting. Even in the lobby is smells of cigarette and weed smoke and just hovering dirty smell. All the amenities advertised are broken/out of service. The pool, the gym area, giest laundry room. The rooms themselves are equally disheveled. My first room had a completly broken A/c unit, disgusting carpet, 1 of the lamps barely worked, 4 of the outlets were damaged; with even one behind the bed having some metal jammed inside the outlet, the dresser was damaged and missing 6/7 of its drawers. On top of that the whole just stunk of a slight body odor smell. The only thing ok was the bedding and the towels. I asked to leave early so the man at the desk moved me to a second room on the 2nd floor, it wasnt better. Carpet still just as dirty and stinking, hallway stinking just the same, A/C just as broken apart, dresser still damaged and falling apart, but this time it had a massive liquid stain. The chair paired with the table in this new room was dirty, tattered, and stained. Not even the bedding was completely clean in this room. There was a stain in the corner of the sheet and somekind of fluid stain on one of the pillowcases. Overall this hotel is not cared for at all.
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly describe very dirty rooms and common areas, strong smoke odors, pests (roaches/bedbugs), mold, and stained or wet carpets. Housekeeping is often missing, though a few guests reported clean sheets or a clean room.
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Leandra
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We checked in at the front desk. Smell was overwhelming. We were in the room for about 4 minutes. Food, crumbs, cut up pills on the floor. Stains on the walls. Bugs behind the nightstand. Clumps of hair and garbage between the mattresses and box spring. We immediately asked for a refund and left. Environment completely unsafe.
We checked in at the front desk. Smell was overwhelming. We were in the room for about 4 minutes. Food, crumbs, cut up pills on the floor. Stains on the walls. Bugs behind the nightstand. Clumps of hair and garbage between the mattresses and box spring. We immediately asked for a refund and left. Environment completely unsafe.
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Michael
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Dirty, flies everywhere.
Dirty, flies everywhere.
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Shawn
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property has obviously been neglected for quite some time. The lobby area was dirty, the hallways were stained and filth, and the room was even worse. The carpet was stained and filthy and gritty, cigarette burns in covers, blood droplets on sheets, mold on shower walls and under tub mat, no mattress protectors on the beds, lots of damage and dirt smears on the walls. People lounging in stairwells and shady people circling the parking lot. $154/night for a “luxury room” that was in this condition, absolutely horrible, only the second time in 40 years I’ve left a hotel. I was so upset to find I drove 4 hours for a belated birthday trip to arrive to this! We immediate checked out and found another hotel! Will never be back, place should be shut down! Filed a complaint with pictures with Travelocity, who I booked thru!
This property has obviously been neglected for quite some time. The lobby area was dirty, the hallways were stained and filth, and the room was even worse. The carpet was stained and filthy and gritty, cigarette burns in covers, blood droplets on sheets, mold on shower walls and under tub mat, no mattress protectors on the beds, lots of damage and dirt smears on the walls. People lounging in stairwells and shady people circling the parking lot. $154/night for a “luxury room” that was in this condition, absolutely horrible, only the second time in 40 years I’ve left a hotel. I was so upset to find I drove 4 hours for a belated birthday trip to arrive to this! We immediate checked out and found another hotel! Will never be back, place should be shut down! Filed a complaint with pictures with Travelocity, who I booked thru!
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Brianna
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was the worse hotel stay of my life. The conditions were extremely unsanitary and unsafe. The water was turned off for two days. When it came back in the water was yellow. There were roaches, gnats and other pests. Exterior doors were left open at all times allowing unauthorized guest to have access to the building. There was trash everywhere. The amenities that were advertised were all out of order. There is no pool, conference room, laundry facility, or workout room.
This was the worse hotel stay of my life. The conditions were extremely unsanitary and unsafe. The water was turned off for two days. When it came back in the water was yellow. There were roaches, gnats and other pests. Exterior doors were left open at all times allowing unauthorized guest to have access to the building. There was trash everywhere. The amenities that were advertised were all out of order. There is no pool, conference room, laundry facility, or workout room.
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Stewart
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was the most disgusting hotel I have ever been in, dirty, bloody towel on yhe bathroom floor, tub had a black film in it, stay away
This was the most disgusting hotel I have ever been in, dirty, bloody towel on yhe bathroom floor, tub had a black film in it, stay away
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Jerry
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was dirty and unclean. Shower curtain stained with blood. Reported the issue to the staff but nothing was done.
The room was dirty and unclean. Shower curtain stained with blood. Reported the issue to the staff but nothing was done.
