Express Motel
301 Bihl Ave, Northwood, OH 43619, Northwood, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.4 / 5
Express Motel is a 3-star motel in Northwood, Ohio, located at 301 Bihl Ave, positioned for quick access to Toledo-area attractions and parks. Public guest feedback suggests day-to-day housekeeping is a notable operational focus, and the property is used by some travelers for longer weekly stays. Amenities are not documented in the available listing information, so on-site features should be confirmed directly with the motel. In the surrounding area, guests are within a short drive of waterfront and downtown Toledo sights such as Glass City Metropark and The Ribbon (about 5.5 km), Promenade Park (about 6.0 km), and the National Museum of the Great Lakes and Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship (about 5.6 km). Popular entertainment and family destinations nearby include Hollywood Casino Toledo (about 5.7 km), Imagination Station (about 6.1 km), Toledo Museum of Art and the Glass Pavilion (about 8.3 km), and the Toledo Zoo (about 8.7 km). For more outdoor time, Pearson Metropark is about 4.6 km away, with Maumee Bay State Park around 11.3 km and Fort Meigs Historic Site about 16.0 km from the property.
Best for
This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who prioritize a simple base near Toledo attractions over a long list of documented amenities. It can also fit extended-stay guests, as reviews reference weekly pricing and routine room cleaning, and its location makes it convenient for trips to the metroparks, museums, casino, and downtown riverfront.
Travel tips
Expect a deposit policy: reviews indicate a deposit is required (at least for weekly stays), so plan for an extra charge at check-in and confirm whether it applies to overnight reservations. If you want to spend time along the riverfront, Glass City Metropark/The Ribbon is roughly 5.5 km away and Promenade Park is about 6.0 km, making it easy to combine in a single outing. For a family day, Imagination Station (~6.1 km) and the Toledo Zoo (~8.7 km) are close enough for short drive times from Northwood.
What guests say
Guest feedback frequently highlights value for the price and notes that rooms are cleaned regularly, suggesting housekeeping is a consistent focus. Several reviews also comment on staff, with some describing hardworking, helpful management while others report unfriendly or rude interactions. Room condition is a mixed theme: some guests are satisfied given the cost, while others say rooms need upgrades, with smoking rooms specifically mentioned as needing improvement. Reviews also mention a deposit requirement (notably for weekly stays) as a practical detail that can affect check-in expectations.
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