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Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

1221 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229-3301
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#13 of 16 motels in Columbus
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Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds has ALL NEW ROOMS and is centrally located, providing easy access to interstates 71 & 270. Only a short drive from exciting attractions such as The Columbus Zoo, The Ohio State Fairgrounds, the Ohio Expo Center, the Ohio Historical Society and The Dublin Irish Festival. This location is also close to great shopping and plenty of restaurants. We offer free Wi-Fi and a free expanded cable package featuring HBO. Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds is a pet-friendly hotel.
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Free parking
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Complimentary Instant Coffee
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Complimentary tea
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Housekeeping
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
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Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
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Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English
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R B wrote a review Nov 2023
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Only thing clean .... Hopefully, were the linens. Hard wood floor in room was sticky, dust and body hairy in corners, unplugged the in room hair dryer due to concern it would start a fire, stains on the wall. Staff....needs work, rude
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Madison Velian, Marketing at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds
Responded 13 Nov 2023
Dear Rb, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the RED ROOF INN COLUMBUS - OHIO STATE FAIRGROUNDS. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the lack of cleanliness you described, the encounter you described with the staff along with the other issues mentioned. Red Roof strive to provide guests with all the comforts of home, so I am disappointed to see your 1/5 score. At Red Roof, it is our intention to have your confidence in our abilities to prevent similar problems in the future. Please know that we value you as our guest and appreciate your business. Thank you for sharing your concerns and I hope you will give us the opportunity to better serve you at Red Roof the next time your travel plans require lodging. Very truly yours, Oshane Red Roof Management RediResponse Specialist
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elboroomohio wrote a review Sept 2023
ohio3 contributions2 helpful votes
Dirty, disrepair, disgusting, unsafe. I don't understand how a hotel chain in the USA can allow this place to use their name. The bedding and linens were clean. Not a safe area. The site I booked on said the rooms were recently renovated. Lobby was the only area that seemed to be renovated.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Don't even consider staying here.
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Response from Madison Velian, Marketing at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds
Responded 20 Sept 2023
Dear Valued Guest, I appreciate you sharing your feedback following your stay at the RED ROOF INN COLUMBUS - OHIO STATE FAIRGROUNDS. I am glad to read that you were pleased with the cleanliness of the bedding and linens. However, it seemed your stay fell short of your expectation due to the situation you described regarding the lack of cleanliness, that you felt unsafe and the other concerns you listed. We continually work to improve our hotel, so I really appreciate you providing us with your feedback. At Red Roof, it is our intention to have your confidence in our abilities to prevent similar problems in the future. Please know that we value you as our guest and appreciate your business. Thank you for sharing your concerns and I hope you will give us the opportunity to better serve you at Red Roof the next time your travel plans require lodging. Sincerely, Carla Red Roof Management RediResponse Specialist
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ncpipingbob wrote a review Jul 2023
Hickory North Carolina10 contributions6 helpful votes
My wife and I travel extensively throughout the lower 48. This is probably the the worst Red Roof Inn we have ever stayed at. For starters, in addition to the normal price, they require a $100 deposit. For us they kept $50 for a spot on a sheet that would come out in the wash. The air conditioner would not cool the room to a good sleeping temperature. There were no wash clothes, burnt out light bulbs, one towel was very nice and fluffy while the other was low Motel 6 quality. The outside of the motel was trashy. The do not have coffee until 7:30am which prevents early morning travels to look for coffee elsewhere. The front desk personnel were not helpful in the least. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: $100 deposit in addition to price
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Christine M wrote a review Jul 2023
Detroit, Michigan64 contributions10 helpful votes
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Filthy. Unsafe lot. Broken down floor in room not swept, nor washed. Shower was clean. Bathroom floor was not. Found hair in sheet in the morning that was not ours. Even though we only had a few hours to sleep, I wish we had slept in the car. A/C unit looked like someone kicked it around for fun. Micro/fridge exterior was dirty so did not open it. Various drips and crumbs in drawer, desk, floor. When I checked out, and said “the room was filthy and broken down” she turned away and said not another word. As if I did not speak or she was unable to understand English.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: They charge a weird $100 deposit, photocopied my license, and there were vagrants in the front...
