Others have said what I will say. Ordered a non-smoking room and 248 stunk so bad we had to switch. 140 was better, but had an odor as well, just not as bad. Pair for the room in advance. Got charged when I got here because I didn't have the same credit card. Still need to figure that out. There was a bug in the bathroom. Not sure it was a roach, but this is THAT kind of hotel. Yucky! Staff on the phone was good but the gentleman who checked us in later called at 11:30 pm to ask which room we left to come to this one. Odd and intrusive. Bottom line: if you're looking to save money, beware of cheap hotels and all that goes along with them. read more

Motel 6 OSU - Hotels Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Motel 6 at 3246 olentangy rd in columbus ohio on 25 September 2026, room 125...a DUMP!! They did Not give military or senior rates because of some game playing the next day which we were Not staying for...and charged us a $50 deposit. Worst place i have ever stayed in. Large cracks in the walls, lumpy mattress and the room being non-smoking - the pillows and bedspread reeked of smoke, burn holes also in the bedspread. Dog scratch marks on the entry door and bathroom door frames. NO drain cover (open hole was abt 3.5"), the drain was clogged up so shower water flooded the bathroom and into main room as the shower stall flooring only had a 1-1/2" lip on it. NO towel racks and NO HOT WATER!! This was in Room 125...my husband is handicap and doesn't see well - this outcome could have turned out very badly had he tripped over the open HOLE. NEVER AGAIN AT A MOTEL 6 anywhere! read more

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Zero stars. Where do I start with how poorly managed and run this location is? Standing water in our bathtub for three days; a sink which drained INTO THE TUB and not to the sewer; smoky bed sheets, towels, and bed cover; a manager who "will call us back within the hour, I promise said the front desk person" and never did; food crusted on the inside of the microwave; no plate in the microwave to hold your food. We stayed in May 2026. read more

No room service, sticky floors, cigarette holes in comforter and blankets, neighbors doing drugs. You get what you pay for.

Would not even give them that. Roaches and other bugs throughout room. Mold in tub. Room not clean at all. Warning on door about locking all locks for security purposes. People standing outside smoke pot and lord knows what else. Stayed for maybe 15 minutes until I went to another hotel. read more

This place was disgusting. The outside was shady, lights flickering.. not very clean... but we knew we were only staying to sleep before an early morning trip to the hospital. One word: BUGS The bed had bugs in it. Disgusting! We checked out immediately and went to the Hampton Inn 2 doors down. An extra $100 but we had a clean room with towels, hygiene products, etc. Do Not stay at this place! We saw a cop in the Hampton inn parking lot and she said that Motel 6 is known for their big problems. read more

It's my own fault. You get what you pay for. I got stuff in my be when I checked in. The guy at the front desk was nice. Skip this place.

Do nit stay here. There was major water damage to the walls and covered in black mold. Dirty room.matresses wrapped in visqueen....sweat your ass of, loud AC, NO COFFEE. THIS PLACE SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN read more

Walked in and put our stuff down, immediately found bugs and leftover gum from last guest on our remote. Sink and faucet were not clean, and floors are very dirty as well. Phone and night stand were not clean either and everything looked like it hasn't been cleaned in a while read more

a pretty nice motel in budget but when something is going on in the city the rooms can be pricey for what it's worth but best thing I like about is the lobby people they are very nice especially Jenny she has always been the sweetest since the first day I came thank u need more people like her read more

I tried to stay here yesterday... don't do it the 3 rooms I was offer each had stains on the beds. First one sheets had urine on it. the second and 3rd room had unknown stains/ material on the outer blankets so I didn't even look at sheets.. I went to red roof in and the room was wonderful ... I didn't get pic of first bed with iron on sheets ... read more

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1st room, no working tv, no working phone. 2nd room, no room key, no ada compliance so hubby could not bathe. Used to love this chain. Has gotten rundown with no improvement chain wide. Charging higher end prices with junk rooms. Never again. If I'm going to pay these prices, I will stay in a nicer place. read more

