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Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Columbus, Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quiet environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University makes it easy to enjoy the best of Columbus. Rooms at Red Roof Inn Columbus provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi. In addition, while staying at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University guests have access to a 24-hour front desk. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Red Roof Inn Columbus Ohio State University Hotel. Nearby landmarks such as Ohio State University (1.5 mi) and Mapfre Stadium (2.0 mi) make Red Roof Inn Columbus a great place to stay when visiting Columbus. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Z Cucina di Spirito, Caffe Davinci, and Tommy's Pizza, which are some Italian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you’re looking for something to do, Ohio Stadium (0.9 mi), The Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center (0.6 mi), and Chadwick Arboretum (0.9 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-The Ohio State University is sure to make your visit to Columbus one worth remembering. The hotel is currently offering limited cleaning for stayover guests. Please see front desk upon arrival for details.
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Free parking
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Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids stay free
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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441 Ackerman Rd, Columbus, OH 43202-1569
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Grade: 42 out of 100
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We had to stay over in Columbus due to a family member having surgery in a nearby hospital. I was able to call the hotel and they gave us a hospital rate and took my reservation without my card number just in case we ended up not needing the room so there would be no cancelation fee. We checked in and they said we could check out at noon instead of 11 bc we had been up a very long time. We got into the room and it was queit clean and cool and was perfect for us to get rested after a long day. The staff was very friendly.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The accomodations here are more than adequate. Comfortable and helpful. Thw staff were delightful from the front window at check in to each housekeeper and maintenance employees. Especially touching was by LISA, who went out of her way to lend me a hand as i entered my room with my arms were full. She came out of the way to help me, which made for a great memory and experience.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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I recently stayed at the OSU location. I was quite surprised at how clean the hotel grounds were, and relieved to find my room just as nice. During my stay, I was trying to find a local restaurant, and Lisa at the front desk was kind enough to find menus and make suggestions. Its hard to find pleasant people in customer service anymore. Although she was very busy, she was able to assist me and the other guests without being irritated. Lisa is a true representative of Redroof. Thank you for putting the guests first.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Francis Cunningham, General Manager at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU
Responded 19 Feb 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Red Roof Plus+ Columbus/OSU. We are happy to hear that Lisa provided restaurant suggestions and helped make your stay pleasant. We really appreciate your kind words and I will share your review with the staff, so we can continue striving to provide great customer service. Thank you again, and we hope to see you on your next trip to the Columbus area.
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The first was very clean and quit. the woman at the desk was very nice. The second time I asked for the woman who helped me and was told wasn't around, the guy was nice and he gave me the same deal the woman did , but could not give me the same room. The room I got smelled so bad, I just happened to have some Lysol in my car and was able to get rid of the smell. The ran all night and it was really loud. they only reason was because it was really cheap. I went back a third time and they was another man and again asked for the woman that helped me the first time. He told me that he handles all the guests and would not tell me why she was not available. I told him the deal she gave and the other gentleman gave me. He did care, they had a pricing system and he told me the price. I told him I had Triple a and I know I can get a discount with being a member. He gave me 10% off the cost of the room. I then told the issues I had the last time I stayed. He assured me that I would not have any problems with my room. As I went to my car to get my stuff, I notice a woman ran up to my room and opened the door. She was trying to air out my room so I would smell anything when I walked in. Great service ah. I get into the room and I went to the bathroom an the toilet was clogged. I called down to the desk and the same guy told me that someone would be up shortly to fix it. I waited about 20 minutes and when the maintenance man got there , he thought the sink was clogged and was not prepared to repair the toilet. There was already a plunger in the bathroom so he just plunged it. I told him I already did that, but he claimed that he fixed it. later that night I went to use the toilet and it almost overflowed. He did not fix it, so I could flush it anymore during my stay. and nobody was at the desk when I called. Then to make matters worse after I took a shower I went to use the hair dryer and it started on fire, yes I saw flames. I immediately turned it off and just laid it on the counter. Nobody was at the desk and I didn't know what to do. I had to go to a Sheetz and use the hand dryer to dry my hair. Later that day I called the desk and the guy I dealt with the day before answered. I complained and he didn't seem to care I told him I was not going to pay for a new dryer and I better not get charged.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Francis Cunningham, General Manager at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU
Responded 28 Mar 2022
Michelle, Thank you for leaving your review regarding your recent stays at the Red Roof Plus+ Columbus/OSU. We appreciate you taking the time to share about your experience. Your feedback is valued and we will use your comments in our main goals to provide great customer service and clean, comfortable accommodations. We hope we have another opportunity to serve you again during your travels to the Columbus, Ohio State University areas. Thank you again, and have a wonderful day.
