Staybridge Suites University Area OSU
3125 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202
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The Staybridge Suite OSU's at the Ohio State University. Our hotel is brand new and right at The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio ! We are close to everything, from OSU football to major companies in Columbus, OH. This hotel's location is ideal for business travelers. Riverside Hospital, Battelle and James Cancer Research Institute are all within a quarter mile of the hotel. The Columbus Convention Center, AEP, EWI, Nationwide, Ernest & Young and many other corporations are just blocks from the hotel's Columbus, Ohio location. With free high-speed, wired and wireless internet access and a 24-hour business center, you'll have everything you need to conduct meetings, fully prepared and ready for success. There's tons of art, culture, entertainment and sports near the hotel, too. The Short North is nearby, and the Jerome Schottenstein Center is within walking distance.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Tennis court offsite
Board games / puzzles
Kids stay free
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Vending machine
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Shuttle bus service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Safe
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Smoking rooms available
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Languages Spoken
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Location
3125 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202
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Port Columbus Intl Airport
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Rickenbacker Airport
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2 Attractions
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Staybridge Suites University Area OSU is a hit among guests for its array of praised amenities, including well-equipped kitchens and a complimentary good breakfast. The hotel's cleanliness is consistently lauded, with spotless rooms and well-maintained facilities. Its prime location near OSU and Columbus attractions, along with free parking, contribute to its perceived exceptional value, despite a few guests finding it pricey.
The comfortable atmosphere and spacious rooms add to the appeal, while the friendly service from staff receives frequent commendations. However, some guests have noted occasional maintenance issues in the rooms.
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The location is on the backside of Ohio State campus. It was close to a couple of restaurants and a 15 minute drive to downtown. The room was comfortable. Breakfast was grab & go due to COVID-19, however you had to brew your own coffee in room. Didn't make sense since you could grab a juice from machine if you wanted and the sign says you could grab a coffee. The breakfast was a turkey sausage, egg & cheese on English muffin, 2 mini-muffins & an orange. Everything is served cold. The only downside to my stay was the very loud people staying next to me. The walls are not sound proof so you can even hear traffic on the street.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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simply one of the cleanest and best service hotels in the immediate Ohio state area,
I have a junior attending OSU and have usually stayed across the street at a comparable hotel, but lately on our family visits back to Columbus to visit our daughter, I have noticed that the 200 price point I was paying at the other hotel seemed a bit high for the snooty service I was receiving. I thought it was a one off- and this past week I originally was staying at the R.I. and ended up cancelling my last two nights and coming to the STaybridge Suites. The upgraded my room to a one bedroom suite, gave me a rate which was cheaper and saved me over 100 over the last few nights. This will be my go to for each visit my husband and I make to Columbus, and my entire family will be staying here when we attend her graduation in 2024. a little better service went a long way.
I have a junior attending OSU and have usually stayed across the street at a comparable hotel, but lately on our family visits back to Columbus to visit our daughter, I have noticed that the 200 price point I was paying at the other hotel seemed a bit high for the snooty service I was receiving. I thought it was a one off- and this past week I originally was staying at the R.I. and ended up cancelling my last two nights and coming to the STaybridge Suites. The upgraded my room to a one bedroom suite, gave me a rate which was cheaper and saved me over 100 over the last few nights. This will be my go to for each visit my husband and I make to Columbus, and my entire family will be staying here when we attend her graduation in 2024. a little better service went a long way.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My family and I received heart wrenching medical news 2 months ago and yet we have been met with so many blessings with the care we have experienced while in Columbus. One of the biggest difference makers for us has been the Staybridge Suites, OSU, Columbus. Due to work obligations and a young family my spouse was often left alone to maneuver her medical care all the while ensuring her shuttle transportation, meals, hotel stay, etc... The entire staff, front desk team and managers were thoughtfully aware of her each day including greeting her warmly at the delicious breakfast and in and out of the hotel. They showed great care by providing us with incredibly well kept rooms, beautiful amenities, and any need just a quick phone call away. Being from out of town they did their best for early check in which meant so much. Overall this is a hotel filled with compassion and professionalism. I recommend this to anyone seeking out a hotel and would travel out of my way to stay here. Thank you for the impact you have made for my family.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Manav Singh, Owner at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU
