Brookside Motel

3020 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, Columbus, United States

Guest rating: 3.0 / 5

Brookside Motel is a budget-style roadside motel located at 3020 E Main St in Columbus, Ohio. With a public rating of 3/5 based on 150 reviews, it’s positioned as a simple base for travelers who plan to spend most of their time out in the city. Amenities are not documented in the available property information, so prospective guests may want to confirm essentials directly before arrival. The motel sits within reach of major Columbus cultural and downtown attractions, including the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (about 3.2 km away) and the Columbus Museum of Art (about 6.0 km away). Other nearby points of interest include the Ohio Statehouse (about 6.9 km), COSI (about 7.6 km), and North Market Downtown (about 7.5 km). Outdoor and walkable destinations such as the Scioto Mile Fountain (about 7.3 km), Columbus Commons (about 6.9 km), and Scioto Audubon Metro Park (about 7.6 km) are also a short drive away.

Best for

This motel is best suited to travelers looking for a basic, no-frills place to sleep with driving access to central Columbus attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory, the Columbus Museum of Art, COSI, and the Ohio Statehouse. It may appeal to budget-minded visitors whose priority is being within a few to several kilometers of downtown museums, markets, and parks rather than on-site features (which are not documented).

Travel tips

Plan on using a car or rideshare for most outings, as key attractions are spread across roughly 3–9 km, from Franklin Park Conservatory (3.2 km) to the Wexner Center for the Arts (9.2 km). For a dense sightseeing day, cluster stops downtown—North Market, COSI, the Statehouse, Scioto Mile Fountain, and Columbus Commons are all within about 6.9–7.6 km of the motel. Because amenities are not listed, confirm practical needs (parking, Wi‑Fi, and check-in details) directly with the property before arriving.

What guests say

Review excerpts point to mixed experiences. Some guests note positives around bathroom cleanliness and reliable hot water in the shower. Negative feedback includes dissatisfaction with reception/front-desk experience and perceptions of high pricing relative to what is offered. A serious concern raised in the excerpts is the presence of bed bugs, indicating that pest issues are a noted complaint in guest comments.

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