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Needs some updating. The first room we stayed in had a musty, stale cigarette smell and there was a bag over the smoke detector. The front desk let us switch to a different room which didn't smell. Both rooms had some dirt/detritus in the corners - this plus the bag over the smoke detector made me question how much the rooms are really being cleaned...Carpet and chair were very worn and mattress was squeaky. No fridge or microwave. Close to OSU but next to some busy roads that were pretty loud. No huge problems though and we slept well.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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I really dislike giving bad reviews, but unfortunately, I must with this hotel. We got in very late. I called the hotel to let them know we’d be in around 1 or 2 a.m. once it became clear that we were going to be even later, we called again. Both times, I was assured that everything was fine because I had prepaid. We ended up getting to the hotel around 4:30 a.m. We were absolutely exhausted. The main door was locked and I called because I didn’t see where I needed to check in. The staff was a little short with me, but it was quite late. I waited for a long while and they came back to verify my info again. They had informed me that they had lost my reservation but knew I had one? They put us in what was the only room available for one night (we had booked for three nights) and told us to come talk to the manager in the morning to clear the problem up. When we got to the room it was very hot even though the air conditioning was set on 60 degrees. The room was filthy dirty. I’ve traveled a lot and seen a lot of so-so rooms, but this ranked up there among the worst. There was a no smoking sign on the door and the room wreaked of cigarettes. The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned and there was actual dirt in the tub, black specs of dirt all over the toilet and on the floor. There was an old hair tie around the door stop and a burn hole in the shower curtain. There were no towels in the room and a soap by the sink. The hotel was cheap, so I wasn’t expecting luxury by any means, but I was expecting it to be clean at least. I spoke to the manager the next day as instructed to get our amount of nights straightened out. I let him know about how dirty the room was. When we came back from a long day out, the room had been cleaned and towels placed. This is why I am giving two stars instead of one. An effort was made to remedy the situation, however, the room was so hot from the broken AC unit that it was uncomfortable anywhere but directly in front of the unit. The tub still appeared dirty, though it may have been a stain. We were too uncomfortable with the cleanliness and smell of the room to continue our stay. We left and stayed at a different place for the duration of our trip. Other than the staff the first night, the rest of the staff was nice. I felt so bad telling the young man on duty that we would be leaving. Really disappointed.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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I just traveled for work to the Ohio State Expo Center. This property was conveniently located 10 minutes away from the expo center and the downtown area. My room was of good quality. The bed was super comfy. I had a great experience with the front desk, Ryan was very friendly! I will definitely be staying here in the future and would recommend to all traveling in the area!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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First let me start with any time you stay at a Red Roof you can’t expect much. This stay was all about location as we wanted to be close to campus for a football game. I was hoping for a bit more than we got.
The check in staff was very nice. Be aware that they charge you upfront $2 a day for use of the safe. They will back the fee out if you don’t use the safe.
Don’t accept room 202. While the room was clean that was about as far as I’d go. The AC unit’s controls didn’t work. We chose to not do anything about it as it was cool outside. The second night, at 3 AM, the unit decided to work with a loud bang. It was noisy for the rest of the night. We had to stop at the desk and request additional towels and soap. They brought them, but didn’t do anything in the room. It was not explained at check in that the room wouldn’t be serviced each day.
Because it was a football weekend we paid top dollar for the room. As I told the staff we won’t be returning.
The check in staff was very nice. Be aware that they charge you upfront $2 a day for use of the safe. They will back the fee out if you don’t use the safe.
Don’t accept room 202. While the room was clean that was about as far as I’d go. The AC unit’s controls didn’t work. We chose to not do anything about it as it was cool outside. The second night, at 3 AM, the unit decided to work with a loud bang. It was noisy for the rest of the night. We had to stop at the desk and request additional towels and soap. They brought them, but didn’t do anything in the room. It was not explained at check in that the room wouldn’t be serviced each day.
Because it was a football weekend we paid top dollar for the room. As I told the staff we won’t be returning.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Francis Cunningham, General Manager at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU
Responded 28 Sept 2021
I am very sorry you did not have a comfortable stay with us. We appreciate your comments to let us know where we can improve our service to our guests. Please accept our apologies for the loud AC unit in the room that disturbed you throughout the night. I will share your feedback with our employees to make sure that we explain the new housekeeping standards during COVID restrictions place by the state. I hope you will consider another visit with us in the future and I am certain it will be much better.
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The only good thing about this place was the friendly staff. Other reviewers must have very low standards to give this place anything above good. Location is very noisy. No breakfast - ever. Cigarette smoke throughout the night; people need to be 15 feet away from the rooms to smoke. Rusty bathtub. Mold in all corners of the bathroom. Toilet had mold under the rim. Carpet smelled like wet dog and an area next to bed was stained where something threw up. Sheets stained from who knows what. Paid way too much for this hotel. It’s old, outdated, worn furniture, and completely unclean. I would never stay here again.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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The location of this hotel is just down the street from the Schottenstein Center and the Jesse Owens track stadium. Very quiet area. The room itself was clean, the bed was comfortable, but did not have a fridge or microwave, which was unfortunate. The front-desk staff were very friendly and courteous.
All in all, it's not a bad hotel at all, but putting in a fridge/microwave would have really helped.
All in all, it's not a bad hotel at all, but putting in a fridge/microwave would have really helped.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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"Go elsewhere. Low price without cleanliness and with argumentative staff is no deal."Read full review
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£58 - £82 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
113
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Which popular attractions are close to Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Nearby attractions include The Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center (0.6 miles), Jack Nicklaus Museum (0.5 miles), and Schottenstein Center (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests.
Which room amenities are available at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lavash Cafe, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, and Ray Ray's Hog Pit.
Are pets allowed at Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU?
Many travellers enjoy visiting German Village (4.9 miles), Kelton House Museum & Garden (4.5 miles), and Thurber House (4.1 miles).
Is Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.