(08-20-2015 02:19 PM)Pulltown Falcon Wrote:  

(08-20-2015 11:13 AM)NIU HOY Wrote:  I did a little research about the area before I booked and didn't hear anything bad. I just looked again to see if I could find the same info and I didn't but did find this...

"The area around this property is, in my opinion and experience, SAFE. I enjoy taking walks both in the early morning and late at night, and I did so every day throughout my stay, and I never felt suspicious or unsafe. I spoke to a number of locals (specifically, staff and security at the Crew Stadium) and the consensus was that this side of I 71 is safe and the other side is the area where, mostly because of economic reasons, there is an above normal crime rate, and as a result, that area is referred to as "The Hood". Also, as there is a police academy in the vicinity, there is abundant police presence."

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevie...Ohio.html#
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevie..._Ohio.html

I value experience and facts over conjecture.

Sounds like it was written by the hotel staff.

The police academy in the vicinity is the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. It clears out on Friday afternoons as the cadre and the cadets head home for the weekend. OSP does not respond to calls on Clara St. They'll forward the calls to the Columbus Police Department. Late at night, you'll see the helicopter hovering around the hotel with the spotlight on.

My experience (having worked at the Ohio State Fair for the last 20+years and having worked 4-6 shows on the fairgrounds over the same period) is there is a reason we never put our officials up at the two hotels on Clara St.

I would never walk to a Crew game based upon the neighborhood surrounding the stadium. I grew up in Columbus and have family still living there. If you plan to stay there - You are a braver man than I am.

Sweet! This ought to be an interesting stay. It was nice knowing everyone. lol

Staying at the Hyatt Place on Yard St. in Grandview Heights. Looks decent on the website.

Probably going to stay at the Red Roof near the stadium. Not sure at the moment.

There's always the Shady Lane Motel in Columbus. If I go down there for the WMU game, that'd be on my radar...

http://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-lane-adult-motel-columbus

(08-27-2015 01:14 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  There's always the Shady Lane Motel in Columbus. If I go down there for the WMU game, that'd be on my radar...

http://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-lane-adult-motel-columbus

Booked and excited for it

(08-27-2015 01:31 PM)Stay Cool Wrote:  

(08-27-2015 01:14 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  There's always the Shady Lane Motel in Columbus. If I go down there for the WMU game, that'd be on my radar...

http://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-lane-adult-motel-columbus

Booked and excited for it

Looks nice. Enjoy your stay!!











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(08-27-2015 01:58 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(08-27-2015 01:31 PM)Stay Cool Wrote:  

(08-27-2015 01:14 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  There's always the Shady Lane Motel in Columbus. If I go down there for the WMU game, that'd be on my radar...

http://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-lane-adult-motel-columbus

Booked and excited for it

Looks nice. Enjoy your stay!!











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Hmmm...odd place to put the mirror, dontcha think DF?

(08-27-2015 01:58 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(08-27-2015 01:31 PM)Stay Cool Wrote:  

(08-27-2015 01:14 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  There's always the Shady Lane Motel in Columbus. If I go down there for the WMU game, that'd be on my radar...

http://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-lane-adult-motel-columbus

Booked and excited for it

Looks nice. Enjoy your stay!!











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Ppfftt acting like you aren't staying in the same room as i so we can high five while enjoying the "amenities" offered...

(08-20-2015 04:26 PM)NIU02 Wrote:  Staying at the Hyatt Place on Yard St. in Grandview Heights. Looks decent on the website.

That is a new development outside of downtown Columbus. Not many bars around you, but you have two within a walking distance. The Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill, and my personal favorite Hofbrauhaus Columbus.

Quote:Looks nice. Enjoy your stay!!

"When you find a girl you DON'T want to bring home to mom, bring her to Shady Lane! We have hourly rates, too!"