OverviewLocated a 1-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 270 on-ramp and about a 15-minute drive from Columbus's city centre, the Value Place Hotel HIlliard Columbus is geared toward travellers who require long-term accommodations with a kitchen and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms includes cable TV, a kitchen (including a full-sized fridge and a two-burner stovetop), a desk and a seating area with a sofabed. Housekeeping is offered every two weeks. Please note that the kitchens are not equipped with utensils or dishes.
Additional amenities such as Internet, a coffeemaker, dishes, linen exchange and more frequent housekeeping are also available, and charges apply (please contact the hotel for details).
The hotel also offers guest laundry facilities, a nightclub, vending machines and free parking. The hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Ohio State University is roughly a 12-minute drive from the hotel, while Westpointe Plaza Shopping Center is a 7-minute drive away. Hollywood Casino can be found about 11 minutes away by car and Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is a 20-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAlthough there were not many online reviews of this hotel at the time this editorial was written, of those sourced, guests showed positive responses towards the hotel's rates, staff and rooms.
Several guests were pleased with the hotel's rates. They described them as cheap, affordable, great and inexpensive. One lodger remarked, "If you want an AFFORDABLE place to stay where you get a FULL SIZE fridge and microwave, also a two burner cooktop and sink this could be your #1 choice".
The hotel's staff were the source of several compliments by reviewers, who characterized them as accommodating, friendly and helpful.
Some lodgers were satisfied with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as well sized, clean and quiet, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that some patrons had complaints about their rooms (see below).
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were not many online reviews available at the time of writing. Of those consulted, negative responses were shown towards the hotel's accommodations.
Although some guests were pleased with their clean and comfortable rooms, some reviewers were disappointed with their lodgings. They reported slow Wi-Fi, no cooking utensils or dishes (as the rooms do not come equipped with these), some cleaning issues, a lack of towels and noise from guests in the hallways.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #2 of 3 specialty lodgings in Columbus with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 10 reviews.
