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. Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds and COSI. 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
43229, OH, Columbus, 1213 E Dublin Granville Rd
What's nearby
Sharon Woods Park
3 min drive - 4.8 km
The Shops at Worthington
4 min drive - 7.6 km
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
2 min drive - 2.5 km
Magic Mountain Fun Center
4 min drive - 6.5 km
Polaris Fashion Place
5 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
4 min walk
Sequoia Pro Bowl
4 min drive
McDonald's
16 min walk
Super Seafood Buffet
16 min walk
Catrina Mexican Cuisine
16 min walk
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71
Hotel near Historic Crew Stadium
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
An elevator, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
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
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 Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 on Nov 1, 2026 start from ¥8,526, 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
3.8
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3.6
Cleanliness
3.2
Amenities
4.4
Staff & service
3.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1003 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 636 out of 1003 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
laurie
Oct 18, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The property was as expected. It was a clean room that appeared to have been recently updated. Carpets were clean, towels, bedding good. We had to ask the staff to get the TV connected, ran out of shower soap, no disposable cups, no garbage can in the restroom, lots of homeless people around the hotel, no insulation between the rooms , but overall not bad for the price we paid.
Expensive hotel for the quality. Bathroom sink was falling off the wall. And the AC unit, though it was working, was falling apart. Bed not comfortable at all!!!
Front Desk Staff were nice and helpful. Unfortunately, there was not breakfast as advertised. Made me sad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
James
Sep 27, 2025
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
I found a bed bug and saw a roach on the wall... the lamp shade was torn up and bathroom door was discolored just not a good experience. I was issued a refund the next day however I did sleep at the hotel.
No breakfast, no gym..1st.room big water leak from the ceiling at the door enter big water pool...
Change the room 2nd..a/c unit big noise
..change the room..something better but tv didn't work for 3 days stayed
I dont recommend this hotel...
Area many homeless..garbage everywhere
Holes in the walls, no breakfast or pool but seeing the place I wouldn't want either of those. Floors in room have never been cleaned, towels stained. Shampoo n body wash empty. My room smelled so bad that I gagged when I walked in. Only thing I can say is that I found no bugs. Bed was clean but pillows were awful.
This place is horrible.
No swimming pool no breakfast as advertised.
The place is full of mold and dirty and poorly maintained.
The photos on Expedia are not representing the reality.
Don't go there!!!
The pics do not match the rooms. My room had patches in drywall stains on both comforters, hair in shower and bathroom floor, rubber band holding remote together,ants crawling on TV stand. I killed 1 cockroach in front of bed. No breakfast and homeless people all outside wandering the lot