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Keslie
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was absolutely disgusting and dirty. It wreaked of marijuana and cigarettes. The hallways were gross. The walls were smeared with random things. The staff was nice and understanding when we decided to go to a different hotel
The hotel was absolutely disgusting and dirty. It wreaked of marijuana and cigarettes. The hallways were gross. The walls were smeared with random things. The staff was nice and understanding when we decided to go to a different hotel
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Jonathan
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Actually disgusting. Sheets were not clean and there were visible stains. Left over pubes in the beds. Old cigarettes burn holes in the duvet. The entire building smelled like cigarettes and dirty underwear. I had to sleep on a towel to avoid catching critters. Someone left their period on the floor.
Actually disgusting. Sheets were not clean and there were visible stains. Left over pubes in the beds. Old cigarettes burn holes in the duvet. The entire building smelled like cigarettes and dirty underwear. I had to sleep on a towel to avoid catching critters. Someone left their period on the floor.
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Thabo
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The entire building is digusting. Even in the lobby is smells of cigarette and weed smoke and just hovering dirty smell. All the amenities advertised are broken/out of service. The pool, the gym area, giest laundry room. The rooms themselves are equally disheveled. My first room had a completly broken A/c unit, disgusting carpet, 1 of the lamps barely worked, 4 of the outlets were damaged; with even one behind the bed having some metal jammed inside the outlet, the dresser was damaged and missing 6/7 of its drawers. On top of that the whole just stunk of a slight body odor smell. The only thing ok was the bedding and the towels. I asked to leave early so the man at the desk moved me to a second room on the 2nd floor, it wasnt better. Carpet still just as dirty and stinking, hallway stinking just the same, A/C just as broken apart, dresser still damaged and falling apart, but this time it had a massive liquid stain. The chair paired with the table in this new room was dirty, tattered, and stained. Not even the bedding was completely clean in this room. There was a stain in the corner of the sheet and somekind of fluid stain on one of the pillowcases. Overall this hotel is not cared for at all.
The entire building is digusting. Even in the lobby is smells of cigarette and weed smoke and just hovering dirty smell. All the amenities advertised are broken/out of service. The pool, the gym area, giest laundry room. The rooms themselves are equally disheveled. My first room had a completly broken A/c unit, disgusting carpet, 1 of the lamps barely worked, 4 of the outlets were damaged; with even one behind the bed having some metal jammed inside the outlet, the dresser was damaged and missing 6/7 of its drawers. On top of that the whole just stunk of a slight body odor smell. The only thing ok was the bedding and the towels. I asked to leave early so the man at the desk moved me to a second room on the 2nd floor, it wasnt better. Carpet still just as dirty and stinking, hallway stinking just the same, A/C just as broken apart, dresser still damaged and falling apart, but this time it had a massive liquid stain. The chair paired with the table in this new room was dirty, tattered, and stained. Not even the bedding was completely clean in this room. There was a stain in the corner of the sheet and somekind of fluid stain on one of the pillowcases. Overall this hotel is not cared for at all.
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Tanya
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
These rooms do not look like the online photographs. Our room was dirty. Most of the lights didn’t work. They were stains all over the beds, smells, sketchy place etc. We asked for a different clean room and the next room they took us to was so hot and the air wouldn’t work and wasn’t much cleaner. We left in disgust asking for a refund. He said he couldn’t give one at that time. We went over to comfort in and suites and got a different room. Please refund us for the misrepresentations of the first hotel or direct us how to do so.
These rooms do not look like the online photographs. Our room was dirty. Most of the lights didn’t work. They were stains all over the beds, smells, sketchy place etc. We asked for a different clean room and the next room they took us to was so hot and the air wouldn’t work and wasn’t much cleaner. We left in disgust asking for a refund. He said he couldn’t give one at that time. We went over to comfort in and suites and got a different room. Please refund us for the misrepresentations of the first hotel or direct us how to do so.
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Rooms
Rooms are heavily worn with broken locks, damaged furniture, leaking or nonworking A/C, and plumbing or fixture problems; noise from slamming hallway doors is common. Comfort varies, with some finding beds acceptable and others uncomfortable.
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JERRY
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
One room had the toilet clogged up and no fridge. Cracks in walls everywhere. Mold in both rooms. Inside door locks were broken or missing. Found a spider in the bathroom of one room. 2 lights out in one bathroom. Busted outlets. Walls were in terrible need of repair. Beds were incredibly uncomfortable. Lots of cobwebs. Worst hotel we have ever stayed in anywhere.
One room had the toilet clogged up and no fridge. Cracks in walls everywhere. Mold in both rooms. Inside door locks were broken or missing. Found a spider in the bathroom of one room. 2 lights out in one bathroom. Busted outlets. Walls were in terrible need of repair. Beds were incredibly uncomfortable. Lots of cobwebs. Worst hotel we have ever stayed in anywhere.
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Alona
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was decently clean, but in disrepair. There was no A/C in the common areas, there were very few breakfast options. Our room smelled terrible and had a rusty microwave, missing hardware on the cabinets, fixtures falling off in the shower, no shelves in the mini fridge, and no trash can.
