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Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU

Columbus - OH · United States

3246 Olentangy River RoadView location

6.2/10Good1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness6.0/106.0
Service7.0/107.0
Comfort6.6/106.6
Condition5.8/105.8
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities5.4/105.4
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About Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient amenities like a vending machine and snack bar at Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU. This motel offers 92 individually furnished guestrooms, each equipped with a microwave, flat-screen TV, and cable programming. Private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Additional conveniences are desks, blackout drapes/curtains, and phones with free local calls. Laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available for guests. Free self-parking is available onsite.

Centrally located in Columbus, the motel is within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and the Schottenstein Center, and offers easy access to area hospitals. It's 5. 9 miles from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and 7. 9 miles from Easton Town Center.

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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 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Nationwide Arena and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.

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. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No alcohol served onsite LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees) Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean@6 (Motel 6)

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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
    • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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.
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    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. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
    • This property only accepts 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Ohio State University 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
McConnell Heart Hospital at Riverside 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital 1.7 km / 1 mi
Whetstone Park 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Schottenstein Center 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Ohio Stadium 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Wexner Center for the Arts 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
James Cancer Hospital 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Newport Music Hall 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Historic Crew Stadium 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Shops On Lane Avenue 5 km / 3.1 mi
Ohio History Center 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Olentangy Bike Path 5.6 km / 3.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 92
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Fitness
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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE KING BED SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED SMOKINGDBL.KG-JK

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    DOUBLE KING BED SMOKING

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    KING BED SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.KG-JK

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2D-NM

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.2D-NM

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  • QUADRUPLE SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • SMOKINGQUA.JK

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    QUADRUPLE SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.JK

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG

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    SUITE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.DX-KG

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  • Room SMOKINGRoom • SMOKINGROO.JK

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    Room SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.JK

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKINGSUI.NM

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    SUITE NON SMOKING

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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: SUI.NM

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    DOUBLE
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    KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU

6.2
Good
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.0 /10
Service
7.0 /10
Comfort
6.6 /10
Condition
5.8 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
5.4 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2026
Veronika
ok
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2026
Shelli
I could not find a comfortable temp for my shower. The water went from scorching hot to very cold after I turned the shower head on. It was the weirdest thing!
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2026
Hannah
it's nothing fancy but it's in a decent enough spot. the people at the front desk where super nice but the bed sheets had a burnt hole in them and our toilet clogged up. we also had to go ask for toilet paper because the roll was almost empty when we got there and there was none in the room. for the price though it's a good place. especially if you just need somewhere to sleep and aren't spending much time in your room.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Samanthia
Great stay
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2026
Dylan
​A great value stay—as long as your expectations are realistic
​This is a great VALUE hotel. When I checked in, the room was missing towels and a shower curtain, but the staff ran some towels up right away. The bed and sheets were clean, and I felt safe... though, to be fair, I’m a 200+ lb guy with a martial arts background. There were also two small, suspicious brown stains on the wall next to the sink that may have been fecal matter, but otherwise, the room served its purpose.
​Location-wise, it was an easy drive to OSU for my daughter's orientation. The rest of my party stayed at The Blackwell and absolutely loved it—but at 2 to 3 times the price. To quote the classic ad campaign: a budget motel and a luxury hotel look exactly the same once you’re asleep.
​The staff was a highlight. The front desk team was kind, polite, and responsive from behind the bulletproof glass. The cleaning crew (including Anthony from Puebla, Mexico) was also incredibly polite and communicative once we switched to speaking Spanish.
​My wife and daughter probably wouldn't have been quite as forgiving in their reviews, but the place is what it is: a cheap, mostly clean, and highly affordable place to crash, if you're not bothered by a few overstuffed vehicles that are reminiscent of Jelopies from the Grapes of Rath.
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2026
Wesley
Nasty motel with disgusting pool. Riff raft hanging around motel.
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2026
Samantha
Place is disgusting they should close it down
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
13 Jul 2026
Gaurav
- The entrance to the room was not clean and had a weird smell. (smoking)
- The room was not clean and some food from the previous visitors i guess. Sheets had visible stains.
- Saw some roaches/bugs.
- The bathroom did not have a shower curtain.
- I was not provided any towels.
- The phone did not work.

