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Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Vending machine
Fitness facility
Reception

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1221 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43229
  • Place, Anheuser-Busch Brewery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

ADA Deluxe Queen Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

ADA Accessible Deluxe Queen Room with Roll-In Shower Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Ada Deluxe Queen Bed With Roll-in Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds

Hotel in Columbus with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds offers 83 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds, you'll be close to Polaris Fashion Place. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 10 minutes by car from Ohio State University and 11 minutes from Greater Columbus Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds offers its guests a fitness centre, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds also features discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 195 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 315 out of 1002 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Area not for solo female

Did not stay due to guests outside when I arrived (guy with no shirt, guy with 2 big dogs walking in the parking lot). Sketchy location, did not get out of the car but found another place to stay and lost $$ for the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mirlande

Good😚
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Comfortable, Safe

The stay was absolutely amazing. 5 stars, my wife and I enjoyed a comfortable clean room. Plenty of parking, near our destinations we needed to travel to. Late at night while smoking, felt safe. Breakfast is also included in the morning and access to ice and a gym. I would recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I won't be staying there again. Overall, terrible.....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again, but we survived

not a great area, the hotel next door had a guest room window broken out the last day of our stay. didn't have an iron in the room and couldn't get one from the front desk. Our room keys would work for a couple hours and never the next day and then when I finally got back to the room at 1am and my room key didnt work, there was no one at the desk and no number to call, just can't get in your room for the four hours you can sleep before having to get up for the next day. plus a $100 room deposit that they don't tell you about until you're there checking in, that takes 2-3 business days to be refunded. for a room you can't get into half the time, and that is so dirty when you get in there that you dont take your shoes off unless youre in bed, and we considered the shower. There was needle caps shoved in the tub drain that still let some water go down so we didnt touch it.. Overall, never again, but we survived
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Josemaria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property was dirty around the area and lots of homeless people around smoking and like falling asleep around the building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even get out of my car because I was alone and scared. There were people EVERYWHERE in the parking lot. Sitting on cars, blasting music, riding their bikes all around, approaching other vehicles. There were also 3 smashed up cars in the parking lot. Didn’t look like a safe area at all! Didn’t stay here, got a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shontae

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
100 deposit they don’t tell you about . Stinks , prostitution and crack heads in the parking lot unsafe needs to be tore
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shukri

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gasabato

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shivakumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

yaw nsiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They also took my deposit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a motel experience. Cleanliness was below average. Service was subpar and the room didn’t have a fresh smell to it. I needed a cheap room for the night and I got what I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I did not like the options for breakfast and the juice machine was broken. Most of the work out equipment didn't work.. drugs being dealt outside at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Desiree

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled like someone smoked an entire pack of cigarettes in there, the sheets were very stained. Beds were smaller than advertised. The room was covered in dust, did not look like it was properly cleaned at all. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levent

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very bad. They take a deposit but they do not tell you this before booking. It is very dirty and there are bugs under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levent

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very bad. They gave me the smallest room and I was not satisfied at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025