It was decently clean, but in disrepair. There was no A/C in the common areas, there were very few breakfast options. Our room smelled terrible and had a rusty microwave, missing hardware on the cabinets, fixtures falling off in the shower, no shelves in the mini fridge, and no trash can.
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BRENDA
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
For starters had to put key card in slot 3 or 4 times before it opened and that's every time I went into the room. The floor was very wet in the carpet, you couldn't walk barefoot, had to ask for pillow and towels and rags.
For starters had to put key card in slot 3 or 4 times before it opened and that's every time I went into the room. The floor was very wet in the carpet, you couldn't walk barefoot, had to ask for pillow and towels and rags.
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philip
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The toilet ran constantly and the shower head in the tub was broken
The toilet ran constantly and the shower head in the tub was broken
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Debayan
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Overall okay except that TV remote didn’t work at all even after it was replaced.
Overall okay except that TV remote didn’t work at all even after it was replaced.
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Ada
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
old and tired property
old and tired property
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Sidney
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
our first room had a broken shower and the second room had broken AC. eventually we settled in another room, but the room/hotel itself was dingy and felt dirty. it smelled awful in the hallways — like smoke, alcohol and urine. we didn’t have any towels, and the ones we were given ended up having curly hairs in them — so i’m not convinced they were actually clean. we were given three pillows in total and they never brought more when we asked. the sheets had cigarette burn holes in them. the carpet in the room was so dirty it turned the bottoms of our feet black, and the water in the bathroom smelled awful. the surfaces haven’t been wiped or anything, and the tables and tv stand were held together with tape. luckily we only needed to sleep one night here, but we won’t be back.
our first room had a broken shower and the second room had broken AC. eventually we settled in another room, but the room/hotel itself was dingy and felt dirty. it smelled awful in the hallways — like smoke, alcohol and urine. we didn’t have any towels, and the ones we were given ended up having curly hairs in them — so i’m not convinced they were actually clean. we were given three pillows in total and they never brought more when we asked. the sheets had cigarette burn holes in them. the carpet in the room was so dirty it turned the bottoms of our feet black, and the water in the bathroom smelled awful. the surfaces haven’t been wiped or anything, and the tables and tv stand were held together with tape. luckily we only needed to sleep one night here, but we won’t be back.
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Vallerie
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No ice machine; No clear breakfast; Dining room had nothing, including light. Only two pillows. Bed made incorrectly. Furniture was broken. No linen in room, including bathroom rug. Torn curtain. No fitness facility per online advertisement,
No ice machine; No clear breakfast; Dining room had nothing, including light. Only two pillows. Bed made incorrectly. Furniture was broken. No linen in room, including bathroom rug. Torn curtain. No fitness facility per online advertisement,
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Kara
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I checked in got my key to my room had to walk up a bunch of stairs and got lost trying to find my room got in room it was extremely hot and dirty floors are stained air conditioner barely work doors are very unsafe loose screws in doors not very safe feeling had to make sure doors deadbolt actually locked not dependable on making sure we had everything we needed will not come back
I checked in got my key to my room had to walk up a bunch of stairs and got lost trying to find my room got in room it was extremely hot and dirty floors are stained air conditioner barely work doors are very unsafe loose screws in doors not very safe feeling had to make sure doors deadbolt actually locked not dependable on making sure we had everything we needed will not come back
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Mikaela
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
DO NOT STAY HERE! Entering the building there is a strange odor that is present throughout the facility. The hallways have visible damage and stains all over the walls and carpet. Inside my personal room: the safety lock on the door was removed, the safety rails in the shower were broken off, none of the surfaces were clean as there was crumbs and liquids still present. The final straw was half of the room was flooded with sopping wet carpet due to a broken AC unit. When I went to complain at the front desk, there were no other rooms available. The only pleasant part of the experience was they did grant me a refund.
DO NOT STAY HERE! Entering the building there is a strange odor that is present throughout the facility. The hallways have visible damage and stains all over the walls and carpet. Inside my personal room: the safety lock on the door was removed, the safety rails in the shower were broken off, none of the surfaces were clean as there was crumbs and liquids still present. The final straw was half of the room was flooded with sopping wet carpet due to a broken AC unit. When I went to complain at the front desk, there were no other rooms available. The only pleasant part of the experience was they did grant me a refund.
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Service
Staff impressions are mixed: some guests found the team friendly or helpful, but many report long waits, overbooking or being turned away, and difficulty obtaining towels or housekeeping. Refunds and issue resolution appear inconsistent.