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Responded 9 Jul 2023
Dear Christine, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the RED ROOF INN COLUMBUS - OHIO STATE FAIRGROUNDS. It's great to hear that you found the shower to be clean. However, I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations due to the cleanliness of our hotel not being up to your standards, you were faced with safety concerns, the conditions of the floor and A/C unit you mentioned, and the other highlighted concerns. Guest safety is one of our top priorities, so I am disappointed to hear that was not achieved with you. At Red Roof, it is our intention to have your confidence in our abilities to prevent similar problems in the future. Please know that we value you as our guest and appreciate your business. Thank you for sharing your experience and we wish you all the best in your future travels. Very truly yours, Sharma Red Roof Management RediResponse Specialist
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Callie E wrote a review May 2023
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I was told by the front desk that my reservation was cancelled for an unknown reason and I was not notified even after receiving the confirmation number. The hotel was completely full and we had to find a last minute room at another hotel.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 2 Jun 2023
Hello Callie, Your review of the Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds was recently brought to our attention. The team was saddened to see that we failed to provide you with a satisfactory experience. You stated that your reservation was cancelled without prior notice, to which we would like to sincerely apologize. I appreciate that you brought this to our attention. We would love to improve the impression left with you on your next stay, should you require lodging in the future. Best wishes, Xao RediResponse Specialist
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Inasu Chirayath wrote a review May 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates560 contributions185 helpful votes
Nothing fancy, just a typical motel, room was just okay. Good for an overnight’s sleep after a long drive, especially when you are on a road trip. Friendly staff, WiFi was a bit slow, free self parking. An average motel stay, I would say, nothing exceptional.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Caron R wrote a review Feb 2022
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Run down, Filthy property. Hall carpet tiles were lifting, water stains on ceilings, room floors dirty. Holes in the room walls. Sketchy people in the parking lot. Saw police patrolling the property on two occasions. I did not feel safe. Doors slamming all through the night.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Anonymous wrote a review Oct 2021
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Do not stay here. We should’ve known when we pulled up and cops were circling the parking lot. We check in and head to our room and there’s a guy tweaking in the hallway. The whole place reeks of weed. The rooms are sooooo gross. Then I saw another guy outside in the trashed parking lot who was on something and a van pulled up next to him, a guy got out of the back and punched him straight in the face and he fell to the ground, got up and the van and the guy followed him until I couldn’t see anymore. Not a safe or clean place AT ALL.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Payton M wrote a review Nov 2020
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ive been to many red roofs and the one right by this one on Post Road is much better and CLEANER! It smells like soup and mold here, my sink had a piece loose on the floor and the water spewing into a mini trashcan instead of having a plumber. I had to fix the tv to get it off of No Signal, 2 of the outlets didn’t work at all & even the lampshade on my bedside just kept falling off all night and was OBVIOUSLY broken. Such an easy fix, obviously no respect in this business. Same price at a diff redroof inn 15 mins away, SAVE THE TRIP IF U CAN!
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Abby B wrote a review Aug 2020
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The pictures online are deceiving. We paid for a superior king room, it wasn’t superior anything. When we went to check in the guy hid from us. Tv wouldn’t work. We left a day earlier than we paid for, it was that bad. Do NOT go here.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds
Which popular attractions are close to Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Nearby attractions include Columbus Axe Throwing (0.5 miles), Lockology Escape Rooms Powell (0.3 miles), and The King of Clubs (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Conveniently located restaurants include Helen's Asian Kitchen, Ange's Pizza, and Waffle House.
Are pets allowed at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Towers Hall (3.8 miles), Orange Johnson House (1.8 miles), and The Old Rectory (1.9 miles).
Is Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.