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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 – Columbus, OH
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 – Columbus, OH
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 is located in Columbus, OH, located off of Interstate 71. The hotel is minutes away from the Ohio State Fairgrounds and Expo Center and Crew Stadium. You can unwind in the hotel's exercise room. Additional hotel features and amenities include free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper, free coffee and free local calls. Guest rooms feature cable televisions and wake-up services. Select rooms contain microwaves and refrigerators. You can enjoy a hot morning breakfast. Several nearby restaurants are Red Lobster, Don Pablos, Max & Erma’s and Olive Garden. Other attractions include Schottenstein Center, Newport Music Hall and Nationwide Arena.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

1.8 / 5
OK 1013 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My only issue was the electrical outlet in the room. Everything was plugged in to one outlet that was scotch tape to the wall so it would not come unplugged. I told the staff, however, they do not care.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This location has unfortunately completely gone into the deep end. The new owners are not taking care of this place at all, instead they are actively doing what they are calling renovations however what they are actually doing is laying fresh paint on the walls to cover up an EXTREME amount of black mold, the mold is located under the carpets as well, the pipes are so clogged that they almost burst on us in the room we had which was the jucuzzi suite, we were moved to 4 rooms and still were unable to stay due to these conditions. The staff was very rude with us upon arrival for no aparet reason, although we were booked I was told we were unable to wait in the lobby we were told to wait in our vehicle until check in , keep in mind I was not waiting in their lobby at any point I was simply waiting while they were assisting another customer ( with the same rudeness), they threatened to tow our vehicle which is illegal considering we had a reservation booked. This location is terrible I wish I could give it a negative 5 starts. The hotels owners are who is running the business currently and they refuse service when they feel like it with no legit reasonings they then refuse a refund. DO NOT STAY HERE you will be at severe risk of becoming ill and move rooms multiple times due to the amount of rooms that should be considered out of order.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Covering up BLACK MOLD with a fresh coat of paint, very rude to customers and DOES NOT accommodate any issues and does not care to make any issues right for the customer.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything under remodel had to change rooms 4 times for a 2 night stay one bc AC didn't work other time TV don't work then had water leak other time

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff not cordial

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Horrible place very poor costumer service

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff rude not professional horrible doesn’t know how to costumer every guess are complaining this place need to be shut down horrible customer service

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Dirty room floor not vacuum bathroom not clean beds not made or clean.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice bed. They did not have breakfast. I was disappointed.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Not to Expedia standards at all. If Expedia offers this hotel I'll look somewhere else. Thanks

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I completely understand the hotel is being renovated. I am sure the hotel doesn't own a vacuum. Everywhere I walked was dirty. The staff gave me a dirty room, and I had to prove it was dirty. There were no towels in the room, A red foreign substance on the pillow. There was old urine in the toilet. The carpet was fifthly; they gave me a different room which was slightly cleaner. which was not satisfying. I had paid for the room online and couldn't cancel last minute and find a room similar to price. I went to Dollar Tree to get cleaning supplies to make the room manageable. The hotel had an old stale smell throughout. There sings posted No Smoking, yet people were smoking marijuana in their room. The only amenity that was available compared to what was posted was Wi-Fi and coffee in the lobby. Every picture was deceitful. I definitely will not be back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything filthy

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nothing ALL, unfortunately. Everything.. bathroom filthy, holes in wall,microwave looked like a dungeon, carpet wet and room smelled like PURE MILDEW! blankets, filthy with paint and culk! Toilet stained ( cleanable) we cleaned the entire room. Had to go all the way home to get our blankets. The staff said they had no wash clothes or towels.. none available so we also got those from home ! Had to go home to get bleach to clean up the entire room. Remote to tv didnt work! It was stuck ( buttons).

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Not clean

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property was in serious disrepair. The room was so disgusting, that I left immediately and asked for a refund.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    LONG but WORTH READING. I didn’t like my stay at ALL. I have been packing for 2 days and the day we moved out, I found this place last minute. The pictures shows an up-kept building BUT THAT IS NOT the case when you arrive. He charged me $100 for a deposit and said I’ll get it back when I check out. The first room he gave me was room 200. It REEKED of cigarette smoke so I asked for a different room. The second room was 226. I settled for it because I was exhausted from moving for 2 days and just wanted some rest. When I walked in the room I noticed a crack by the door (okay no problem), checked out the bathroom and the shower curtain should’ve been changed MONTHS ago, the soap tray had an old soap bar which indicated the tub hadn’t been cleaned (okay no problem, I’ll bird bath), there was a hanger left on the wall, a dead roach in the lamp plastic, the bedspread was stained (so my son slept in the other bed w/ me), one pillow case was stained (tossed it on the floor), room smelled but not as bad as the first, there were crumbs on the stand the tv was on, someone’s wedding ring was left behind and there was a black square tray leaning up against the wall that I assumed they forgot about until I moved it the next morning (today) and seen a HUGE HOLE IN THE WALL. PLEASEEEEEE AVIOD THIS PLACE. EVEN IF FOR ONE NIGHT.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The advertisements were completely the opposite when you arrive to this place. They are under renovation. But whoever they hired to install the appliances didn’t do well.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was very rude, I was given a room with No, TV, No iron and a very dirty old chair. When I complained, the gentleman I met at the front told me "House keepers are doing their best" and that was it. He promised to send someone to came put a TV in the room but it never happened. Truly disappointed.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    First of all the “free breakfast” is only coffee. The place was filled with crack heads and it smelled like weed. The vending machine for the water didn’t work and my tv’s remote didn’t work. I mean come on man.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Bad

Frequently asked questions about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 offer parking?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 offers free parking on-site.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 have a fitness center?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 located, and how walkable is the area?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 is located at 1213 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. With a Walk Score of 27, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
  • Historic Crew Stadium 5.3 mi
  • Chemical Abstracts Service 5.3 mi
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds 6.0 mi
  • Ohio State University 6.0 mi
  • Wexner Center for the Arts 6.1 mi
  • Ohio Stadium 6.1 mi
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport 7.9 mi

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