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Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU

2.0 star property
Motel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3246 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202
  • Ohio State University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Schottenstein Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Television

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Television

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbus

Heart of Columbus.Your stay at this Oletangy West motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital and Bill Davis Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

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 near Ohio State University in Columbus
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU was completed in 2017.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbus motel.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

We've listed 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, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU.
  • 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. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 184 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Qinfu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maja

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, bedding had stains, shower had hair on the walls, only one roll of toilet paper, very noisy heater but at least it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staffing, rooms nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like bleach. No towels. Very run down in general. I'd advise staying elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jabari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe for a motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Felipe

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The shower had just a extremely hot water or extremely cold water, very inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Disliked: Staff & service
room had a strong unpleasant odor, noisy occupants with children next door that were up all night. woman outside walking past the rooms looked to be under the influence or suffering mental disorder.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveller
Saw 1 cockroach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helped us with food options as well as transportation. The restaurant in from of the Motel was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice option
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Triston

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024