I called the reception to request towels, shower curtain they said they will inform house keeping but no one showed up the entire evening. I had to call again the next morning. I was asked to pickup them up from reception as house keeping was not available yet.
I had to pick them up and install the curtain myself.

I hate the overall experience and would not recommend it.
Self
2/10
Poor
13 Jul 2026
Job
Disgusting dirty nasty, stink terrible horrible
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Michelle
Very random down and filthy bedding had hair and food stains whole room was dirty
Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Jul 2026
Markus
Bulldoze this and start again
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
Tim
tiny towels in bathroom. Water temperature hard to control. Shower leaking and spraying all over. TV streaming only, no local channels. Fridge froze my medications.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2026
Michael
Well, it’s been a whole week since I’ve checked out a full seven days and I still haven’t got my security deposit back. That’s always a fun gamble?
Self
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Christine
Not very clean. I had hair on my bed sheets. I had no shower curtain in my room when I checked in. The room was missing a remote. No one serviced my room while I was there (didn't empty trash or bring fresh towels). There was also a language barrier that made it hard to communicate w/ the staff.
Self
2/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
John
Room smelled like cat piss and toilet wouldn’t flush unless you pulled the lid off and flushed it manually.
Self
4/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
Kristi
We told them the room didn't have a remote for the TV and no one kever brought one to us. We asked for more towels and that didn't happen. And then the tub was a wheelchair bathtoom and we went to shower and water ran all over the floor of the room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Jason
Room 220 was by the boiler room. Loud, annoying mechanical sounds all night long. Terrible sleep. Requested a room change, told that we would receive one. Didn’t receive it. Told that the only room available had no working water. Had a headache the 2nd night due to sound. Our room also had uncomfortable bed just sitting on top of wood box. No springs. Someone had wrapped their panties around the smoke detector. I also reported that and it was not removed by housekeeping, our room was not cleaned. Had to get the person running the front desk to get it down the 2nd night. Found dead bedbugs 2nd morning. Best part of the stay was the 2 ply toilet paper. Tiles broken, bathroom door had to be forced open and closed. Photos of everything. 17/100 stay. Requested full refund. Do not recommend staying here under any circumstances.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2026
Alisha
My room was pretty rundown. There were dirty/used washcloths in the bathrooms.
Self
4/10
Poor
23 Jun 2026
Rachel
Bed was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was questionable. Didn't have a remote for the tv.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
Brad
The only reason I booked this place was because it had a pool but it wasn't open once again I stayed here a few years ago and the pool was the same way then as it was this past stay I definitely won't be staying here again if your not going have the pool open then take it off your list of things the hotel has to offer
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2026
Danny
This Motel 6 advertises itself as non-smoking and has fines for smokers. My room smelled like an ashtray and left a bitter taste on my tongue. My bath towel had a grease stain on it. My showerhead was loose. My air conditioner made noise. My TV barely worked. Don’t stay here unless it’s your last option.
Self
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2026
John
Absolutely horrid!! Wouldn’t stay for free. Non smoking room reeked of smoke; broken toilet seat; feces on bathroom door; paper thin walls, just nasty, asked for a different room was denied and asked for refund so we could leave and was denied. Sent complaint to corporate.
Family
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Dawn
Cancelled our hotel the day we got there without notification. Every other hotel was booked.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Drew