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Aaron
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Took a while for someone to come to the counter...than proceeded to tell me he gave our room away with out checking booking thankfully after a few minutes he actually checked booking and found our room thankfully but then we get to the room and it was dirty still had ice cream melted in the fridge looked like it hasn't been vacuum in like 2 weeks would only stay again if i had no other option
Took a while for someone to come to the counter...than proceeded to tell me he gave our room away with out checking booking thankfully after a few minutes he actually checked booking and found our room thankfully but then we get to the room and it was dirty still had ice cream melted in the fridge looked like it hasn't been vacuum in like 2 weeks would only stay again if i had no other option
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Mohamed
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They said they are overbooked, and they did not have empty room, actually they ruined my weekend and my trip, and really this is the worst experience ever with hotels, the it even worse there was no vaccant room in Columbus on the 21st,terrible experience, just credit my money back.
They said they are overbooked, and they did not have empty room, actually they ruined my weekend and my trip, and really this is the worst experience ever with hotels, the it even worse there was no vaccant room in Columbus on the 21st,terrible experience, just credit my money back.
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Joseph
Dec 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Well, it looked like a nice enough hotel, but when I gave them my name at the front desk, they said they couldn't find me, and that all their rooms were already reserved. I had to contact Expedia's digital agent to resend my confirmation code so that I could get the room I reserved. The walls weren't very thick so I could hear voices outside the room so I didn't feel entirely safe. I heard someone in the next room arguing the next morning before 5 which didn't help, other than getting me to start my day quickly. The breakfast room looked as though it was going to have a wide variety, and I don't know if it's because of a staff shortage but the options were pitiful
Well, it looked like a nice enough hotel, but when I gave them my name at the front desk, they said they couldn't find me, and that all their rooms were already reserved. I had to contact Expedia's digital agent to resend my confirmation code so that I could get the room I reserved. The walls weren't very thick so I could hear voices outside the room so I didn't feel entirely safe. I heard someone in the next room arguing the next morning before 5 which didn't help, other than getting me to start my day quickly. The breakfast room looked as though it was going to have a wide variety, and I don't know if it's because of a staff shortage but the options were pitiful
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Polina
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was overbooked and even though we reserved a room 3 days in advance and paid, when we arrived we found that the hotel had been overbooked and no rooms were available. 11 people waiting in line for a room were sent away , even though they reserved a room and paid in advance. Also the common bathroom had one stall that was out of order and one that wouldn't flush, and no toilet paper
The hotel was overbooked and even though we reserved a room 3 days in advance and paid, when we arrived we found that the hotel had been overbooked and no rooms were available. 11 people waiting in line for a room were sent away , even though they reserved a room and paid in advance. Also the common bathroom had one stall that was out of order and one that wouldn't flush, and no toilet paper
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CHARLES
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is fairly old and worn. When you book a room with so many negative reviews, your expectations should not be 5 star. The staff at checkin were fighting against computer issues and were kind and courteous during the process. The breakfast was interesting - take some of the money you saved and run to Wendy's. Overall this vintage hotel needs some love. Please don't take your frustrations out on the staff. They are doing the best they can.
This hotel is fairly old and worn. When you book a room with so many negative reviews, your expectations should not be 5 star. The staff at checkin were fighting against computer issues and were kind and courteous during the process. The breakfast was interesting - take some of the money you saved and run to Wendy's. Overall this vintage hotel needs some love. Please don't take your frustrations out on the staff. They are doing the best they can.
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Daniel
Nov 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This was the worst experience I ever had. When I arrived to check in there was about 3 other guests that where waiting in line to check in as well. We were all told that it was overbooked and might have to wait to see if any room could be available. It took about 30 minutes to get me a room only because 4 other guests that did stay told the front desk they didn't feel safe and wanted to cancel. One guest key card didn't work so then immediately they gave it to me. The key didn't work and as I was walking through the hallway the atmosphere just didn't feel right. I told the front desk that I didn't feel safe and I'm going to cancel. I asked who I should talk to about getting a refund and they said to go through hotels.com. Hotels.com did everything they could buy the property manager (after a week ) said nothing could be down. Do not do not book here!!!!
This was the worst experience I ever had. When I arrived to check in there was about 3 other guests that where waiting in line to check in as well. We were all told that it was overbooked and might have to wait to see if any room could be available. It took about 30 minutes to get me a room only because 4 other guests that did stay told the front desk they didn't feel safe and wanted to cancel. One guest key card didn't work so then immediately they gave it to me. The key didn't work and as I was walking through the hallway the atmosphere just didn't feel right. I told the front desk that I didn't feel safe and I'm going to cancel. I asked who I should talk to about getting a refund and they said to go through hotels.com. Hotels.com did everything they could buy the property manager (after a week ) said nothing could be down. Do not do not book here!!!!
