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Summary of reviewsThe Urban, located adjacent to Ohio State University (OSU), offers an outstanding combination of convenience, value and comfort. Its prime location makes it ideal for visitors attending OSU events, such as games or graduations with added proximity to the Ohio Stadium and Schottenstein Center. The hotel occupies a quiet and safe neighborhood and provides easy access to downtown Columbus.
The rooms, though compact and reminiscent of college dorms, are designed for efficiency and modernity. They feature amenities such as kitchenettes, Murphy beds and espresso makers. Despite their small size, many guests appreciate the stylish decor, cleanliness and functional layout. Common areas further enhance the guest experience by alleviating any sense of cramped space.
Cleanliness is a major highlight with guests frequently describing the hotel and its rooms as immaculately clean and well-maintained. The modern amenities and fresh environment contribute to a comfortable and home-like experience.
The staff at The Urban are consistently praised for their friendliness, professionalism and willingness to assist. Guests find the team courteous, welcoming and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant stay from check-in to departure.
Additional amenities include a well-equipped yet compact gym, secure and convenient underground parking and free parking with key-card access, all enhancing the guest experience. However, the gym can be occasionally closed and the parking layout might initially confuse some guests.
While The Urban excels in many areas, it has some room for improvement. The free wifi often encounters connectivity issues, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the beds receive mixed reviews with some guests finding them exceptionally comfortable and others experiencing issues with mattress quality or placement relative to air conditioning units.
Overall, The Urban is a top choice for both leisure and business travelers visiting OSU or nearby attractions. Its superb location, clean and modern facilities and exceptional staff create a welcoming and comfortable environment, despite minor shortcomings.
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The rooms, though compact and reminiscent of college dorms, are designed for efficiency and modernity. They feature amenities such as kitchenettes, Murphy beds and espresso makers. Despite their small size, many guests appreciate the stylish decor, cleanliness and functional layout. Common areas further enhance the guest experience by alleviating any sense of cramped space.
Cleanliness is a major highlight with guests frequently describing the hotel and its rooms as immaculately clean and well-maintained. The modern amenities and fresh environment contribute to a comfortable and home-like experience.
The staff at The Urban are consistently praised for their friendliness, professionalism and willingness to assist. Guests find the team courteous, welcoming and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant stay from check-in to departure.
Additional amenities include a well-equipped yet compact gym, secure and convenient underground parking and free parking with key-card access, all enhancing the guest experience. However, the gym can be occasionally closed and the parking layout might initially confuse some guests.
While The Urban excels in many areas, it has some room for improvement. The free wifi often encounters connectivity issues, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the beds receive mixed reviews with some guests finding them exceptionally comfortable and others experiencing issues with mattress quality or placement relative to air conditioning units.
Overall, The Urban is a top choice for both leisure and business travelers visiting OSU or nearby attractions. Its superb location, clean and modern facilities and exceptional staff create a welcoming and comfortable environment, despite minor shortcomings.
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Guest Reviews
When it comes to convenience and prime positioning, The Urban hits all the right notes. Nestled right next to Ohio State University (OSU), this hotel offers an unbeatable location for visiting the campus or attending events at Ohio Stadium and the Schottenstein Center. Whether you're in town for a concert, game day or graduation, you can’t get much closer to the action.
Guests consistently praise the proximity to OSU, noting that the hotel is within walking distance to many campus attractions, restaurants and social hangouts. This makes it an ideal spot for both university visitors and those with business commitments at Ohio State. The location also offers a quiet, safe neighborhood feel and it’s close enough to downtown Columbus for those looking to explore the city's vibrant atmosphere.
Affordable and clean rooms further complement the excellent location, making The Urban a fantastic choice for travelers on a budget. Additional amenities such as secure garage parking and modern conveniences like cleanliness and updated rooms ensure a comfortable stay. Many guests also appreciate the property's unique character, being a former college dormitory turned hotel, which adds a quirky charm to the overall experience.