Worst experience ever at a hotel.
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Julie
I was on a trip all over the United States, staying at every Motel 6 along the way. Every single location we stayed at has been wonderful to us, except this one! Seems like they have a habit of charging a deposit and inventing reasons on why they don't want to return the deposit. I can say a lot of wonderful things about almost every Motel 6 we have been in, except this on. Stay away unless you want to get stolen from!
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
Jerrica
There was ample parking, there was a bed and running water. This place has the basics and was very affordable.. with that being said... everything was dirty. The walls look like they haven't been wiped off since 1972. The tub was atrocious. Water wouldn't drain and black stuff started coming out of it. I rinsed off and air dried because the towels didn't look clean either. The beds weren't very clean but did the job. I paid less than $100 so I won't complain to much. You get what you pay for.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Alicia
Tried to check into a room that I had reserved for over a year and the employee said it was cancelled even though I still had the booking and confirmation on my end. He tried blaming hotel.com even though I use them for everything and never had an issue. I always select pay at property and this has never happened. Happened to the guy in front of me too. Employee didn’t care and seems to be a common thing. Everything else was full so had no where to stay that night. Thank you :)
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Susan
We arrived and were told we did not have reservations and there were no rooms available and I had reciept and charges were made to my credit card
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Dana
I have stayed here in the past and it was never this bad. I booked 2 rooms, one for my mom and another myself and my partner. Both rooms were dirty and smelled like cigarette smoke. Our fridge was leaking all over the floor and by morning we had a puddle from the fridge to the other side of the wall. In both rooms the shower experience was the WORST! Your only choices were scalding hot or freezing. Not to mention they canceled my expedia bookings I had booked in advance to get the cheaper rate because I knew they would raise the rates due it being the weekend of The Ohio State graduation and it being Mother's Day as well. So i ended up paying another $30 for each room. Will never stay again.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2026
Larry
First room the AC wasn't working but they quickly gave us another room. The room was much more comfortable but we found a roach the next morning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Ron
I enjoyed my stay, & restaurants was close
Self
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2026
Ronald
The room and overall cleanliness were definitely not up to par, and the stay was disappointing. The staff and parking were basic, but the lack of cleanliness made the experience pretty bad. I wouldn’t recommend staying here if you have other options.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2026
Matthew
Was Clean and reasonably priced for a nights stay.
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2026
James
Very dated rooms, smelled,burn holes in blankets,shower didn't even have a shower curtain, staff was friendly, close to restaurants, shopping etc.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Alesha
In a pinch and needed somewhere to stay during a cross country road trip, it was perfect. We did have to take the air conditioning apart and fix it because it was just blowing out stagnant air. But once we fixed it, it cooled down real quick. Also, the mini fridge didn't work. It was plugged in, but was broke I guess. All in all though it was in a safe area by the college, many places around to eat within walking distance, and in the parking lot of khols for those who like to shop lol! But 4 starts out of 5 just because of the maintenance we had to do and no workimg fridge. Safe, clean, and decently priced.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Brad
Work out room totally unavailable.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2026
Chandra
I liked it wasn’t far from the OSU (Horseshoe) stadium. It was nice and clean.

