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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Free daily continental breakfast
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, heated floors
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1213 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43229
  • Place, Anheuser-Busch Brewery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub W/grab Bars)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Room With One Queen Bed And Bathtub With Grab Bars-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71

Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and fitness centre
This hotel features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 offers 128 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71, you'll be close to Polaris Fashion Place. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 11 minutes by car from Ohio State University and 12 minutes from Greater Columbus Convention Center
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71. Self parking is free.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Comfort Inn North
Comfort Inn Columbus
Comfort Inn North Columbus, Ohio
Comfort Inn North Hotel Columbus
Comfort Inn North Hotel
Comfort Inn North Columbus
North Comfort Inn
Norwood Inn & Suites North Conference Center Hotel
Norwood Inn & Suites North Conference Center Columbus
Norwood Inn & Suites North Conference Center Hotel Columbus

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 627 out of 1001 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In their property page, they state they have a gym and a pool, of which both weren't available! They advertise that breakfast is free, but there is no warm food, only cereal, coffee, toast & oatmeal. We had to change rooms immediately upon arrival, because the room had not been cleaned. Overall, the whole facility was unclean and smelled bad!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was covered in splattered paint/marker. There was "game" cards covered in dust above the lamps, smoke detector coveres in plastic bag. No towels or washcloths, 1/2 roll of toilet paper. Door looked busted/pried open. Deadbolt wouldn't lock. Outside had homeless persons clothes around the trash cans, dumpters, looking in the windows was mattresses stacked up in the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff here are great; very helpful and accommodating when need be. I have stayed here numerous times and will again. Yes the hotel is dated and some parts are a little run down, but it’s plenty passable and a comfortable stay. Great price as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was trifling! I booked a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked in at the front desk. Smell was overwhelming. We were in the room for about 4 minutes. Food, crumbs, cut up pills on the floor. Stains on the walls. Bugs behind the nightstand. Clumps of hair and garbage between the mattresses and box spring. We immediately asked for a refund and left. Environment completely unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ata-ul-hayee, Windsor

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seems to have been either out of service for years and just reopened again, or allowed to run into the ground with zero maintenance. There's obvious and severe decay in everything from furniture, stained carpet, broken shower head, rusty microwave, mirror removed from wall and kept in a corner, and the list goes on and on. The wallpaper is simply peeling off of walls and ceiling, half of the dining room being used for storage, and an offensive musty smell all over the place. The only good thing is the staff who seem to be doing their best under the circumstances. I'm told this place is scheduled for a complete reno. Maybe they should shut it down, renovate and then reopen once it's ready to house guests again. Pictures in the ad are probably from its prime, the place is nowhere even close to it anymore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t get any sleep. Divider door of the facility was next to my room and was being slammed every three minutes all night. I didn’t bother staying. Bathroom sink leaked like crazy, building had some minor damage on the doors and walls as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

brandi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt like smoke, mold in the bathroom, and the AC unit was broken. Hallway smelt like mold and smoke. Furniture was damaged, was nothing like shown in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awful, dirty environment. Room was unvacuumed, sheets had cigarette burns and even ashes (non-smoking room!), trash found under the bed, and a cockroach crawled across my bed on my last morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Nothing like the pics on hotels.com. First time I used the deadbolt on a hotel door because I didn't feel safe. The hull was filled with hiphop music from a room at the end of the hull. The carpet was covered in stains. The walls had holes, including a bullet hole. I learned to alway look at the rating of a hotel before booking a room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn’t even stay it was dirty and felt very unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hugh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property was overgrown. The outside doors to the different hallways couldnt be opened from the outside. The first room we got didnt lock, had stains and hair on the sheets. We got a second room qhich was a little better.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zoraida

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard Allen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will very unsafe. Didn't want to leave my car unattended in the parking lot or my luggage unattended in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurinda, Laurel Hill

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so offensive that we didn’t even stay. The smell of cigarettes was absolutely disgusting! All amenities were marked out of order. The entire campus was dirty and unkempt. I’ve never been in such a disgusting hotel! I didn’t even ask for a refund. We just left the keys and got out of there. 100% WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roaches

Roaches on the wall and in the bathroom terrible. Beds would not stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benbella

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was so dirty that I had to book another hotel so didn’t use the hotel and I request a full refund for the hotel room like you see I booked a hotel through the Expedia app
Stinky spot on the wall
Dust on the top of closet
Dirty spots on light table
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most disgusting hotel I have ever been in, dirty, bloody towel on yhe bathroom floor, tub had a black film in it, stay away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joslyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not stay was a wast of money. The lobby was decent. The halls to the room were hazy with cigarette smoke, the room reaked of cigarette smoke, hole in the wall, very unclean, holes in the bathtub, only one door worked other than the main loby, did not feel safe at all. The parking lot had piles of old tree branches everywhere. Definitely do not stay here, very unsafe and disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denny

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room floor was soaked from thr ac i mean to wet to walk on. Would not put us in other room. It was really bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025