South of Ohio State University - convenient to fairgrounds
Free shuttle to attractions within 3-mile radius
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only up to 50 pounds - $75 pet fee if staying 6 nights or less - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more. - Feb 2016 < Less
"The hotel room was clean. No coffee before 6 AM, and breakfast was a joke. No snack or soda vending machines.2021-09-01"
"The room was odd, with a strange partition in the middle and lots of unused space. I didn't like having the sink outside the bathroom, and there was no vent. Good service; the hotel clerk was doing 3 jobs, but still took care of us quickly. 2019-04-24"
"The beds in my hotel room were hard. The heating and cooling system was user-friendly.2016-06-13"
"Great hotel stay. The employees were friendly, competent, and helpful.2018-04-09"
"We really enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable, and the hotel had good amenities. Limited dining choices; you'll have to eat out if you want more than sandwiches.2018-02-05"
"Staying at this hotel was a pleasure. Close to OSU. It was modern, and the staff was exceedingly courteous and helpful. The room was nice, but there was no microwave. I'll definitely stay here again.2017-08-09"
"The hotel was OK, but there was no continental breakfast.2017-07-05"
"Good location, but a train rain behind the property. The motel was affordable, and the bed was comfortable. The AC fan squeaked, and there was fingernail polish spilled on the desk. The employees were rude. The pool was closed. No breakfast. 2022-06-28"
"The motel didn't accept cash as payment.2019-06-18"
"The motel was affordable and close to OSU. The room was clean, and the front desk clerk was friendly.2018-12-16"
"The staff was unprofessional. Don't even consider staying at this motel.2018-09-01"
"Good motel. The only issue was that the alarm clock didn't work.2018-08-01"
"Fabulous location. Everything was clean, and the hotel staff was super helpful and courteous.2019-04-29"
"The hotel room was clean and beautiful, and the room was clean. I appreciated the walkway to the convention center. The valet attendants were awesome; take advantage of the service.2018-03-31"
"The hotel was clean, but I didn't like having to pay to park and having to wait for the valet to get my car.2019-07-27"
"All the hotel employees we encountered were nice and helpful. We ate at the Bistro twice, and the service and food were great. Had to pay for valet parking.2018-01-07"
"Great hotel. Staff was friendly. You'll enjoy your stay here.2015-02-19"
"The hotel was expensive, especially considering that it didn't have a pool. The bar area was too busy; I couldn't get served and had to leave to get some food. The breakfast food was cold even at 6:30 AM, but the coffee was OK.2022-05-11"
"Our hotel room had a lovely view. The bedding wasn't changed during our 4-day stay, and the floor wasn't vacuumed. I wasn't impressed.2019-09-16"
"We arrived at 4 PM and had to wait in line for an hour and 15 minutes; when we finally got to the counter, we were told that our room still wasn't ready. We were not impressed with this hotel.2017-03-22"
"Just a block from Nationwide Arena. Our hotel room was clean and comfortable, and all the employees were friendly and accommodating. We'd definitely stay here again.2015-10-16"
"I had a wonderful stay. The hotel was within walking distance of everything downtown. Our bed was so comfortable. The staff was friendly, and the valet was extremely helpful with directions. We'll definitely be back.2018-04-23"
"Nice hotel overall. Breakfast at the bistro was fairly expensive, but we got 2 vouchers per room.2018-04-07"
"Loved the location near Nationwide Arena. Easy check-in, and all the hotel employees were helpful.2016-02-22"
"Nice hotel near the Blue Jackets hockey game. Great place to stay.2015-12-15"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel
Connected to convention center
In downtown Columbus - near Nationwide Arena
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $35 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs up to 25 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 dogs per room - $50 per night fee for each dog. - Jan 2021 < Less
"The hotel was beautiful and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The only downside was that the only snacks available were at the welcome desk and weren't appealing. Only water or alcoholic beverages were available.2021-04-21"
"The hotel was clean. My husband and I are in our 70s, and we had trouble walking to the parking lot.2021-05-10"
"The staff and service were great, but I expected nicer amenities than this hotel offered. There was no table in the room, and I didn't like the little package of tissues. Breakfast was disappointing.2019-02-13"
"The front desk clerk wasn't personable and made me feel unwelcome. The beds and pillows were uncomfortable, and the sink hardly drained. There were no available parking spots, so I had to pay to park across the street. Stay at another hotel.2018-11-10"
"I had a pleasant stay. The hotel was a little dated, but it was convenient to downtown, the convention center, and Arena District attractions. Breakfast was basic. Don't expect luxury, but the room was clean and the employees were friendly and accommodating.2018-04-05"
"The hotel room needed deep cleaning; there was a thick layer of dust around the edges. All the tables in the breakfast room were dirty. We left a day early. Don't stay here.2018-04-04"
"Worth a stay, though housekeeping didn't vacuum under the sofa bed, and more blankets for it would've been nice. All the employees were so sweet and helpful. Due to limited parking, we opted for using valet service and recommend it. Wonderful breakfast. We had a pleasant stay. Stay here.2017-04-10"
"The room was comfortable and provided space for me to work. Wonderful hotel staff; they were friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay here again.2016-05-09"
"The hotel was convenient to restaurants and nightlife. The clerks were extremely helpful and friendly, and check-in was a breeze.2019-09-16"
"The hotel staff was nice and friendly.2019-01-24"
"The entire place was grimy and worn out. Housekeeping was unacceptable; don't expect a clean room. The hotel clerks were helpful, and the shuttle driver was friendly and accommodating.2018-04-04"
"The motel was tricky to access from the street. The room was clean, and the mattress and pillows were comfortable. Good value, but I didn't like the $50 deposit and $2 fee for the in-room safe.2022-09-14"
"The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Entry to the parking lot was difficult to access. The hotel does charge a $50 deposit, and I had to request that the $2 fee for the room safe be removed from the bill since I never used it.2022-09-01"
"Good value. The motel room was nice.2021-09-26"
"Good motel.2021-07-14"
"The room was way too small for a high-tech, business-based couple. We declined to stay, though the employees were decent and did their best. The motel might be OK for students or parents on a budget.2020-03-06"
"The hotel was close to James Hospital and a variety of restaurants. No housekeeping after the 1st night, though.2021-02-20"
"The hotel and room were clean, and the staff was polite. The one disappointment was that the pool water was so hot that we couldn't swim for long. Nice breakfast buffet. The shuttle didn't run on Sunday, so we had to drive to Schottenstein Center.2020-03-03"
"Good rates. The hotel staff was accommodating, and the pool was nice. The elevator needed to be repaired.2019-08-27"
"Easy to find and convenient to Wexler Center at OSU. The room was large and clean, and the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. A fine choice; I recommend staying here.2019-02-12"
"The hotel clerk let me check in early since I'd had surgery that morning.2018-09-26"
"The bedspread was filthy, and the vanity light didn't work.2019-11-15"
"The motel was dated.2018-05-27"
"Inexpensive and close to the casino. The room was OK and had a microwave and fridge. Coffee and pastries were available in the morning. This motel was a good choice.2016-11-01"
"There were cracks in the door. The bed linens were obviously dirty, and the comforter had holes in it. Good WiFi signal. The toilet didn't flush. However, the shower worked well. Not worth the price unless this motel is your only option.2015-05-21"
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Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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