I did not like the fact our keys did not work twice. Running back & forth to the front desk. It was a door battery. When we finally got in there was a little odor but not pungent.
I did not like the fact there was no way to plug the tub, the handle didn’t work and the drain was REALLY NASTY! Lots of hair and gunck in it.
It was alright and serve the purpose of our one day trip. We were dry, safe in a pretty clean place close to several places to eat and the stadium.
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Eric
There is no way to say this kindly - this place is a complete dump. The number of issues we and the other guests in our party experienced this weekend was ridiculous and unacceptable. I get it - the Motel 6 is not a fancy motel, but come on, you can do significantly better than this. There was a giant, sticky smudge across the mirror in our room - there is no way anyone cleaning could have missed it, so must have actively avoided cleaning it because it was so disgusting. The only towels we had in our room was a single hand towel - when I went to the desk to ask for two bath towels (since we had two guests in the room), they said they didn't have any?? Our non-smoking room reeked of smoke and only got worse as the people in the next room (also non-smoking) smoked until 4:00 in the morning. Our daughter's room had no shower head on the shower. Someone else's room had no shower curtain at all. Several others in our group had toilets that weren't working properly. Take my advice - pay the extra dollars and stay somewhere else.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
24 May 2026
Suzanna
The place was very dirty. Our shower had hair in it, did not drain, and there was literally no shower head at all... Just a metal tube sticking out of the wall from which it appeared a shower head had been stolen... all this and nearly $100 a night.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2026
macy
Shower was too hot could barely shower bed was hard barely any water the shower burnt our skin door locked us out TWICE! Beds had hair in them I woke up sore today and the toilet couldn't stop flushing and the staff gave my money back only $50 and asked for towels and got dirty towels WOULDN'T RECOMMEND!!! POOR SERVICE!!!
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2026
Michelle
Stains on bedding... no hair dryer or shampoo in the room?
Friends
2/10
Poor
21 May 2026
Sarah
Our stay was absolutely horrible, the microwave couldn't even be used due to looking like it was on fire at one point. There was hair in the shower and on the \"clean\" towels. I honestly want to get my money back; my pap is handicap and he put us on the 2nd floor, when I asked if there was another room available I was told no, no elevators.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Eric
Good
2/10
Poor
18 May 2026
spencer
the rooms are not clean at all. everything smells like it was washed in a dirty swimming pool. dirt hairballs and dust were everywhere in the room. we had a non smoking room and there were cigarette burns all over the side of the bathtub and toilet seat. the shower had scalding or ice cold water the pressure was horrible especially if you got it warm at all. the toilet flushed sometimes.. the walls are paper thin, the room next door had music blasting all night until i went to call the front desk and the rooms phone had no dial tone. so i picked it up to see if it was plugged it and there wasnt even a phone cord. not even just the music but when they were talking it sounded like they were sitting on the end of my bed. very weird place i dont know why but a cop sits in the parking lot of kohls right by the motel and watches the place all night. i will not be staying there again and i would not recommend. the staff was really nice but thats the only good thing i have to say.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Steven
No better location at this price. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable. Close to Ohio State. I booked here every time.
Self
2/10
Poor
17 May 2026
Allison
When I arrived at the hotel they said they did not have a room for me.
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Andrea
Parking was free and safe. No blow dryer, no phone in room, and absolutely NO HOT WATER unless you woke up at 4-5am and beat the crowd to shower. That's my only complaints. Otherwise it's a Motel 6.
Friends
4/10
Poor
14 May 2026
Marquetta
No pool or office area no hot water in 2 rooms they switched me to no laundry room add you have to pay a 50 deposit
2/10
Poor
13 May 2026
Thomas
The shower was inoperable -- NO WATER.