This is a fine motel if you are a solo traveler on a budget needing a one-night stay in the OSU area and don't have high expectations. If you are not any part of that full sentence, then I wouldn't suggest staying here. Let me now break down that sentence and explain why. SOLO TRAVELER: This motel feels sad. I would not bring my significant other, friends, family, or even a complete stranger here. But, it's fine if you are alone and can deal with the sad. ON A BUDGET: If you have more money, you can afford a way better hotel in this area. I have stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn right next door and the Fairfield Inn across the street and while it may be $40-$60 per night more, it is way cleaner, with better amenities, and just makes you feel like a better human being. ONE-NIGHT STAY: This motel feels sad. I can't imagine spending more than one night here. I honestly was having trouble enough just experiencing its sadness in the only 2-3 hours I was in there until I fell asleep. OSU AREA: This is convenient if you need to go to the university or Riverside Hospital. Otherwise, if you are trying to get to anywhere else in Columbus, might as well find a different motel or hotel closer to the area you are going to. HIGH EXPECTATIONS: You must have low expectations to even remotely enjoy the experience here. First, understand it is a motel. Second, you'll appreciate its cleanliness for a motel but be prepared for perhaps cracks in walls or the shower area, a real stale feeling inside the room, not many but clean towels, 2 bars of soap, and surprisingly, a microwave and mini fridge. The TV does have many channels and works. The bed is clean enough and comfortable enough. OTHER AMENITIES: The swimming pool was closed when I was there. They do market a fitness room and that might be the most hilarious part of it all. It was more of a fitness dungeon. A small room attached to the pool area. There was a treadmill, elliptical, and exercise bike in there. The exercise bike and the elliptical were not plugged in. The lights didn't work. The towel rack had no towels on it. Surprisingly, the heat did work. Maybe it speaks to my own insanity, but I still did run on the treadmill in this dungeon at 5:30 AM. There was enough light from the exterior of the motel to come into the fitness dungeon to be able to work out. So I got my work out in, then realized after that it looked like there may be dried blood on one of the handles of the treadmill. Then again, it might be dried jelly? Who knows? It was so dark in there! So, anyway, if you are cool with all this, then you'll be good here. It's a cheap experience and then just get out. But, personally, I plan in the future to just spend the money to stay at one of the better hotels in the area and just feel happier. But, I imagine if Tom Bodett actually visited this Motel 6, he would prefer to turn the light off. Or, in actuality, the light would not even be functioning as seen in the fitness dungeon. read more

It's repulsive how bad this property is. I checked in around 7pm on the 17th. First room they gave me 206 was a non smoking Room that reeked of smoke. I went to change rooms and was given 208. I dropped my belongs off and went to dinner with My daughter. I came back 45 min later and saw how disgusting This room was that I told the young lady at your Front desk that this room was UNACCEPTABLE!! I told her under any circumstance that I couldn't stay there. Checked out and went to another hotel. This is so wrong on many levels that for your organization to think that this is acceptable is unconscionable.. Sat morning I went to speak with your manager Ankit. I showed him the photos and told him I should Get a full refund. Look at the bed spreads and the broken fridge that was frozen, broken and leaking!! As of this writing I have not received my refund!! read more

I stayed here over the weekend ( Nov 8-9 2021) and the room was infested with roaches and cigarette smoke pours in from adjacent rooms. I had no choice but to stay but I won't be back. I couldn't sleep due to the thought that they might crawl on me or in my luggage. I put my luggage on my bed to help prevent them from coming home with me. read more

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SO GROSS. I added some photos back in November. Seriously just absurdly disgusting. There was vomit behind the toilet and gnats all over the place. My toddler was wearing white socks & they turned BLACK. UNACCEPTABLE. read more

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I typically don't consider Motel 6, but this was close to Riverside hospital, and a decent price. I was pleasantly surprised at the room. It was very clean, and looked nice. The bed was comfortable. It is a motel, so you can hear people moving around outside in the mornings. The HVAC worked good too. In case you don't know they only provide soap, no shampoo/conditioner. They do provide a microwave and refrigerator. read more

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Horrible maintenance and house keeping. Pretty sure this is newly "remodel " if I wasn't so desperate, I would have left. Disgusting! read more

