OverviewThis hotel is situated among restaurants and other hotels, a 1-minute drive west of Interstate 71. The Polaris Fashion Place Shopping Centre is located across the street. Offering rooms with full kitchens, this property is well suited for guests in need of extended-stay accommodations or for travellers who prefer to cook in their rooms.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a flat screen TV, a DVD player, a full kitchen (refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, coffeemaker, cooking utensils, dishes, and cutlery), an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Accessible rooms are also available.
Free parking is available on site. Pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $25 per stay (to a maximum of $150 per stay). This hotel offers weekly housekeeping service.
This hotel offers a free grab-and-go breakfast, served daily from 6 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
On-site amenities include an outdoor pool (open seasonally), a fitness centre, meeting rooms, guest laundry facilities and a guest printer.
The Ohio State University is a 15- to 20-minute drive away, while the city centre area is about 20 minutes away by car. Downtown attractions include the Greater Columbus Convention Centre, the Ohio Theatre, the Columbus College of Art and Design, the Huntington Park baseball field, the Nationwide Arena and the Kelton House Museum & Garden.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is 25 to 30 minutes away by car, while the Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is about a 30-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on October 30, 2013: The free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed generally satisfied with their stay. Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Many guests found the location convenient for accessing highways, shopping and restaurants.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
Several reviewers described their rooms as clean, while some other guests added that the rooms were comfortable, spacious and had well-equipped kitchens. A couple of reviewers said that the beds were comfortable.
A couple of guests appreciated that pets were permitted, while a couple of other reviewers said that the Wi-Fi was reliable.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A couple of guests said that the hotel appeared dated and in need of upgrades, while a couple of other reviewers noticed broken in-room amenities. One guest said that the in-room carpeting was stained, while a couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that the lights weren't working.
A couple of guests complained about an unpleasant smell in the rooms, while a couple of other reviewers complained about noise from traffic and guests outside their rooms.
A couple of reviewers thought that the selection at the free breakfast needed improvement.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 85% of 115 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #48 out of 140 hotels, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 60 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 30, 2013 to verify some information.