The room also smelled vaguely of cigarette smoke. Either they had previous guests who smoked there, or all the smokers outside on the balcony and parking lot carried in the smell.
Self
2/10
Poor
13 May 2026
Joshua
There was no hot water when I wanted to get a shower at 10pm after working a 12 hour shift and then driving for 3 hours. The curtain on the window didn't close all the way; I had to use a towel to try to cover up the rest of the window.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
04 May 2026
Sandra
It was so loud, all night i kept hearing thumps and talking, checked out at 6 am when i couldnt sleep, there were random bikes and scooters laying on sidewalks and an area taped off from the concrete crumbling
Self
2/10
Poor
29 Apr 2026
Morgan
Check in was good and easy, but the shower in our room was a nightmare. The water was either scalding hot or ice cold and the pressure was not much more than a slow drip. The pillows could also have some more fluff, for my preference.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Steven
I've stayed here a lot recently. I keep coming back for a reason. Thank you staff of Motel 6 OSU!
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2026
Lisa
We got there and thry said our room was canceled do to a water leak. No other rooms avaible and the pictures on the website are very deceiving.Its run down i would not recommend or ever try to reserve a room there again.
Family
2/10
Poor
27 Apr 2026
Xiang
No shower, strong cigarette smell
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Betty
Rooms are clean. Old hotel. Only a place to sleep, but that is all we needed, so it was perfect.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
bonnie
Our reservation was cancelled due to a water problem. Unfortunately, when the called at 1138pm the night before they didn't leave a voicemail. I had no idea about the cancellation until we were checking in. Normally not a huge problem except we were in town for a big concert and most hotels were sold out. I was disappointed only because had they left a voicemail I could have figured something out.
We did get a refund after calling hotels.com so that was appreciated.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Steven
I was overwhelmed with kindness by the staff. Worked hard to get me the best price on my room. Appreciate Ms. Laura and Ms. Tina for all your efforts to make my stay affordable and comfortable.
Self
4/10
Poor
21 Apr 2026
Harvey L
Parking was easy and secure...
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Tina
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Self
2/10
Poor
12 Apr 2026
Candace
Planned a 3 night stay. Woke up in the middle of the second night with bed bug bites all over me, and I saw an actual bed bug moving in the bed. Staff was kind and offered a different room. We searched 2 other rooms and found bed bug evidence in both. Finally, we found a room that appeared to be bed bug-free, but we were told we couldn't use the bathroom or sink in that room. We were given access to our orginal bed bug room to use the bathroom. We had to walk across the second floor to a different room to use the bathroom! Couldn't get shower to turn on, then when it did (staff helped) it was very difficult to get the right temperature. It fluctuated between ice cold and scalding hot. Then the last night there, I was bitten up AGAIN in the new room. Many rooms were not \"operational\" and were not used. More bed bugs? I don't know. Going to try and get a refund. Very upsetting. Do not stay there! I will say the staff was very kind, but i can't stay there! Left in the middle of the night on our last booked night. Now I'm in pain and itching and I'm afraid i may be bringing bed bugs home.
Friends
2/10
Poor
07 Apr 2026
Christina
This property was in poor over all condition. The outside shows clear wear and tear and inside was just as bad. The room lacked cleanliness and amenities were poor. There was dog feces on the exterior sidewalk. I requested a full refund which took back and forth conversation before granted. I can not in good faith recommend this property to anyone.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Steven
The staff made me feel like family. Someone aways at front desk in a clean lobby. Affordable. Than you for taking care of me. I'll be back, AGAIN!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Mar 2026
Steve
We just wanted a place to sleep and it was good for that. The room was clean, nothing fancy at all. Had some noisy neighbors but that wasn't there fault. Never found the vending machines. Key wouldn't open the laundry door? Worked for what we paid for
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Kelly
The room was very nice and clean.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2026
William
Just a rundown old motel
4/10
Poor
15 Mar 2026
Jeromy
Water pressure and temperature control for shower was inconsistent and poor. Loud and rowdy neighbors, cops were called to the property. I will not be staying at this location in the future.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
14 Mar 2026
Nicole
This was the dirtiest place I’ve ever visited. In fact, I spent about 10 minutes in the room and decided I did not feel comfortable staying. The room was filthy and there were drugs left on the floor I assume from the previous person that stayed in the room. I wouldn’t recommend this place to my worst enemy. Stay far away!
Self
2/10
Poor
13 Mar 2026
Jack
Upon check-in I was immediately redirected to another hotel further away due to technical probelsm.