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Brandon
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
My only problems were the outside doors couldn’t be opened from the outside. You had to walk all the way around to the front and enter. Plus I waited 2 days for clean towels
My only problems were the outside doors couldn’t be opened from the outside. You had to walk all the way around to the front and enter. Plus I waited 2 days for clean towels
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Lacy
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Horrible. Place needs to be shutdown. The only good thing about it was the guy behind the counter. He gave me a refund without being an issue. The lobby smells of mold and mildew. The room smelt of urine and meth. There was an active drug deal happening in the room next to mine. The lock was busted off the door. The door between the conjoined rooms was “secured” with a dollar store chain lock, tape and wishful thinking. Bathroom was gross, beds were gross. It was all gross. Bugs, all kinds. It’s great place to stay if you’re looking to bring home roaches or hepatitis.
Horrible. Place needs to be shutdown. The only good thing about it was the guy behind the counter. He gave me a refund without being an issue. The lobby smells of mold and mildew. The room smelt of urine and meth. There was an active drug deal happening in the room next to mine. The lock was busted off the door. The door between the conjoined rooms was “secured” with a dollar store chain lock, tape and wishful thinking. Bathroom was gross, beds were gross. It was all gross. Bugs, all kinds. It’s great place to stay if you’re looking to bring home roaches or hepatitis.
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Tricia
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ironic you ask me to review this property when we didn’t even stay!! Regardless of having a confirmed booking and reservation it didn’t matter because they were only taking people who prepaid for the room. Little did they not tell you until you arrived, waited in line, and then were turned away! Extremely unhappy and left my sister and I with no place to stay, stranded.
Ironic you ask me to review this property when we didn’t even stay!! Regardless of having a confirmed booking and reservation it didn’t matter because they were only taking people who prepaid for the room. Little did they not tell you until you arrived, waited in line, and then were turned away! Extremely unhappy and left my sister and I with no place to stay, stranded.
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Justin
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Showed up a little early and had an event that night. Was not able to get early check in and told the desk clerk I would be checking in late. Was given a parking pass and told that was fine. When I came back later they had given my room to someone else. Horrible expierience and very rude and unhelpful staff.
Showed up a little early and had an event that night. Was not able to get early check in and told the desk clerk I would be checking in late. Was given a parking pass and told that was fine. When I came back later they had given my room to someone else. Horrible expierience and very rude and unhelpful staff.
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Location
Convenient to I 71, but many reviewers felt the surrounding area and parking lot were unsafe, with loitering and homelessness reported.
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Timothy
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location just off the interstate and the staff was nice
Good location just off the interstate and the staff was nice
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Lucas
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The price was good but the area was surrounding the hotel was questionable. I would not return here in the future. I booked 2 rooms with queen beds and received full size beds instead.
The price was good but the area was surrounding the hotel was questionable. I would not return here in the future. I booked 2 rooms with queen beds and received full size beds instead.
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Nancy
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property has new owners who just acquired it within the last month. I’m confident that there will be many changes and improvements ahead. The location right off I-71 is convenient. I would stay here in the future should my travels are nearby. Thank you.
This property has new owners who just acquired it within the last month. I’m confident that there will be many changes and improvements ahead. The location right off I-71 is convenient. I would stay here in the future should my travels are nearby. Thank you.
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Kaleb
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Homeless everywhere. U can’t even get to your room
Homeless everywhere. U can’t even get to your room
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jessica
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a gross neighborhood and this hotel has a fair number of “long term” renters. Did not feel safe. Lot of people wandering the halls. Very transient vibe. Do not recommend.
This is a gross neighborhood and this hotel has a fair number of “long term” renters. Did not feel safe. Lot of people wandering the halls. Very transient vibe. Do not recommend.
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Jacqueline
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Wasn’t what the pictures look like. Said hot tub in the room but was a jacuzzi tub. The shower didn’t work but 1 little stream. The bed was uncomfortable and the tv was small. Surrounding area around the hotel is rough and crowded. People nodded out in there car and felt unsafe. Would not recommend unless you just don’t have the money to do anything else.
Wasn’t what the pictures look like. Said hot tub in the room but was a jacuzzi tub. The shower didn’t work but 1 little stream. The bed was uncomfortable and the tv was small. Surrounding area around the hotel is rough and crowded. People nodded out in there car and felt unsafe. Would not recommend unless you just don’t have the money to do anything else.
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Drew
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Dirty and very run down. Sketchy location. No breakfast actually offered. No working ice. AC doesn’t work in hallways or lobby. Squatters living outside of property.
Dirty and very run down. Sketchy location. No breakfast actually offered. No working ice. AC doesn’t work in hallways or lobby. Squatters living outside of property.
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Heather
Aug 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The area was sketchy & did we not feel safe! I was asked for a copy of my license and need to put a parking pass in my truck...this is NOT normal unless you're in a bad area! When I asked which entrance I should park by to be close to my room I was informed all the doors were broken! Huge safety issue! The hallways were Creepy! Stained, smelly carpet, holes in walls, a broken bed, each section closed by a door that made you feel like you were walking through an old hospital turned insane asylum. Entering the room all you could smell was urine! The floor looked like it had never seen a vacuum with stains and hairballs! Things were broken and holes in the walls! THIS PLACE SHOULD NOT BE ON EXPEDIA! Shame on you for advertising it and putting customers in danger and filth!