Responded 26 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for your response, it means the world to us that you had such a great stay! manav.singh@sintelhotels.com
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Knowing that Staybridge is a part of the IHG network, I have to say I was very surprised at the condition of this hotel. It was such a modern contemporary hotel but upon entering our room you could see a lot of dust on all of the furniture, counter tops and appliances and hair in the bathroom sink and shower. Fortunately I had Lysol wipes with me and I immediately started cleaning the entire suite. I don't know how the hotel could boast of Covid sanitizing if they didn't even clear away the dust. When we turned on water in the bathroom sink it would not drain properly. It took at least 20 minutes for it to drain. We would have left and gone to another hotel but everywhere I called was booked. This hotel was also fully booked therefore having one of the two elevators out of service made getting around the hotel difficult. Speaking of the elevator and lobby, we had to be careful not to slip while walking due to all of the water that was constantly being tracked from the pool all over the floors. Also in the lobby on a couple of occasions as we got off of the elevator we rounded the corner and walked right up to large pit bull dog. He was on a leash but we were surprised to see such big dog in the lobby. Another issue with this hotel that made us feel very uncomfortable was the number of people constantly sitting outside on the ground and on the curbs around the front of the hotel. Many of them were smoking and we had to walk in and around them to get into the front door of the hotel each time we left or came back; day or night. I will definitely never go back to this property!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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I don’t know where to begin, but I absolutely cannot give enough praises to this entire staff at the Staybridge.
We have spent three months here while going through cancer treatments at the James Cancer hospital here in Columbus. We were here during the coronavirus and the hotel did everything possibly to ensure our safety, from the shuttle service to the dining services was under strict regulations.
We spent so much time at this hotel that staff became family. I would like to give a shout out to the front desk personnel who made my stay so pleasurable. Because the kitchen was closed Angie still made sure that we had what we needed. The housekeeping staff was so careful to ensure our weekly cleaning was perfect. The two ladies Annette and Miss M Became just like sisters to me. And if I didn’t have children I may have adopted the young gentleman. I just want to say thank you for all that you did during our stay
We have spent three months here while going through cancer treatments at the James Cancer hospital here in Columbus. We were here during the coronavirus and the hotel did everything possibly to ensure our safety, from the shuttle service to the dining services was under strict regulations.
We spent so much time at this hotel that staff became family. I would like to give a shout out to the front desk personnel who made my stay so pleasurable. Because the kitchen was closed Angie still made sure that we had what we needed. The housekeeping staff was so careful to ensure our weekly cleaning was perfect. The two ladies Annette and Miss M Became just like sisters to me. And if I didn’t have children I may have adopted the young gentleman. I just want to say thank you for all that you did during our stay
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Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were very happy with our stay at Staybridge Suites, which we selected as it was close to The Ohio State University’s Value City Arena and we were in town for a concert. The hotel was clean, cozy, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. The rate was actually cheaper than the Holiday Inn Express nearby and you get a small kitchen area in addition to a very comfortable bed, living room space, bathroom and desk. We liked being able to walk down and back to the arena - it was a little over a mile away. We also enjoyed the full breakfast the next morning. All of the staff we interacted with were extremely nice and friendly, too. We will be back!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our stay was as part of a school trip for a club attending a tournament at OSU. The location was very convenient to OSU. We needed to make a late reservation and the manager Manav was very helpful in ensuring that we could find suitable rooms for our group of approximately 25 people. Milly at reception, was incredibly helpful making sure we had enough towels and bedding for pull-out coaches, additional cots, etc, and graciously handled a room change for us and a billing issue. The staff even opened the breakfast area 30 minutes early as we needed an early start the next day. We were comfortable staying here. Has a small indoor pool. We appreciate all their efforts.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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We stayed at another hotel in the area this past summer , had a really nice stay there, but then decided to stay at the Staybridge suites as company elected for a hotel with full kitchens for the week we are in town from S.K!