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This is a Motel 6 chain. Accommodations & Amenities: 6 offers 1 king size bed or two full size beds in one room for stay. Checkout is 11AM. On the 1st floor, there's a room that triples as a snack vendor, laundry, and ice room. If you want to grab a late-night snack or get your clothes clean, bring $ for the machines. The ice is free, but the bucket is small as a plunger's container. All the rooms have cable TV and free WiFi. There are free toothbrushes and toothpaste, but you have to ask the front-desk for it. There's a handicap friendly pool, but not enclosed; you'll be subjected to outside elements. There's a small gym with vending machines. Inside the room, there's enough soap to last you 2-3 days before asking for a new bar. At right side of the front desk is a coffee machine, but no tea. There is no kettle nor beverage options like tea or flavored coffee; if you want something hot to drink, you have to buy it several blocks away. The motel as room service but they close by 8PM; it would be easier to walk over to the nearby Roosters, they close at 1AM. Nearby, there is a Roosters Grill-Bar, Bob Evans, Sonic, and Burger King within two blocks for food. There's a Kohl's within 3 blocks distance; this motel is at the center of convenient food and shopping. Room & Bed: The decor is dated. Their textured patterns make it easy for dirt to hold. The light and vent within the toilet are turned on by a single switch and the vent is very loud. It was loud enough for me to prefer it off and use the outside light to keep things quiet as I poop. Although I would turn the lights back on for showers. The water knobs are inverted, hot is cold and cold is hot, so I had a few near burns due being it used to the other way. The beds are fluffy, but I prefer something firmer. The sheets they have are warm, but not actually breathable. When you warm up under the covers, it can get very warm unless you pull the covers out to cool. Service: The front desk is friendly but restricted in what they can accommodate due to their motel policies. They are not allowed to help you hold onto your luggage before or after checkout. The cleaning ladies will begin cleaning your room between 10AM-11AM. They are primarily Spanish-speakers and during my stay, only 1 spoke English and the rest spoke Spanish. Experience: I came to Columbus on a conference over the weekend and stayed here. Because this is a motel, nobody offered to take my bags nor help me in anyway aside form directing me where is my room. Once in my room, I wanted to drink something hot, but there was only the faucet and plastic cups. I decided to clean up, but realized there wasn't any toothbrush nor toothpaste available. I had to run back downstairs to get a set and the toothbrush they gave me was a very flimsy and bendy toothbrush. There was no shower mat, so I had to use one of the towels as a make-shift mat to dry my feet. The walls aren't well insulated as I was able to hear people across the motel during the night and that affected the quality of my sleep. In between sleeping in un-breathable sheets and noisy tenants, I never once slept well. I always wake up because of a noise disturbance or because I got too warm and need to cool myself off while chilling through the night. Because I'm within walking distance to several restaurants, I was able to eat well, but the fact I couldn't have a hot beverage in my room while eating left a sour note. The front desk was nice to tell me they will tolerate up to 12PM if I'm running late to check out. Unfortunately, the teller told me it's company policy for them not to hold our bags (even though I see a room right behind them that can accommodate). I left and carried my bags for the better part of the day and managed to convince an employee in the conference to hold my bags until they close. Because of the timing of things and my bags unable to have a minder, I left early to the airport. Although the price of each stay was $60, my bill came at over $250 (extra charges). Because my company is paying for it, I wasn't bothered by it but if I did stay there on my own, I would be. Overall: Compared to my stays at other places, this place is lacking. I have stayed in similar establishments that offered me an optional breakfast for just $85 for the night. I had stayed in a hostel with an open kitchen with free coffee and tea for $40 per night. I've stayed in AirBnBs that provided the basics of any motel, but includes a kitchen, at least a kettle, and portable WiFi for convenient data access for $70 per night. There are competitor inns nearby that charge similarly and would bother to hold your luggage after checking out. Had they simply had a kettle, tea, sound proofed walls, and watched my bags, I would've given them a good rating. However, for the price I'm paying and constant restlessness, I would never come back. I would rather stay in an AirBnB or the Hilton next door. read more

Motel 6 OSU - Hotels Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

new management great rooms updated hard working staff fast to fix any trouble upgrated pool

As someone who has stayed in a couple Motel 6s, this is the worst of the worst. The Columbus area surrounding the motel is great, but the motel itself is awful both inside and out. I was cat called 3 times in the parking lot and the people roaming were just creepy. Inside the room we found flies and gnats, holes in the sheets, and a broken toilet. Do not waste your money here, it was a disgusting and unsettling experience. read more

made a reservation on Priceline. when we got to the motel they wanted the cost of the room plus a $50 deposit to rent the room. This was just for one night. no where on their website or Priceline did it say there was a deposit on top of the cost for the room. The pool was closed and gross looking. Won't be staying there again read more

We normally don't stay at motels.. Either Air B&B or major Hotel chains... But since we were just here for an evening it was perfect for what we needed.. Walkable to the campus and the staff were very kind and friendly. Our room was way better than I thought it would be. Motels have always had a bad wrap.. But I'm impressed with the cleanliness of our room! Towels were fresh and clean and so were bed linnens. Room was updated with new wood look floor and vanity area... Bathroom clean also. And they allow pets!!! We will come here again! My only reason for not 5 stars was crappy pillows and a loud HVAC system.. But that's it! read more

Had a good experience, clerk responsive for last minute biking , took payment security seriously, because my friend booked with her card over the phone, done quickly. Sound proof is not good like typical motels, took 1 star off. Impressed with how clean everything is from lobby, hallway, to pool, and the entire room. All good in the hood. read more

We have stayed here for a couple years now during the state fair and it has been really good, but this year our room smells like someone smoked 10 packs of cigs and might have finished it off with some marijuana. The floor was pretty sticky and dirty like no one swept. Sad. This place used to be pretty good for the price. read more

