
Escape to Columbus: Baymont by Wyndham Rickenbacker's Unbeatable Deal!
Escape to Columbus: Baymont by Wyndham Rickenbacker… Deal or No Deal? (A Rambling Review)
Okay, so I just got back from a little Columbus adventure, and I need to spill the tea… or maybe the lukewarm coffee, because, well, Baymont by Wyndham Rickenbacker. They've got this "Unbeatable Deal" tagline, which, let's be frank, intrigued me. I mean, who doesn't love a bargain? Especially when you're hoping to escape the soul-crushing monotony of your everyday life? (Okay, maybe that was just me.)
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Alright, now buckle up, buttercups. This ain't gonna be your typical shiny, perfectly polished review. This is my messy, honest, and frankly, slightly caffeinated take.
(Disclaimer: I went here, I saw this, I ate that. My experience, your mileage may vary. And yes, I'm a little jaded. Sue me.)
First Impressions (and the Labyrinthine Parking Lot):
Right off the bat, the parking situation was… an experience. Let's just say it wasn't exactly clear where to go. You know, the kind of parking lot that makes you question your life choices and if you remembered to take the photo of the license plate? But hey, free parking. I'll take it. (Car park [free of charge] - check!)
Accessibility & Getting Around (Because We Need to Talk About This):
This is where Baymont really shines, or at least, tries to. They definitely seem to have put effort into making it accessible. I saw wheelchair accessible entrances and (thankfully) a elevator. Facilities for disabled guests seem to be a real consideration. I appreciate that. Kudos to them.
The Room: My Fortress of Beige (And Surprisingly Decent Wi-Fi!)
Alright, the room. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Initially, I thought I'd have to check out Internet access – wireless, then I found out Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! was actually real! Rejoice! (Though, I should warn you, the decor… well, it's beige. A lot of beige. The stuff in the mirror. The carpet. The… alright, I'll stop.) My room had Air conditioning (thank the heavens), a Desk for pretending to work (failed miserably), and a Coffee/tea maker (essential!). The TV with Satellite/cable channels got me through a particularly dull afternoon. Non-smoking rooms, thankfully. Smoke detector and Fire extinguisher in the room. Also, Safety/security feature as expected. They even managed to include a window that opens. (Small victories, people, small victories.)
Now, for a bit of a rant: The bathrooms phone?! Why?! Like are we really that invested in the bath that we need to call someone? I didn't see bathrobes, which I was a bit disappointed about. But the toiletries, not bad.
Cleanliness and Safety: Sanitizing Shenanigans
Okay, in this post-pandemic world, cleanliness is king. And Baymont does attempt to look the part. They had Anti-viral cleaning products in use, and Rooms sanitized between stays. I even noticed Daily disinfection in common areas, or so it seemed. Individually-wrapped food options were also a plus. Felt safe enough, I suppose. Though I'm still side-eyeing those hotel hallway carpets…
The Food… Ah, the Food (And My Quest for a Decent Cup of Coffee):
Breakfast was… included. (Breakfast [buffet]) Let's just say it wasn't winning any Michelin stars. A bit of the usual suspects. I can’t remember, nor can I find evidence of, Asian Breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Breakfast in room, Breakfast takeaway service, but I could be wrong. I did see Coffee/tea in restaurant, which, for me, translated to "survival." And they had a Snack bar, which came in handy. I’d probably opt to get food delivery next time, but I may be biased.
The Amenities - Pools, Gyms, and a Sauna (Theoretically):
They had a Swimming pool [outdoor]. A nice thing to see when it's hot outside. Other options I saw were Fitness center.
The Extras: Services, Conveniences, and the Oddities
- Cash withdrawal: Available, thank goodness.
- Concierge: Spotted a helpful person
- Laundry service: Yup.
- Meeting/banquet facilities: Present and accounted for.
- Luggage storage: A must.
The "Unbeatable Deal" Verdict:
Look, Baymont by Wyndham Rickenbacker isn't the Ritz. But it's also not a complete disaster. For the price, it's… acceptable. It definitely has its quirks and, let’s be honest, it wasn't the most glamorous spot on the planet. But the staff were friendly, the Wi-Fi was reliable, and the free parking saved me some cash.
Overall:
It's a solid option if you're looking for a budget-friendly stay with a decent level of accessibility and basic amenities. Just don't go expecting a five-star experience. Embrace the beige, grab a coffee, and get ready to explore Columbus. And pack some snacks. Just in case.
Would I go back? Maybe. If I was on a budget. And if I needed a quick escape from the soul-crushing monotony. You know, just in case.
Final Score: 6.5/10 (Could use some more color, and maybe a better coffee machine.)
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the chaotic, glorious, and slightly questionable adventure that is my trip to… drumroll …COLUMBUS, OHIO! Stayed at the Baymont by Wyndham near Rickenbacker. Don’t judge my budget choices, okay? We all gotta start somewhere!
Day 1: Arrival and the Quest for Coffee That Doesn't Taste Like Cardboard
1:00 PM: Landed at John Glenn Columbus International (CMH). Jet lag is already bitch-slapping me. Seriously, how can you lose an hour in the same country? It's witchcraft, I tell you! Found the shuttle… eventually. The driver seemed like he'd seen some things. Silent judge.
2:00 PM: Checked into the Baymont. Okay, it's… clean. That's a win, right? The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and… ambition? I don't know, man. Gotta find it. The staff was friendly, thankfully. After that flight, I needed something to mellow me out, a big fat hug, and a beer. Preferably in that order.
2:30 PM: The quest for good coffee BEGINS. The complimentary coffee in the Baymont lobby? Yeah, no. It tasted like burnt toast dipped in sadness. I'm on a mission, people! Armed with Google Maps and a desperate caffeine craving, I set out.
3:00 PM: Failed attempt #1: A gas station with a suspiciously glowing coffee dispenser. Nope. Just… nope.
3:30 PM: Success! Found a cute little local coffee shop (I'm not name-dropping, gotta keep the local secrets, but it was near my hotel). The barista was a hipster, naturally. But the coffee? Heavenly. I almost cried. Sat there for an hour, just basking in the caffeine glory and people-watching. Ah, Columbus, you were already showing me a good time.
4:30 PM: Back to the hotel to crash. My brain felt like a wet sponge.
6:00 PM: Dinner. Decided to keep it simple and eat something from a chain.
Day 2: The Zoo and the Mystery of the Missing Remote
9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Found the waffles this time and downed two. Pretty decent. I am not picky when it comes to free food.
10:00 AM: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! This was HIGH on my list. I am a sucker for animals, and I was not disappointed. The polar bears were majestic, the gorillas were surprisingly chill (one of them was just casually eating a carrot!), and the sea lions… well, they were sea lions. Loud and sassy. I spent, maybe, three hours there, watching the animals just be animals. The energy was contagious.
1:00 PM: Lunch at the zoo. Had to eat what was available.
2:00 PM: Back to the hotel. I felt like a little kid who'd been running all day. Passed out in the hotel room.
4:00 PM: Uh oh. Where's the remote? I looked. I looked some more. I lifted the cushions, checked behind the dresser… NOTHING. This is a disaster! My mind raced. Was there a TV pirate in the hotel? Did the ghost of a former guest steal it? Did I accidentally… eat it? (I am not proud of that thought.)
6:00 PM: After a few hours of frantic searching – and some questionable snacks – I finally gave up and called the front desk… who, naturally, couldn't find it either. So, I watched the hotel TV on the floor.
Day 3: Adventure! And then, a little bit of chaos
9:00 AM: Breakfast - waffles.
10:00 AM: Attempting to visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Got lost. For a while. Did find a cute little cafe. The experience was good but somewhat confusing.
1:00 PM: Lunch at an interesting restaurant. The food was good.
2:00 PM: Feeling exhausted. Back to the hotel.
4:00 PM: A little bit of work. Then napping.
6:00 PM: Dinner.
Day 4: Departure and the lingering memory of the remote.
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. The eggs this time were… better. Score!
- 10:00 AM: Checked out of the Baymont! (And the remote remained missing. I swear, it's a conspiracy.)
- 10:30 PM: Drove to CMH. The drive was uneventful, which was a relief after the remote drama.
- 12:00 PM: Flight home.
Final Thoughts:
Columbus, you were a mixed bag! The coffee was amazing, the zoo was fantastic, and the lack of a remote… well, that was an experience. The Baymont was… a hotel. It was clean. I survived. I had a good time. I would go back to Columbus, maybe upgrade my budget a bit.
Until next time, Ohio! And if anyone finds a missing TV remote near Rickenbacker, you know who to call.
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Okay, so... "Escape to Columbus: Baymont by Wyndham Rickenbacker's Unbeatable Deal!"... Seriously? What's the *deal*? Is it *actually* unbeatable? Don't they *all* say that?
Alright, alright, settle down, you cynical little travel guru! Look, I get it. "Unbeatable Deal" is right up there with "World's Best Pizza" – a phrase everyone’s chucking around. But here’s the thing: I actually *stayed* at the Baymont near Rickenbacker. And look, it's not going to win any design awards, but… *for the price*? Yeah, it hit a sweet spot. The "deal" involves a package – probably some sort of flight + hotel combo. Don't get me wrong, I spent a bit of time on some discount travel sites, and saw it advertised, the price *was* pretty tempting. So it wasn't quite *unbeatable* if you are willing to spend 10 hours looking for flight and hotel packages. But for the convenience (and frankly, the laziness of not wanting to spend all day hunting) it was a win.