In summary, The Urban offers superb convenience, great value and an unbeatable location for any visitor to OSU or the nearby attractions, making it a top pick for both leisure and business travelers in Columbus.
Tucked away in a vibrant city, The Urban offers a unique take on affordable accommodation. Despite the compact nature of its rooms, these spaces are thoughtfully designed to maximize efficiency and functionality. Many guests appreciated the modern design, cozy atmosphere and cleanliness of the rooms, which often included useful amenities like a kitchenette, Murphy beds and even an in-room espresso maker.
The efficient use of space and stylish decor contribute to a charming and comfortable stay, though the limited room size was a recurring observation. Perfect for solo travelers or short stays, the rooms provide everything necessary despite their small dimensions. Some guests highlighted the clever storage solutions and how well-equipped the rooms are, making effective use of every square foot.
Although described as small or even tiny by many, the rooms have a cute and modern aesthetic that resonates well with those looking for a cozy, hostel-like experience. The common areas also help alleviate the cramped feeling, providing additional space for relaxation. Plus, the clean and well-maintained condition of the rooms ensures a pleasant stay.
Overall, The Urban’s rooms may remind some of college dorms, but they manage to strike a balance between functionality and style, making it a charming option for budget-conscious travelers.
The beds at The Urban receive mixed reviews from guests. The positive feedback highlights that many found the beds to be exceptionally comfortable with phrases such as "super comfy," "comfortable bed," and "slept like a baby" frequently mentioned. A significant number of guests praised the quality of the mattresses and appreciated the pillow tops and room spaciousness that contributed to a cozy stay.
However, not all experiences were positive. Some guests reported issues with the beds, including mattresses that sagged, deformed or were overly soft, leading to discomfort. The placement of air conditioning units close to the bed also resulted in some discomfort for those sensitive to cold air. Additionally, the fold-out couch and Murphy beds received mixed feedback with some praising their comfort and others finding them challenging, especially for taller individuals.
In summary, while many guests enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep at The Urban, a notable number encountered issues that suggest the quality and comfort of the beds might vary across different rooms.
Guests at 'The Urban' highlighted the impressive cleanliness and modern amenities of the hotel. From the rooms to the entire building, guests repeatedly noted that everything was very clean, comfortable and well-organized. Many mentioned the property as being immaculately clean or even sparkling clean with rooms that were super clean, cozy and updated. The hotel was described as having new, fresh and modern facilities, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Notably, the property was well-maintained and functional with clean and comfortable environments that felt like home. Guests appreciated the clean and convenient location, some mentioning proximity to attractions like Ohio stadium. The overall feedback pointed to a well-kept venue, though one review did mention an instance where the bedding from a previous guest wasn't changed. However, the vast majority of comments emphasized the spectacular cleanliness, making 'The Urban' a top choice for travelers seeking a spotless and modern place to stay.
Guests of 'The Urban' repeatedly praised the hotel staff for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Many reviewers highlighted the staff as very friendly, personable and courteous. The front desk personnel, in particular, were often described as polite, welcoming and accommodating. The staff's professionalism and efficient service were frequently noted, contributing to a pleasant experience no matter the time of day. Guests appreciated the staff's willingness to go above and beyond, showing compassion and attentiveness to their needs. Overall, the staff's courteous and approachable nature, along with their consistent readiness to assist with directions or any inquiries, made a significant positive impact on guests' stays at the hotel.
The reviews of The Urban's wifi consistently highlight significant connectivity issues. Guests frequently experienced problems with the wifi cutting off and needing to be reconnected often, creating an unreliable internet experience. Additionally, some reviews noted a lack of instructions for connecting to the wifi. Overall, the inconsistent wifi service impacted guests’ ability to use devices and stream content seamlessly during their stay.
The Urban offers a gym that is compact yet well-equipped, providing guests with the essentials needed for a full travel workout. Despite its size, the workout room is appreciated for its range of fitness equipment. However, there have been occasions when the fitness center was closed, which could be an inconvenience for those looking forward to using it during their stay. Overall, the gym receives positive remarks for its adequacy and quality of equipment.