The area was sketchy & did we not feel safe! I was asked for a copy of my license and need to put a parking pass in my truck...this is NOT normal unless you're in a bad area! When I asked which entrance I should park by to be close to my room I was informed all the doors were broken! Huge safety issue! The hallways were Creepy! Stained, smelly carpet, holes in walls, a broken bed, each section closed by a door that made you feel like you were walking through an old hospital turned insane asylum. Entering the room all you could smell was urine! The floor looked like it had never seen a vacuum with stains and hairballs! Things were broken and holes in the walls! THIS PLACE SHOULD NOT BE ON EXPEDIA! Shame on you for advertising it and putting customers in danger and filth!
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James
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No issues, property is dated and so are the rooms, had a minor hole in the wall in my room, but overall for a quick stay you can’t really beat this place for the price. Convenient location, friendly staff, the room was clean enough for me. No real issues, I’ve stayed before and will stay again.
No issues, property is dated and so are the rooms, had a minor hole in the wall in my room, but overall for a quick stay you can’t really beat this place for the price. Convenient location, friendly staff, the room was clean enough for me. No real issues, I’ve stayed before and will stay again.
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Holly
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was surrounded by homeless begging for money. Lobby was filled with people using drugs and passed out on couches.
The hotel was surrounded by homeless begging for money. Lobby was filled with people using drugs and passed out on couches.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently missing or extremely limited (often just cereal or coffee), with broken equipment and warm milk noted. A few reviews mention acceptable options, but consistency is poor.
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Jeffrey
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Do not believe the photos that you see online. The dining room had a couple pieces of bread, some milk and fruit loops. We had to go elsewhere to eat. Didn't even bother to complain because I know it would have fallen upon deaf ears. The hotel reeked of smoke in the lobby. I needed a second set of towel/wash cloth and was told to return at 9 in the morning. I am sorry that the management advertises with deceitful photos.
Do not believe the photos that you see online. The dining room had a couple pieces of bread, some milk and fruit loops. We had to go elsewhere to eat. Didn't even bother to complain because I know it would have fallen upon deaf ears. The hotel reeked of smoke in the lobby. I needed a second set of towel/wash cloth and was told to return at 9 in the morning. I am sorry that the management advertises with deceitful photos.
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Steven
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Bathroom ceiling was caving in, sink was installed crooked. No towels were in the room. Pillows were terrible. Hallways were dingy and dirty.. Breakfast stuff was broken. Massive hole in parking lot fence that with car tracks going off into an empty lot. This place is a dump.
Bathroom ceiling was caving in, sink was installed crooked. No towels were in the room. Pillows were terrible. Hallways were dingy and dirty.. Breakfast stuff was broken. Massive hole in parking lot fence that with car tracks going off into an empty lot. This place is a dump.
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Tracie
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was only from 7:30-8:30. Refrigerator in breakfast area was warm, and milk inside was warm. There was cereal, but couldn’t eat it with with milk. Waffle machine was broken. Some packaged breakfast pastries. Signs indicated that there would be ‘consequences’ if any food left the area. In the room, the refrigerator was broken, as was the cabinet door where the refrigerator was stored. Ice machine was broken as well. Beds were comfortable and appeared clean. Would not recommend or stay here again.
Breakfast was only from 7:30-8:30. Refrigerator in breakfast area was warm, and milk inside was warm. There was cereal, but couldn’t eat it with with milk. Waffle machine was broken. Some packaged breakfast pastries. Signs indicated that there would be ‘consequences’ if any food left the area. In the room, the refrigerator was broken, as was the cabinet door where the refrigerator was stored. Ice machine was broken as well. Beds were comfortable and appeared clean. Would not recommend or stay here again.
