"The room was fine, but the motel was too close to the highway. I was disappointed that there was no continental breakfast.2019-08-26"
"The motel was clean and affordable. We were happy.2019-08-26"
"The motel was in a good location. Clean, spacious room, but the bed was too hard. The hallway and my "non-smoking" room smelled like stale smoke. You get what you pay for.2015-10-26"
"We walked in, looked at our room, and immediately walked out. It was so filthy I didn't want to touch anything. We went to the front desk to let the clerk know we weren't staying, but there was no one there. After waiting for 10 minutes, we just left. Don't stay at this hotel.2019-10-08"
"My hotel room was never cleaned after I arrived, but that was my only complaint.2023-06-19"
"A no-frills hotel, but the bed was comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for showers. No complaints.2022-10-26"
"The hotel and room were clean, and the staff and other guests were friendly. I had a peaceful stay with no disturbing noises. The food at the hot breakfast buffet was lukewarm, though, and the food sat there for quite a while.2022-07-06"
"The bed was comfortable, but we would've liked more pillows. The hotel staff was friendly. Breakfast was pretty skimpy. OK for an overnight stay.2023-07-19"
"The only issue with this hotel was that the beds were really firm. Loved the pillows, though.2023-06-13"
"The hotel was OK, but it was under renovation and it was hard to find the entrance. There was a stain on the carpet, and there was a dirty shirt on the back of the bathroom door from a previous guest.2019-08-25"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Westland Mall
4 floors, 121 suites
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 40 pounds only, 2 pets per suite - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $100 pet fee for each pet for 1st night - $5 fee for each pet for each night thereafter. - Oct 2020 < Less
Note: Some WoodSpring Suites charge a weekly rate, even if you stay just one night.
"Housekeeping didn't clean my room during my 2-night stay. I didn't even get clean towels. The front desk was only staffed during the day. I've never stayed in such a cheap hotel before. Pay a little more and stay somewhere better.2015-05-19"
"The motel clerk made me feel welcome, helped with dining ideas, and directed me to the nearest pharmacy. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2023-10-16"
"The motel room was clean, but the AC was noisy. Nice check-in clerks. Great place to stay if you're in the area for medical treatments at the James.2023-09-06"
"Close to the Schott. The room was small but clean, and the bed was comfortable. Minimal noise. The motel clerk was polite and helpful. 2023-05-28"
Midscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near I-71
Next to Polaris Mall
3 floors, 122 suites - elevator
Some smoking rooms
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds -$150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Apr 2019 < Less
"The hotel was clean and served its purpose. Awesome area with lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Be aware of the $100 deposit for incidentals.2023-05-21"
"This hotel is a great place to stay. I appreciated the hospitality and services.2019-10-14"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Worthington Square Mall
4 floors, 97 suites
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Jul 2018 < Less
"Great value. This motel exceeded my expectations. It was so clean that for the 1st time, I left a tip for the housekeeper. Stay here.2022-01-02"
"Convenient to I-70 and I-270, and there were plenty of restaurants nearby. Good value. The motel room was clean, but the coffee maker didn't work. The bed was comfortable, and my small dog was allowed. It was noisy at night with trucks coming and going.2018-10-26"
"The motel was well-maintained and just far enough from the freeway to avoid the traffic noise. The room was sparkling clean and had an excellent bed. I was comfortable and felt welcome. Get a discount coupon for the Perkins next door.2018-08-19"
"The hotel room wasn't updated and didn't feel clean. The pillows were awful, and the wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling. Stay elsewhere.2021-07-07"
"The hotel was quiet. I got a good night's sleep.2020-11-10"
"Not happy. The sofa cushions were so stained that I wouldn't sit on it, and there was hair in the bathtub. The hair dryer didn't work. Find another hotel.2020-01-04"
"Good stay. The hotel room was clean. I recommend this hotel.2019-06-27"
"Great location. There were a lot of young baseball players at the hotel, but we didn't hear a peep out of them. The room was clean, and the shower had great water pressure. The hotel staff was super friendly and informative. We'd definitely stay again.2016-06-21"
"I was disappointed with my hotel room. The carpet and bathroom floor weren't clean, and the only things that were accessible were the wide doorways and adaptive sink countertop in the bathroom. The toilet was low, and there was no walk-in shower. The front desk clerk wasn't friendly or forthcoming with answers to our questions.2021-07-27"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable, but the ice bucket was broken. The blinds pull was broken and sharp. The shower water was lukewarm. No hair dryer. I was told at check-in that there was a breakfast, but that wasn't true. I was disappointed.2021-07-27"
"Great hotel stay. Beware of staying during a convention, though.2019-04-01"
"Great value. A quality hotel with a comfortable environment and friendly, efficient staff. We arrived late at night and received a gracious greeting and good service.2022-10-19"
"The hotel was expensive, but it was clean and first-class all the way. Great breakfast and good parking. Plenty of restaurants and a convenience store nearby.2022-06-08"
"The AC made a thumping sound all night. Limited selection at breakfast, so I went to IHOP across the way.2021-07-15"
"Good experience from check-in to checkout. The hotel was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was fabulous. I recommend staying here.2023-10-05"
"The hotel room was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly and professional. There were restaurants nearby, including some within walking distance. Plenty of shops, too. I recommend staying here.2021-06-25"
"Quiet area. The hotel was clean, and the employees were nice.2021-06-21"
"No hot water for showers when I stayed at the hotel.2022-08-18"
"Convenient, but not a great value. The room was decent, but the bed was uncomfortable and the carpet needed vacuuming. No hot water for showers. I was moved to another room. The TV in the sitting area didn't work, so I sat at the desk and watched the TV in the bedroom. The hotel clerks were really nice and helpful, and resolved any problem I had. 2022-08-07"
"The last time I stayed here, the room was outstanding. This time the room was average. Breakfast was a disappointment, too.2021-10-18"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Tanglewood Plaza Mall and I-70
3 floors, 78 suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 40 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jul 2018 < Less
"Good hotel. The rates were reasonable, and the room was clean and comfortable.2023-08-06"
"The hotel was awful. No closet in the room. The other guests made me uncomfortable. No breakfast food in the dining room. Don't stay here.2022-08-16"
"The hotel wasn't fancy, but the room was clean, quiet, and odor-free. The towels and linens were clean. Poor TV reception, but free wireless Internet was provided. If you just want a decent place to sleep, this will do just fine.2016-08-29"
Pet friendly motel
More > - allows dogs up to 40 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 dogs per room - $10 per night fee for each dog. - Nov 2020 < Less
Note: You must be 21 or older to reserve a room at this hotel.
"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"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near I-71
2 floors, 96 suites - no elevator
Heated outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - $35 fee for each pet for 1st night - $5 per pet fee for each night thereafter - $200 maximum per stay pet fee. - Mar 2017 < Less
"I checked in, went to the room, and checked back out. It was extremely dirty, with stained walls and bugs and cockroaches on the floor and in the beds. It was disgusting. Don't stay at this motel.2022-09-05"
"The motel seemed overpriced. The room wasn't clean, and the shower water wasn't hot.2021-11-01"
"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"
Columbus is the capital city of Ohio and located in the center of the state. It is 105 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati and 70 miles east of Dayton. It is the home of Ohio State University.
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
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. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