This was the worst motel ever! REPULSIVE is the correct term! I checked in on September 8, in town for an event at OSU. I was given and upper floor room, requested a ground floor room, which i had previously requested when I made the reservation due to some mobility issues. I entered the room, peripheral view did not reveal any glaring issues, my mistake for not reviewing room thoroughly upon entering. When i returned and turned down the bed, the sheets were filthy with stains of unknown origin, I took photos. Also the refrigerator had magically become unplugged in my absence and leaked all over the floor. The entire end of the motel section reeked of marijuana as well and "guests" hanging out of the door ways smoking pot to add to the atmosphere. After cleaning up the water on the floor, I went to see about another room as it was after midnight and would be difficult to find other lodging. The night clerk was difficult to deal with. He gave me and upper room and refused to help me move my belongings even with my mobility issues. I struggled my things up the stairs, lol and behold the key would not work in the door X 3, went through three attempts to get a new key , clerk insisted i did not know how to open the door. He finally came up to the room as I could not physically keep climbing steps repeatedly, saw the key would not open the door. Told me it was my fault due to my phone??? He went to get me another room/ key, I was moved two doors down. The sheets were passable and as it was so late, he said i could not get a refund since i was given another room. I had a very worrisome night just waiting for sunrise to escape from this hell hole. I had demanded to speak to the manager but was told not available until after 10 am the next day. When I checked out I was able to speak to the manager, showed her the photos of the ****stained sheets and water on the floor etc in the original room and told of the issues with getting a second room. I asked for a refund due to all the problems, I was refused a refund, manager stated she would give a credit to my bill, still waiting on that! ALL in all worst motel experience of my life! DO NOT STAY THERE! IT IS DISGUSTING!! POORLY MANAGED! NO CUSTOMER CONSIDERATION! AND I STILL SHUDDER THINKING ABOUT THAT PLACE! read more

I couldn't give this a zero star so I suppose I'll give this a one star rating . Websites pictures are deceiving , looks nice on the site , but in person, this place is a dump!! Stains on carpets , bed sheets, uneven sidewalks , uneven balcony, walls are thin, heard person next door snoring .Site claims they have continental breakfast, a swimming pool and workout room! No continental breakfast, just unlimited coffee, the swimming pool had no water in it , and the weight room has one treadmill and 2 ellipticals, plus you couldn't even get into it by scanning your card! The "Bates" motel is better then this ! read more

The Management flatly refused to respond to a noise complaint we lodged against people in one of the nearby rooms. In fact, the person at the front desk told us on the phone that they wouldn't do anything about it. Absolutely unacceptable. I certainly won't be staying here again. A shame, really. The bed was comfortable. read more

Smells like someone smoked 12 packs before they left didn't even attempt fix the smells and the front desk should let us know if it is a smoking room or not cause this is very gross. read more

I stayed in this motel back in late September. I'm quite surprised by the bad reviews. The room was clean, spacious and modern, no issues unlike many other Motel 6's. The location was excellent. It's my new go to motel in Columbus. read more

This past weekend I took a trip to Columbus, Ohio for work and also to go shopping for bridesmaid dresses for my upcoming nuptials. I chose the Motel 6 as my place to stay and was very excited about my trip. That excitement quickly went away as I walked into my room. The outside of the hotel and the neighborhood was pleasing, but the floors inside the hotel were so gross that within a few steps out of my shoes, my socks were more black than the soul of Satan himself. Not only were my socks black, but the previous tenant also had the same issue because there were black footprints in the tub...clearly cleanliness was not a priority when turning down this room. The floors were one thing, but the beds were another fiasco. The cigarette burns in the blankets showed that someone clearly took the mantra "make yourself at home" a little too far and Motel 6 thought no one would notice. We noticed. Especially when we came back from exploring the city and realized that the staff only made 1 bed. What I hope happened is that something otherworldly or something with the status of "Jesus burnt into a grilled cheese" showed up and distracted them halfway through. They were so mystified and moved by what was going on that they dropped what they were doing, quit their jobs, and started on a new life path dedicated to this moment. What probably happened is the maid picked their favorite bed, which we all know they have, and just made that one. I should also mention that I was told there was a hair dryer in the room so I left mine behind, but when it came down to crunch time, there was no hair dryer. I was faced with a dilemma, standing there practically naked because the towel was the size of a dish rag, hair soaking wet and a dinner reservation time that was creeping closer and closer. Needless to say, I didn't make it on time and when I expressed my issue to the front desk clerk I was met with a no care attitude and a lovely "what do you want me to do about it". I wish this experience had gone another way because it seemed promising, but unfortunately I will probably never stay at this Motel 6 again. read more

I stayed the weekend of the ohio state vs michigan game and it was pretty dirty. For one once I took my shoes off forget about the white socks had no choice but to throw them away. When I decided to go to bed I pulled back the blanket there was long and short black(if you can imagine what those are) hairs all over the sheet. Also was dirt lines on the sheet like someone dirty laid there and it was stretched back out and covered up. The pillow cased was stained on top of that. Went to the desk to ask for new bedding and he said he didn't have access to any. What a shame. I have stayed at a lot of motel 6's throughout the country and this was by far the worst one yet. read more