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Katherine
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I waited a few days to post this review so I could calm down a bit. WOW WORST PLACE EVER. Seriously this place should not be on Hotels.com I will make the list short.Broken TV, Stains on Carpet, Bathroom looked like it was never cleaned, Mold on walls But the worst part was the Breakfast. OMG NO COFFEE and the food was a toaster with bread and stale cereal plus some packaged snack cakes
I waited a few days to post this review so I could calm down a bit. WOW WORST PLACE EVER. Seriously this place should not be on Hotels.com I will make the list short.Broken TV, Stains on Carpet, Bathroom looked like it was never cleaned, Mold on walls But the worst part was the Breakfast. OMG NO COFFEE and the food was a toaster with bread and stale cereal plus some packaged snack cakes
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Joe
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
#1 NO towels in our room #2 No coffee maker #3 Breakfast was nasty, burnt waffle makers, NO juice, No bread or butter or muffins, Milk in an old milk gallon jug #4 homeless people living in a hole in the fence
#1 NO towels in our room #2 No coffee maker #3 Breakfast was nasty, burnt waffle makers, NO juice, No bread or butter or muffins, Milk in an old milk gallon jug #4 homeless people living in a hole in the fence
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Adam
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast options where laughable. 5 slices of bread, half empty container of fruit loops and a waffle maker that was out of mix. specifically choose one with breakfast and we still ended up leaving to eat somewhere else. room was pretty lackluster. room was very cold and when the heater kicked on it was almost unbearably hot
Breakfast options where laughable. 5 slices of bread, half empty container of fruit loops and a waffle maker that was out of mix. specifically choose one with breakfast and we still ended up leaving to eat somewhere else. room was pretty lackluster. room was very cold and when the heater kicked on it was almost unbearably hot
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Jason
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was falling apart. Dirt dripping down the walls, stains and holes everywhere, the pool was "drained and closed for the season" but that was never disclosed in their advertising on their website or the booking site, and they didn't even notify us when we were checking in, the "free continental breakfast" was a complete joke. Nothing available but an expired cartoon of milk, a couple packages of old muffins, no batter for the waffle makers, no other drinks, just nothing available, breakfast was stated to be available from 7 am to 9 am and there was nothing available at all during that time, they required a security deposit on top of the actual payment that was not listed on the booking site, their website, or my reciept... So I don't think I'll even get that back like I should. I SHOULD be getting a FULL REFUND. Only gave 2 thin pillows for a king bed and thin sheets, the heater in the room looked like it would or has caught fire, no exhaust in the bathroom, so there was mold growing in the bathroom too ... this place was ridiculous and should be SHUT DOWN!!! On the other side of the fence behind where we had to park was a camp of unhoused individuals. Do not stay here.
The property was falling apart. Dirt dripping down the walls, stains and holes everywhere, the pool was "drained and closed for the season" but that was never disclosed in their advertising on their website or the booking site, and they didn't even notify us when we were checking in, the "free continental breakfast" was a complete joke. Nothing available but an expired cartoon of milk, a couple packages of old muffins, no batter for the waffle makers, no other drinks, just nothing available, breakfast was stated to be available from 7 am to 9 am and there was nothing available at all during that time, they required a security deposit on top of the actual payment that was not listed on the booking site, their website, or my reciept... So I don't think I'll even get that back like I should. I SHOULD be getting a FULL REFUND. Only gave 2 thin pillows for a king bed and thin sheets, the heater in the room looked like it would or has caught fire, no exhaust in the bathroom, so there was mold growing in the bathroom too ... this place was ridiculous and should be SHUT DOWN!!! On the other side of the fence behind where we had to park was a camp of unhoused individuals. Do not stay here.
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Mashelle
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room provided was not clean at all and when one was provided, it had a horrible smell. The landscaping needed attention badly, the furniture was torn/old and the carpet was dirty. There were old, dirty chairs near the fence where it appears homeless folk may have been. It was not a pleasant first impression. The desk clerk was nice and helpful. Although breakfast was supposed to be included, none was available anytime during the stay. The desk person said sometimes the food deliveries don't come.
The room provided was not clean at all and when one was provided, it had a horrible smell. The landscaping needed attention badly, the furniture was torn/old and the carpet was dirty. There were old, dirty chairs near the fence where it appears homeless folk may have been. It was not a pleasant first impression. The desk clerk was nice and helpful. Although breakfast was supposed to be included, none was available anytime during the stay. The desk person said sometimes the food deliveries don't come.
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Oscar
Mar 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Toilet wasn't work, the carpets was so duty that when you were walking you can heard that was so stiky. NO BREAKFAST even when we selected the hotel it shows as a freakfast it was no breakfast at all just coffee
Toilet wasn't work, the carpets was so duty that when you were walking you can heard that was so stiky. NO BREAKFAST even when we selected the hotel it shows as a freakfast it was no breakfast at all just coffee
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Patty
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place smelled, the sheets had holes in them and the continental breakfast was not what was expected.
The place smelled, the sheets had holes in them and the continental breakfast was not what was expected.
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Erin
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room smelled strongly of urine, bathroom shower was falling apart, the shower head is coming out of the wall and the side of the shower was peeling everywhere, giant hole in the bathroom wall behind door, no garbage can in the room anywhere, there was a defunct tv that i assume they removed from the mount on the wall to replace with another tv but they left the broken tv on the ground of our room... was never given the wifi info to even use the tv and we checked out the same day we checked in and decided to drive home instead of staying. Should have requested a refund but just didn't feel like dealing with any of it. Staff seemed nice enough but this place is not what I would consider comfortably habitable by most reasonable folks standards. Very shocked at the quality of this Howard Johnson.
