About Motel 6 Columbus North Polaris
Conveniently located off highway I-71 on the outskirts of Ohio’s state capital, Motel 6 Columbus North - Polaris offers simple low-cost accommodation about ten miles north of downtown Columbus. Highlights include free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Simple rooms all feature air-conditioning, an en suite bathroom with shower, cable TV with free expanded channels, free local calls and a desk. Accessible rooms are available too.
Facilities at Motel 6 Columbus North - Polaris comprise a 24-hour front desk, vending machines, a conference room and elevators. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free.
Guests can start the day with free morning coffee and a short walk away is a wide choice of roadside eateries.
Port Columbus International Airport is about 14 miles away from Motel 6 Columbus North – Polaris while Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is about 20 minutes’ drive away. Polaris Fashion Place shopping mall is about ten minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Handy roadside location
The location just off Interstate 71 in the northern suburbs of Columbus was welcomed by most visitors who liked the proximity to roadside amenities like restaurants and convenience stores. Motorists appreciated the easy access to main roads for getting around the city.
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Praise for customer service
Reviewers often had praise for the customer service, describing staff on the front desk as polite, friendly and attentive.
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Bang for your buck
Many guests said this no frills accommodation was more than adequately clean and comfortable for a shorter stay. Because of its affordable rates, reviewers often felt they got decent value for money. There was further praise for the various freebies guests could enjoy like morning coffee, parking and in-room Wi-Fi, although some users claimed the network suffered from slow speeds.
Negative Reviews
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Claims of property showing its age
Critics often called the building dated and said it would benefit from further updating to address issues in some rooms like aging carpets, water supply interruptions, broken fixtures and fittings, unreliable air-conditioning and tired-looking furniture. There were also some reports of non-functioning door locks which occasionally proved frustrating to resolve.
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Mixed reports on cleanliness standards
Although some guests were perfectly satisfied with the cleanliness of the property, others were unimpressed. Critics claimed they sometimes encountered stained linens, mold in bathrooms and dirty floors. Lingering tobacco smells were also reported in some of the non-smoking rooms.
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Occasional pet-friendly policy confusion
According to some guests traveling with pets, this motel's pet-friendly policy wasn't always applied consistently. Some reviewers claimed animals could only stay if they met certain criteria or if owners could provide various identification documents. If you're intending to bring a pet it might be wise to double check with the motel first.