I was in the area for business recently and was looking for a great hotel that served two purposes…read more 1. Close to my customer 2. Close to GTR. This hotel checked both boxes and since I have stayed in Columbus many times in the past, I was looking for something new. In the last year or so, I have slowly been reintroduced to the Wyndham brand and furthermore, the La Quinta brand itself. Many moons ago in the '90s, La Qunita was my goto as I had a hotel budget for business trips and often stayed in some rather not so great La Quinta properties around the US. Fast forward to the modern era, I have decided to give this brand another shot and its hotels like the MSU La Quinta that make the decision easier.
The MSU location is one of the great examples of where this brand is going. The new-look La Quintas such as this one is modern, bright, with more amenities to cater to the business, conference and family crowd of hotel visitors. I found this hotel had a great welcoming decor in the lobby and the guest areas on the first floor. The fresh complimentary coffee and lemon water were a nice touch. The fitness center was also very pleasing as it had enough modern equipment to get a good workout in. The gym was clean, the equipment newer and functional, with the extras needed for various types of workouts.
My room layout was quite pleasing as it had two sections, one where the bed is and two, an archway separating the sleeping area from the living room area, which gave the room the feel of a larger space. The bed was big and comfortable, there was enough room on the desk for a laptop and other electronics. The room had a Cubey in it so, there were some extra ports to plug in my phone and other USB ported items. The rooms wifi signal was strong with very little lagtime which is a must for the business traveller. In the large and spotless bathroom, all the towels and accessories were neatly laid out and tidy. I was able to have a long, hot shower after a workout in the gym.
The breakfast area was another great feature as there was plenty of room for multiple guests to sit down and eat. The food choices consisted of hot and cold cereals, oatmeal, and fresh bread, bagels, and pastries. The hot food had many choices as well, so you won't go away hungry after visiting the breakfast area. The staff are very attentive and clean up and replenish the food quickly.
To conclude, this was a very good stay, in a well-managed hotel. The money I paid for my one-night stay, it was worth every dollar. This is a great choice if you're in the area, I can't see why anyone would be disappointed.