The sister property the suburban studios was terrible very dirty, broken locks and sheets not clean, ac leaked and flooded the floors.

Never recommend very bad experience.

Cheap price and that is what you get.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Sterling
This place was centrally located which was perfect.
Self
2/10
Poor
09 Mar 2026
Joseph
Noisy. Loud music. People talking loudly outside my door 3 am. Bath room and shower dirty. Room smelled strong of cigarette smoke. It is a good location. Lady at front desk very kind.
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Amber
Comfortable room, well located with a great restaurant in the parking lot for a late dinner. The staff were the real stars here -- there was a faulty smoke detector in my room that kept chirping despite having a battery change when I first arrived and the overnight desk manager came right up at 5 a.m. to fix it for me! Wonderful people, so incredibly friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Self
4/10
Poor
28 Feb 2026
Titus
Tv didn't work, remote didn't work, heater didn't work. Very disappointing
4/10
Poor
27 Feb 2026
Jason
Toilet kept flooding moved rooms multiple times
Self
2/10
Poor
21 Feb 2026
Evan
The shower didn't work at all
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
20 Feb 2026
Jessica
My husband tried to take a shower and there was no hot water. He asked for a manager and they said since we booked through Expedia, it wasn’t their problem. The fridge was not plugged in, lights flickered the whole time, no hand soap to wash your hands. Ice machine down. Staff made it seem like we were the problem.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2026
LaMonica
Cleanliness of the property and room.
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Feb 2026
Evette
Dirty!
4/10
Poor
27 Jan 2026
Daniel
The room door would not stay close unless locked from the inside, the wind would literally blow it open, shower did not work at all, no water from shower haead or faucet, just from the sink, and had the nerve not to refund my deposit! Now I have to call them and to do that! Which I'm sure they will turn into a ridiculous process!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2026
Dawn
The bathroom has a tiny sink area with no room for bathroom, necessities nor cosmetics, etc. When I went to take a shower, it took seven minutes for the shower water to turn from freezing cold to lukewarm. In addition, the shower surface was flaking off and debris was going down into the drain.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Dec 2025
Rafia
Staff was nice. Bathroom dirty a bit… bad smell to the room
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
08 Dec 2025
michelle
Room was not very clean. Questionable stains the walls. Especially in the bathroom. Floor was dirty behind bathroom door and there was hair on the toilet tank. Hair in the refrigerator. Dogshit on the ground outside in the parking lot and stairwell. Comforters and blanket were dirty had to ask for clean stuff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2025
Jody
The staff was friendly, however the room had not been swept.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Karen
My room was warm and comfy, when the outside was cold, snowy, and windy.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Aleah
Every thing was wonderful I would stay again!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
FRANCIS VINICIO
The outside part of the building is dirty but the was great
Business
2/10
Poor
24 Nov 2025
Tori
The stench in the room burned my eyes I could not stay here I had to find a different place to stay. There was also no staff it took so long for someone to show up to even check us in in the first place and they were unhelpful when we said the room was unsuitable
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Mike
N/a
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2025
David
The Employee working the desk at motel 6 was extremely rude to me and unhelpful. He didn’t honor my third party booking with hotels.com and kept the non refundable online payment. He said he would honor the booking if I paid him 50$ cash on top of the 70$ that I had already paid online to stay after hours on November 20th 3am-11. This all happened after I had booked a reservation through hotels.com for after hours check in for around 3am- check out at 11. I needed a place to sleep. So not even a full day stay. The problem lies in the fact that Hotels.com doesn’t officially let you book after hours reservations. But I had one key credits I needed to use because I couldn’t afford to pay the 70$ without my credit. So to avoid making a reservation for a booking of a typical check in at 3 on the 20th and checking out on the 21st at 11, I called motel 6 and spoke to someone at their call center who reassured me that if I hung up and then booked a reservation at the motel 6 on olentangy river road for the 20th checking out the 21st on hotels.com that when I arrived to the motel 6 on olentangy river road in Columbus, they would honor my after hours booking for 3-11am on the 20th. It was an 8hr booking for the same day of the 20th. So I booked a room for 70$ online at hotels.com for the 20-21st. When I arrived the front desk person wouldn’t honor the after hours booking I made for the 20th and wouldn’t refund my stay. I lost 70$ and then he tried to scam me out of 50$ cash to stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Shaun
Nice staff
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
18 Nov 2025
Dan
Not the hotel I didn’t stay. I’m rating HOTELS.COM customer service the worst I’ve ever dealt with. I won’t be using their services anymore
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2025
Cory
Should be cheaper for the quality of hotel, beds, updates. Bathroom door wouldnt even close because door handle and where it is attached is broken. Obviously, everyone raises their prices for OSU home games but still. Could use some updating.
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2025
Douglas
Yes
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
Shaun
Staff was available
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2025
Jessica
Smelled like weed when we checked in even though it was non smoking room. Door also did not close and room looked super outdated. We went to this place because it was close to OSU but would skip it and pay a little more elsewhere.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Nov 2025
C M
The room was dirty, water was cold in shower. For $200 a nite, this place was a dump.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
David M
Temperature control was good. could have been more work space. Lighting was great. no hot water or pressure in sink. guest laundry didn't work
2/10
Poor
01 Nov 2025
Sarah
Room had no hea
4/10
Poor
28 Oct 2025
Rui
Fridge door broken, heater is not heat, no tissues
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
26 Oct 2025
Tyler

Save your money

The room had lots of gnats and fruit flies, lots of crus build up in the corners around the baseboards in the bed corners, bed frames broken, stained linen
Partner

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Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU
3246 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, United States

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