For starters, the hotel itself is remarkably clean, I usually take the stairs from the 3td floor every day, and each morning when I leave for work, the cleaner, mops the entire stairs and in the evenings when I return around 5-515. He seems to love his job, and what I noticed was the genuine smile, he stops, moves to the side and greets me with he warmest smile since I've been here. I gave him 20.00 from my pocket for his genuinely and extreme politeness. As for the room, some hotels have done away with carpet which I think is a much neater and cleaner look, however, the carpet in my suite was well maintained, no stains like most places we've been this year, and the kitchen does have a nice woodgrain texture which runs through the bathroom.
The breakfast was a help in the busy mornings, all i grab is usually coffee and the sweet lady I guess has gotten used to my face that she packed a bag for me which was really special.
Overall I think its most important for my review to highlight how genuine everyone is here, They have a lot of hospital patients that I've seen come and go since I've been here and they genuinely treat everyone with a lot of care and respect which I have not experience at the other hotels we have been sent to.
I appreciate the texts ech day welcoming me, asking if I need anything and the fact that this is probably the only hotel in Columbus that actually has a gated access to their parking lot. We felt extremely safe leaving our trucks which have over 10k worth of equipment at times overnight without a single issue.
For starters, the hotel itself is remarkably clean, I usually take the stairs from the 3td floor every day, and each morning when I leave for work, the cleaner, mops the entire stairs and in the evenings when I return around 5-515. He seems to love his job, and what I noticed was the genuine smile, he stops, moves to the side and greets me with he warmest smile since I've been here. I gave him 20.00 from my pocket for his genuinely and extreme politeness. As for the room, some hotels have done away with carpet which I think is a much neater and cleaner look, however, the carpet in my suite was well maintained, no stains like most places we've been this year, and the kitchen does have a nice woodgrain texture which runs through the bathroom.
The breakfast was a help in the busy mornings, all i grab is usually coffee and the sweet lady I guess has gotten used to my face that she packed a bag for me which was really special.
Overall I think its most important for my review to highlight how genuine everyone is here, They have a lot of hospital patients that I've seen come and go since I've been here and they genuinely treat everyone with a lot of care and respect which I have not experience at the other hotels we have been sent to.
I appreciate the texts ech day welcoming me, asking if I need anything and the fact that this is probably the only hotel in Columbus that actually has a gated access to their parking lot. We felt extremely safe leaving our trucks which have over 10k worth of equipment at times overnight without a single issue.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â really nice hotel
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The hotel is very nice. The rooms are big with high ceilings and comfortable beds. The staff is so friendly and the breakfast which was included in our rate was delicious. The rates for a very high demand weekend were reasonable I recommend this location when staying near OSU.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hotel was perfect for our needs for a tournament. Close to venue, clean and easy to get to many attractions in the area including shopping, OSU, and downtown Columbus. We had a group come in and all rooms were taken care of easily and everyone was very satisfied with their stay.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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breakfast starts at 630am!!
You should call the hotel for this.
Hello-- this is not ours!!! We have tried to buy out the billboard on many occasions-- they will not sell it-- there is only 3 more years left on the lease and it will be out of here-- We believe in equal rights for all-- the bill board was on the property before we built the hotel- and we have to follow through on the lease till it is over.
This isn't really a question.. lol. It's just a comment.
Hello, we have one bedroom suites
our Holiday Inn next door has two bedroom suites!
thank you
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RMÂ 536 - RMÂ 764 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Staybridge Suites University Area OSU
Which popular attractions are close to Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Nearby attractions include Union Cemetery (0.5 km), Rock Candy Healing Stones (1.1 km), and Kohl's (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lavash Cafe, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, and Harvest Kitchen and Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Staybridge Suites University Area OSU offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Staybridge Suites University Area OSU?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kelton House Museum & Garden (7.9 km), Thurber House (7.4 km), and Orange Johnson House (7.7 km).