How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU: $94 a night all in, Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026. Seen Oct 16.
#9 of 9 hotels in Ohio State & University District by Axel's takeOhio State & University District is #4 of 6 places to stay in Columbus
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2-star hotel · Red Roof inns, Inc. · 441 Ackerman Road, Columbus
ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Express check-in/check-out · Non-smoking rooms · Fridge · Family room · Indoor Fireplace · Smoke Detector · Cable TV
Hotels in Columbusa no-frills, 2-star motel near Ohio State with exterior-entry rooms
7.1/10
A practical OSU budget base, but housekeeping needs more consistency.
This is a no-frills, 2-star motel near Ohio State, worth considering for a short campus or hospital visit rather than a stay built around hotel amenities. Free parking and a first-pet-stays-free policy help its budget appeal. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and refreshed rooms; the hotel itself says it has recently renovated.
The catch is uneven housekeeping: alongside plenty of clean-room reports, recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests describe stained bedding, dirty floors and missing supplies. Exterior walkways can also bring neighbors’ conversations into the room. There’s no breakfast or pool, and stayover cleaning is limited. A June 2026 property listing still described renovations as underway, so confirm whether any work remains. We’d skip it if consistent cleanliness or quiet is your priority.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · properties.zoomprospector.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$604 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$358 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$96 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, smoking) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$102 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$116 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$116 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$146 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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STANDARD, KING BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, smoking) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
Sign up free to book this rate$129 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Dec 4, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$223 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU: $94 a night all in, Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026. Seen Oct 16.
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A practical OSU budget base, but housekeeping needs more consistency. a no-frills, 2-star motel near Ohio State with exterior-entry rooms, scored for what it is.
This is a no-frills, 2-star motel near Ohio State, worth considering for a short campus or hospital visit rather than a stay built around hotel amenities. Free parking and a first-pet-stays-free policy help its budget appeal. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and refreshed rooms; the hotel itself says it has recently renovated.
The catch is uneven housekeeping: alongside plenty of clean-room reports, recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests describe stained bedding, dirty floors and missing supplies. Exterior walkways can also bring neighbors’ conversations into the room. There’s no breakfast or pool, and stayover cleaning is limited. A June 2026 property listing still described renovations as underway, so confirm whether any work remains. We’d skip it if consistent cleanliness or quiet is your priority.
Best for: budget-conscious OSU visitors; short hospital visits; travelers with a pet
Watch out for: uneven housekeeping and stained linens; noise from exterior walkways; confirm remaining renovation work
Location: Convenient for OSU, the Schottenstein Center and nearby hospitals, with casual food close by.
Rooms: Refreshed, simple rooms with comfortable-bed praise; exterior entrances can compromise quiet.
Cleanliness: Many positive reports, but recent complaints about bedding, floors and missing supplies recur across sites.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; guests also describe prompt fixes to some room problems.
Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi and lobby coffee; no breakfast, pool or on-site restaurant.
Fees and surprises: Credit-card deposit and nightly safe fee; second pet costs extra, stayover cleaning is limited, and renovation status needs confirmation.
Axel's opinion of Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · properties.zoomprospector.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $604 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $358 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $96 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, smoking) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $116 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $116 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $146 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $115 a night · refundable · STANDARD, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, smoking) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Dec 4, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $129 a night · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $223 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $95 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book |
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