Room smelled strongly of urine, bathroom shower was falling apart, the shower head is coming out of the wall and the side of the shower was peeling everywhere, giant hole in the bathroom wall behind door, no garbage can in the room anywhere, there was a defunct tv that i assume they removed from the mount on the wall to replace with another tv but they left the broken tv on the ground of our room... was never given the wifi info to even use the tv and we checked out the same day we checked in and decided to drive home instead of staying. Should have requested a refund but just didn't feel like dealing with any of it. Staff seemed nice enough but this place is not what I would consider comfortably habitable by most reasonable folks standards. Very shocked at the quality of this Howard Johnson.
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Gabrielle
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Place was not very clean bathroom was dusty and floor was dirty
Place was not very clean bathroom was dusty and floor was dirty
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Brittany
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
There was way too many crackheads and prostitutes then there was a lot of roaches in our room like the bug roaches. Yeah our room was like completely covered. It was disgusting.
There was way too many crackheads and prostitutes then there was a lot of roaches in our room like the bug roaches. Yeah our room was like completely covered. It was disgusting.
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David
Sep 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed at hotels all over the country, and this was the worst. The few amenities they offer aren't actually offered (Breakfast, Pool, etc). The rooms look rough and in need of work. The only place to eat late at night was Sheetz, so your dinner choice is gas station food or drive-through liquor store snacks. The surrounding neighborhood is not walkable either. Sidewalks that lead to nowhere, empty restaurants, tweakers and homeless all around. If I have to stop in Ohio again, I'll be driving past Columbus and whatever was going on in this area and hotel. Do yourself a favor and sleep out of your car, or just keep on driving.
I've stayed at hotels all over the country, and this was the worst. The few amenities they offer aren't actually offered (Breakfast, Pool, etc). The rooms look rough and in need of work. The only place to eat late at night was Sheetz, so your dinner choice is gas station food or drive-through liquor store snacks. The surrounding neighborhood is not walkable either. Sidewalks that lead to nowhere, empty restaurants, tweakers and homeless all around. If I have to stop in Ohio again, I'll be driving past Columbus and whatever was going on in this area and hotel. Do yourself a favor and sleep out of your car, or just keep on driving.
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carl
Sep 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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FAQs about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, although parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Columbus (Northland), within a 10-minute drive of Polaris Fashion Place and Historic Crew Stadium. It is approximately 8.1 miles from Ohio State University and 9.7 miles from the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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How much do rooms usually cost at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus typically land around $60 a night for two guests, ranging from $46 to $78 on peak dates.
Why is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 so affordable?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus undercuts 14 of 15 comparable hotels nearby, while those neighbours typically run around $69 a night. The property’s price advantage comes alongside a location that suits families and couples visiting attractions like Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center.
When are room rates lowest at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71?
May is the cheapest month to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus, averaging $44 a night; April is the priciest at $77. November is the quietest month for crowds, so the least-busy month differs from the least-expensive one.
When is the best time to visit if I want fewer crowds at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71?
June is the busiest month for demand at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus, while November is the quietest stretch to visit. If you prefer lower crowds and easier availability, aim for November.
What’s nearby and who is this hotel good for?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 in Columbus sits in Franklin County with easy access to Polaris Fashion Place, Easton Town Center and Sharon Woods Park. The hotel is a practical choice for families and couples, and it also fits business travellers visiting the area.
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- 2026-10-16: 103.90059915356444USD
- 2026-10-17: NO DATA
- 2026-10-18: 56.75208862097931USD
- 2026-10-19: 53.4891690266571USD
- 2026-10-20: 53.330929630088804USD
- 2026-10-21: 53.4891690266571USD
- 2026-10-22: 55.007875375877376USD
- 2026-10-23: 63.5596281480484USD
- 2026-10-24: 63.5596281480484USD
- 2026-10-25: 49.374374506996155USD
- 2026-10-26: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-10-27: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-10-28: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-10-29: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-10-30: 63.88579620494842USD
- 2026-10-31: 63.88579620494842USD
- 2026-11-01: 53.34909914328765USD
- 2026-11-02: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-11-03: 53.40607287167358USD
- 2026-11-04: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-11-05: 53.50182509153747USD
- 2026-11-06: 67.08135397969055USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Laundry service
Elevator / Lift
Business Center
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Fitness Facilities
General
Vending Machines
Braille or Raised Signage
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Handrails in Stairways
Visual Alarms in Hallways
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking (Wheelchair Accessible)
Wheelchair Accessible Path of Travel
Wheelchair-Accessible Meeting Spaces/Business Center
Elevator Access (Wheelchair Accessible)
Wheelchair-Accessible Registration Desk
Activities
Garden
Fitness Facilities
Newspapers in Lobby (free)
Television in Common Areas
Services
Business Center
Elevator / Lift
Safe-Deposit Box
Laundry service
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
ATM/Banking
Banquet Hall
Conference Space
Fireplace in Lobby
Laundry Facilities
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Parking (Secured)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi