THE location for The Ohio State University. Within walking distance to the Schottenstein Center/Value City Arena, Ohio Stadium, St. Johns Arena, and all North Campus athletic facilities. Red Roof Ohio State University is 5 minutes from downtown Columbus and all areas of OSU. Were 2 miles from Columbus Riverside Methodist Hospital and 4 miles from The Ohio State Medical Center and the Arthur G. James Cancer Center, and just one block from the University City Center and its many restaurants, bars, shopping and grocery. Red Roof OSU is also just 2 miles from Ohio State Fairgrounds and Expo Center, Crew Stadium, The Wexner Center for the Arts, and The Newport Music Hall. Enjoy a short trip to the AMC Theater or the city's Short North District and Nationwide Arena, or enjoy many parks and outdoor attractions such as the Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens and the Schermeier Olentangy River Wetlands area. Our caring and friendly staff members are ready to welcome you.