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Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU

2.0 star property

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3246 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
    17 min walk
  • Ohio State University
    18 min walk
  • Schottenstein Center
    3 min drive
  • Columbus, OH (OSU-Ohio State University)
    13 min drive

Room options

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

Television

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Television

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

With a stay at Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center. .This motel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Easton Town Center.
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What's nearby

  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Ohio State University - 18 min walk
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU

Motel with free parking, near Ohio State University
Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Columbus motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 172 out of 1001 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at over 20 hotels in the past few months and this place was absolutely disgusting. From the dirty linen to the hair in the shower and the mold on the walls. The smoke alarm started beeping in the middle of the night and I tried to fix it myself to no avail. I will never stay at a motel 6 again. I’ve never requested a refund and probably never will but this was just deplorable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is so disgusting. The smell is a mix of dog, mildew and urine. The dogs next door barked ALL NIGHT. Not even exaggerating. This place is not clean. If I could give it less than 1 star I would.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room didn’t look like photos. Floors were dusty and the room could use some upgrades. Bed was pretty comfy, pillows were as flat as a pancake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mikhayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was really good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty central to everything but... very thin walls, could hear the people next door getting it on, fresh cigarette smell in my room on the second night somehow (even though no smoking allowed), paint chipping from walls, one tiny bar of soap, greasy wet floors leaving feet dirty, key cards were faulty (had to go to front desk twice to get new ones, after long days out), next door people yelling early in the morning. won't be staying here again unfortunately.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

HENRY, Sagianw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just so so.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay and price was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Normand

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The service was decent. Hotel room was not the cleanest. Towels are fine example of not crispy white. Bed covers had some stains, floor was slippery. Overall you get what you paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Everything as expected
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patti

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
May want to rethink this decision
Hideous--floor was soaking wet when I checked in, towels were damp and never dried out, blood on bedspread, dark icky large spot on blanket, funky smell from not so clean cleaning products. Walls were paper thin and man next door started screaming Oh My God at 4:00 in the morning and there was some kind of fight in the parking lot after 11:00. NEVER again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jamison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to go to a concert and check in is at 3. I arrived around 3:30 and was told it would be 45 minutes to an hour until it was ready. I came back an hour later and he asked if I was going to the concert, when I said yes he asked if I would care to check in after the show.. around midnight. I said absolutely not and then it was ready in about 10 minutes. I understand staffing issues are pretty common these days, but it’s ridiculous to think check in 9 hours after the normal time for the normal price is fine. The room was pretty clean, but the front desk was not helpful at all. The price and location to the venue were reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Svetlana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
We were on the second floor. The room was perfectly fine and clean. The only downside I had was the toilet really didn’t flush so well. And on the second day, my shower started warm quickly went cold and then I had to finish taking an ice cold shower, no matter how much I moved it over to the hot so that I did not enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

margarita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dirty!!! i told them to please clean the room again there was someones belongings , bugs, from previous stay, door would not open, which what would explain the holes on the door, shower was dirty, it was discusting, photographs look good on site but the place is a no, literally had to put a chair cuiz it felt unsafe,i suggest pay those extra dollars and stay somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room not like photo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shawne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was not very knowledgeable and the hotel room that we got first had neighbors that live there and were engaging in recreational activities. We asked to move which they obliged but a lot of technical issues. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pest control please
I've stayed at this property several times in the past and never had any issues. However the hotel now has roaches. And enough of them that they don't seem to mind there are people moving around etc. They just scurry right beside you. O was afraid they would get in my luggage and I would take them home with me!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024