Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Columbus, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 is in the business district. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit COSI and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Historic Crew Stadium. Visit our Columbus travel guide
1213 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43229
What's nearby
Easton Town Center
8 min drive - 10.9 km
Ohio State University
11 min drive - 13.1 km
Greater Columbus Convention Center
15 min drive - 17.5 km
Nationwide Arena
15 min drive - 17.9 km
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
2 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Sequoia Pro Bowl
4 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
4 min walk
McDonald's
16 min walk
Super Seafood Buffet
16 min walk
White Castle
10 min walk
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
Hotel near Easton Town Center
You can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 128 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like heated floors and pillow menus.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Designer toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Heated floors, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas
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
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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2 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
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
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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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71?
As of 2026/9/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 on 2026/9/27 start from NT$1,875, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 located?
Located in Northland, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Anheuser-Busch Brewery and within 6 mi (10 km) of Easton Town Center and The Shops at Worthington. Westerville Golf Center and Sharon Woods Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 Reviews
3.6
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Disgusting, crusty blankets and black mold on the wall with the shower. Roaches. The hotel room reeked. The staff was unhelpful, we asked for soap continuously for two days and did not get any. No complimentary breakfast due to renovations. People were even asking us how our stay was going because they were unsatisfied with their stay too. Do NOT come here, even if you think the price is fair.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
nichole
2025/7/7
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was a good stay bed was comfy hot tub worked the cleanliness was minimum but a good stay
Staff was friendly so no complaints there, my complaint is it's advertised as a howard johnson but it's just affiliated, its actually a norwood inn, not many amenities and needs to be updated
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
James
2025/9/27
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.
No frills, simple, quick stay. Friendly staff. Don’t go to the Popeyes chicken next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nancy
2025/7/31
Liked: Amenities
This property has new owners who just acquired it within the last month. I’m confident that there will be many changes and improvements ahead. The location right off I-71 is convenient. I would stay here in the future should my travels are nearby. Thank you.
The hotel was absolutely disgusting and dirty. It wreaked of marijuana and cigarettes. The hallways were gross. The walls were smeared with random things. The staff was nice and understanding when we decided to go to a different hotel
Terrible service. We paid a premium expecting a breakfast like the one shown on their website. When I went to inquire about it, a man started shouting at me, claiming I was lying and that I must have been looking at photos of a different hotel—not that one. I pointed out how illogical that was: why would I look at photos, make a reservation, and spend the night at a hotel if the pictures on the website actually belonged to a different place? It was ridiculous. And that wasn't even the worst part: the toilet bowl had fecal residue in it, and the smell was horrible. To top it all off, the place felt like a drug den, and the door to the room across the hall kept slamming all night long. I had just undergone surgery four days prior and needed a pleasant, clean place to rest; instead, it turned out to be the worst experience we’ve ever had. Please, do not stay here—it is absolutely not worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sherri
2025/5/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Upgrade from the Buckeye…
Our room could have used a deep cleaning, but the bed was very comfy. Sheets were clean. No remote for tv, when given a universal it needed to be programmed which we never did get to work. It was definitely an upgrade from across the street but certainly could be worked on to be nicer.
It is in a crappy area of town, run down, there's a homeless camp next to it, where they burned down the wooden fence to the hotels parking lot. breakfast was bare minimum, cereal, 1 gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, a few packs of oatmeal, and a few bagels. Nothing to put on the bread or bagels, no juice or water. The room could have been cleaner but not bad. On a positive note the bed was comfy.
Hotel is in terrible shape. We were able to be given a room that doesn’t smell of cigarette smoke even though it’s a no smoking hotel. There were many many cigarette burns in the carpet of our room and even some on the mattress.
The desk attendants were very friendly but just shrugged and said people still smoke on the rooms. Kind of like “ what can we do about it?”
Property was under construction and the room didn't even have a microwave or fridge, no water in the shower, and the hallways smelled of sewage. But the room was clean. It just was not a pleasant stay.
It was filthy. Black mold on the bathroom ceiling, trash on the floor, it was hot and no knobs on the air conditioner, and just plain nasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Jason
2026/9/16
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I guess you get what you pay for. It looks like their trying to remodel but not too sure on that. Security had "vests" on for protection i think. Moldy smell in the room. Saw a couple fire hazards that i had photos of but cannot find them. Shower and bed was actually ok.
Insects buzzing around trash receptacles by elevator on 1st and 2nd floors. 3 out of 4 bulbs missing in floor and bedside lamps...missing remote for TV. Toilet stopped up had to be plunged.
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.