The Urban boasts convenient and free underground parking, which many guests found to be a major highlight of their stay. The secure parking garage, located directly under the building, provides a safe and easily accessible option for visitors. Despite some initial confusion and the slightly tight spaces, the parking area is generally well-received for its security features, including key-card access and security locks.
Guests appreciated the enclosed and secure nature of the parking, deeming it a valuable amenity included in their stay. While a few mentioned difficulties with navigation and understanding the parking layout at first, most found the parking convenient once they settled in. The provision of free parking was noted repeatedly as a significant benefit, making it easy for guests to park their vehicles and explore the area without concerns.
In summary, 'The Urban' offers a secure and convenient parking experience, despite some initial challenges in understanding the layout with the added bonus of being free for all guests.
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Location
Guests consistently praise the proximity to OSU, noting that the hotel is within walking distance to many campus attractions, restaurants and social hangouts. This makes it an ideal spot for both university visitors and those with business commitments at Ohio State. The location also offers a quiet, safe neighborhood feel and it’s close enough to downtown Columbus for those looking to explore the city's vibrant atmosphere.
Affordable and clean rooms further complement the excellent location, making The Urban a fantastic choice for travelers on a budget. Additional amenities such as secure garage parking and modern conveniences like cleanliness and updated rooms ensure a comfortable stay. Many guests also appreciate the property's unique character, being a former college dormitory turned hotel, which adds a quirky charm to the overall experience.
In summary, The Urban offers superb convenience, great value and an unbeatable location for any visitor to OSU or the nearby attractions, making it a top pick for both leisure and business travelers in Columbus.
Rooms
The efficient use of space and stylish decor contribute to a charming and comfortable stay, though the limited room size was a recurring observation. Perfect for solo travelers or short stays, the rooms provide everything necessary despite their small dimensions. Some guests highlighted the clever storage solutions and how well-equipped the rooms are, making effective use of every square foot.
Although described as small or even tiny by many, the rooms have a cute and modern aesthetic that resonates well with those looking for a cozy, hostel-like experience. The common areas also help alleviate the cramped feeling, providing additional space for relaxation. Plus, the clean and well-maintained condition of the rooms ensures a pleasant stay.
Overall, The Urban’s rooms may remind some of college dorms, but they manage to strike a balance between functionality and style, making it a charming option for budget-conscious travelers.
Beds
However, not all experiences were positive. Some guests reported issues with the beds, including mattresses that sagged, deformed or were overly soft, leading to discomfort. The placement of air conditioning units close to the bed also resulted in some discomfort for those sensitive to cold air. Additionally, the fold-out couch and Murphy beds received mixed feedback with some praising their comfort and others finding them challenging, especially for taller individuals.
In summary, while many guests enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep at The Urban, a notable number encountered issues that suggest the quality and comfort of the beds might vary across different rooms.
Cleanliness
Notably, the property was well-maintained and functional with clean and comfortable environments that felt like home. Guests appreciated the clean and convenient location, some mentioning proximity to attractions like Ohio stadium. The overall feedback pointed to a well-kept venue, though one review did mention an instance where the bedding from a previous guest wasn't changed. However, the vast majority of comments emphasized the spectacular cleanliness, making 'The Urban' a top choice for travelers seeking a spotless and modern place to stay.
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Wi-Fi
Gym
Parking
Guests appreciated the enclosed and secure nature of the parking, deeming it a valuable amenity included in their stay. While a few mentioned difficulties with navigation and understanding the parking layout at first, most found the parking convenient once they settled in. The provision of free parking was noted repeatedly as a significant benefit, making it easy for guests to park their vehicles and explore the area without concerns.
In summary, 'The Urban' offers a secure and convenient parking experience, despite some initial challenges in understanding the layout with the added bonus of being free for all guests.
No, The Urban doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Urban.
No, The Urban doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Urban.
Yes, The Urban has a gym.
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