Look, it’s practical, clean-ish, and close to the airport. If you're on a budget and just need a place to crash before, after, or between flights? Yeah, it's a contender. And if you're like me, and you'd *rather* be anywhere but wasting your precious vacation time poring over spreadsheets of flight comparisons, then you'll be in seventh heaven.
Speaking of the airport... How *close* is "near"? And does that mean I can *hear* the airplanes? Because I'm not really into that.
Okay, "near" is relative, right? It's like when your friend says their new apartment is "just a stone's throw away." Turns out, it's a two-hour hike. With the Baymont? It's genuinely pretty close. Maybe a five-minute, slightly terrifying, drive through industrial zones. It's Rickenbacker, so yeah, there's aircraft traffic. But honestly? It wasn't as bad as I was anticipating.
Now, I’m a light sleeper. Like, if a squirrel farts three blocks away, I’m awake. But there's some decent soundproofing, or maybe I was just so exhausted from the flight, I passed out before the engines could scare me awake. Either way, the airplane noise wasn't enough to ruin my stay, definitely not as bad as some other airport hotels. So, good news: You *probably* won't be woken up by a 747 taking off at 3 AM. Unless you snagged a room directly facing the runway. Then, well, good luck.
The hotel itself... What's it *really* like? Be honest! Is it like, a total dive? Am I going to find questionable stains on the carpet?
Alright, let's be real here. It’s not the Ritz. It's more like… a slightly-used, but functional, hotel. Think Motel 6 with a slightly-nicer-than-average breakfast bar. The rooms are… well, they're rooms. The decor is beige-city. My room had a faint whiff of… something. Not quite stale cigarettes, not quite air freshener. Just… a *smell*. It wasn't horrifying, but it was *there*.
The carpet was... Look, I've seen worse. I’ve walked on carpets that look like a crime scene, but this was just… a bit worn. Possibly needing a deep clean? Maybe. However, it did have a bed, it had a shower that actually worked (with decent water pressure – a small miracle!), and the TV had a ridiculous amount of channels. And, you know, a clean(ish) bathroom. Which, let's be honest, is all you really need at 2 AM after you’ve been delayed for 8 hours. Don't go expecting a jacuzzi, though. Unless you count the bathtub, which you probably shouldn't.
Breakfast! Is it the usual sad continental fare, or is there *hope*? Because I *need* my breakfast.
Breakfast? That's where the Baymont actually… surprised me. It’s not gourmet, mind you. It's not a Michelin-star affair. But it was *decent*. They had the usual suspects: cereal, toast, some sad-looking pastries, and pre-made scrambled eggs. I'm usually a scrambled-egg-denier, but these were surprisingly… edible. They had a waffle maker! And, the best part? A coffee machine that actually dispensed decent coffee. Not that burnt, weak stuff that tastes like dishwater.
I sat in my room and quietly ate, and I felt fine. Then again, you're probably not going here for a culinary experience. If you need more than toast and coffee, then maybe bring your own stash of goodies, otherwise, it's a perfectly acceptable breakfast. Maybe even good. Fine, it *was* good. Don't tell anyone I said that. I don't want it to get any more crowded. And honestly, breakfast alone justifies the "deal." Sort of.
What's around it? Anything to *do*? Or am I trapped in a beige purgatory?
Okay, let's be brutally honest: you're not staying at this Baymont for the vibrant nightlife or the picturesque scenery. You’re staying there for convenience or, for the deal. Rickenbacker is located on the edge of the Ohio city. It's industrial. There's… a pilot school. Some warehouses. Fast-food restaurants.
There's *some* stuff nearby. A Target, a few chain restaurants. But if you're looking for a lively city experience, you'll need to head into downtown Columbus. It's not exactly a walk away. You'll need a car, or a ride-sharing service. Don't expect to just wander around and stumble upon hidden gems. This is not that kind of place. This is the hotel where you come to, or leave from, the airport. That’s okay, sometimes. I mean, if you are on a layover, or have a very early flight, hey, it is perfect!
The staff! Are they nice? Because bad service can make or break a trip for me.
The staff? They were… totally fine. Not overly friendly, not overly surly. Just… doing their jobs. I needed a late check-out and they were accommodating, a big plus in my book. So, they were more than okay! There was one thing that was a bit of an issue. Getting a taxi was an absolute nightmare. I had to call, re-call, and chase. They need to fix that! But it might have been a one-off, and not necessarily a fault of the hotel.
I didn't encounter any outrageous rudeness, which is always a win. Think of them as the friendly, if slightly anonymous, faces that get you through the process of checking in, and checking out. Efficiency is what you want, and you know, they achieve that. The staff gets a solid "adequate" rating from me. They weren’t trying to win any awardsFindelicious Hotels


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