What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Columbus?

A motel is an excellent choice if you're planning to tour around Columbus. These getaways are typically found near airports and highways, offer ample parking and have basic amenities and services. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and welcome conveniences like a fitness center, lobby and business facilities, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Columbus?

Keep your budget in check at one of our 3-star hotels with breakfast included in Columbus. Roll out of bed and grab a tea or coffee at Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown , which comes with premium bedding and a pillowtop mattress. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center is another property that provides your morning drinks and food without an extra cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in Columbus have a pool?

We've got some fabulous 3-star choices in Columbus where you can enjoy a refreshing dip, such as Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square and Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel . June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are perfect for checking in to a 3-star property with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside vacation, come in July when temperatures average from 66ºF at night to 84ºF during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Columbus have an on-site restaurant?

Book a stay in one of Expedia's Columbus escapes with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far from your room when you're craving some food. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown and Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel are two 3-star stays with this handy perk on the menu. The first also features amenities like premium bedding and a pillowtop mattress, while the second includes premium bedding and a swimming pool.

Do any 3-star hotels in Columbus have WiFi?

Yes, they do. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown are two of Expedia's 3-star hotels in Columbus with WiFi. Pick one of these getaways to easily access weather forecasts, travel advice and local information. Remember, this useful amenity may be complimentary or incur an additional fee.

What 3-star hotels in Columbus have parking?

Spend more time kicking back and less time searching for a space for your wheels at a 3-star hotel with parking. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square and Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center are popular properties in Columbus. Escape from the city for a day and explore different places. National Museum of the United States Air Force and Hocking Hills State Park are among the amazing attractions that you can easily reach by car from Columbus.

Do any 3-star hotels in Columbus have rooms with a kitchenette?

Prepare easy snacks and meals in your kitchenette at Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown . Also featuring a pillowtop mattress and a barbecue grill, this 3-star option is a top choice if you're vacationing in Columbus for a while and craving some home comforts. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus West also comes with in-room cooking facilities. Other amenities here include a pillowtop mattress and a swimming pool.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Columbus

Terri

$114 nightly

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

Columbus

Anthony

$78 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Metro Center

Diamond

$119 nightly

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Hyatt Place Columbus Dublin

Tuttle

Frank

$98 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbus

Jess

$127 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

Crosswoods

David

$93 nightly

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG

Northland

Ashley

$110 nightly

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus

James

$139 nightly

Apr 6 - Apr 7

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The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

Lewis Center

Sylvia

$108 nightly

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Grandview Heights

Penelope

$114 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Downtown Columbus

Brandon

$127 nightly

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Airport - Easton by IHG

Northeast Columbus

Kenneth

$87 nightly

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

Chris

$130 nightly

Mar 25 - Mar 26

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Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Crosswoods

mary ann

$93 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Dublin

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Jeremie

$81 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin

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Charles E.

$111 nightly

Mar 25 - Mar 26

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Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Polaris

todd

$115 nightly

Mar 26 - Mar 27

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Oletangy West

Loru

$89 nightly

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Brewery District

Crystal

$96 nightly

Mar 30 - Mar 31

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SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights

Jeffery

$101 nightly

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Sonesta Columbus Downtown

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Apr 7 - Apr 8

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"The room was disgusting, there were stains on the couch which looked like unsavory bodily fluids, old food stuck to and stains on the computer chair, grime on the phone. All of the towel racks in the bathroom were broken. The first bed when you walk in had a huge dip in the center of it like the box spring may have been broken. The staff at the front desk was super unfriendly and rude, the guy who checked us out was nice but other than that. Just about the only thing that was half decent was the shower and even that didn’t look very clean. After seeing the state of our room, we did not risk getting in the hot tub or pool. We tried to get a different hotel but due to multiple reasons all other hotels were booked within a 50 mile radius. Good luck if you stay here I hope you don’t get some funky disease. "

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Columbus, Ohio are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Columbus, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Columbus?

Our guests highly recommend Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown. It features a pillowtop mattress and an electric car charging station, and is around 0.3 mi north of the center of Columbus. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel is another popular 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.3 mi north of the downtown area, it offers designer toiletries and premium bedding.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Columbus?

The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Columbus will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more economical and include the services and amenities required to be comfortable, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, deluxe bathroom products and extra touches like day spas.

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