The staff was very courteous and helpful. Happy to see there were cameras covering the building exteriors and parking lot monitored by the front desk clerk. The price was reasonable and the room was well maintained and the mattress was very comfortable. The only issue and it is important, was the poor quality internet signal. We had to switch to data. Not a make or break issue. We will stay there again.

Daniel and the staff are awesome!!!! We come here when we are in Seattle because the staff is awesome !!

This was a very nice retro motel. People fantastic, clean, cheery.

Columbus Motor Inn was exactly what I was looking for. While other hotel rooms in the area cost $200-$300, I stayed at CMI for less than $100. Prostitutes worked the sidewalks a block away, but the parking area was very well lit. The room itself was old and tired but comfortable. Everything worked and I never felt unsafe. The guy at the front desk gave me accurate and helpful advice about local transportation. I would definitely stay here again.

Rooms were very clean and staff was extremely nice

The staff was very nice and helpful Constent security (felt safe) Got the 100 $ deposit right back Recommend

Best place to stay in Seattle on a budget.

Rooms were clean and large. Very comfortable and good bargain. The night staff and manager were awesome.

The room is spacious and clean

Staff was really nice and fit every need, a little noisy, from traffic near by but other than that it was nice. Thankyou to the guy at the front desk!!

no hair dryer in the room, but i asked at the desk and he had one to give me, so all is well! heating unit pumped out plenty of heat for the room. other units were very quiet at night despite being new years eve!

everything was ok considering its price. The heater was warm and good without any discomfort. The staff were also friendly.

Cool staff , super quiet, good size rooms

Most nicest people, it was my first time in seattle and, was beatifull, this place is economic with everthing clean, and safety

Staff was so nice, the rest was an average stay

No riff raff… safe and quiet

Good enough for the price. It was super cheap. It appeared clean but my feet got gritty walking on the floors.

Good and friendly staff

My only complaint is the bathroom toilet. I thought I was using the toilet in an elementary school. 3 out of 5 us us who were traveling together have had either back of knee surgery and that low toilet made things very difficult.

There is nothing good about this property, it is old with dirty floor, bathroom, beddings and overall filthy. I took this facility because there was nothing else available in the area. Even the the door lock was sloppy with the key system. It is a place for one night stand for hookers

We enjoyed our stay

Service

Not everyone can afford paying first class prices, but we all deserve first class service. That's what you get at The Columbus Inn on Aurora. The only hotel for any and all of my future lodging needs.

Fair warning - I would guess that the positive reviews this place gets are probably from local thieves looking to draw in their marks. The man working at the front desk was nice and also reasonable, and after I first told him we were not going to stay the night he reassured me that he walks the property with his dog every couple hours. Not much solace in that if you've seen what I saw though. Building is not too run down but the doors don't seem super secure. The room was not very clean, food crumbs and bottle caps on the floor. Bed was made and sheets clean, but in inspecting the bed found a jagged piece of coat hanger stashed within the made bedding - clearly put there after the room was 'cleaned' - someone was in the room before us, why.. I have no idea. Neighbourhood is known for prostitution (I have no problem with this profession but don't need to be surrounded by it while on vacation) and full on human trafficking apparently. We stayed in our room only as long as it took to find somewhere better to stay and left in less than an hour. If you're not from Seattle and don't know the area - probably don't stay here.

The staff was fantastic, let us have an early check in. It wasn't the nicest part of town but I never once felt unsafe, it was old but clean and it was a place to lay my head and relax. Bed was surprisingly comfy, and they also gave me extra pillows for my stay. Free parking and the bus stop to get downtown was a 5-10 minute walk. Great food within 10-15 minutes driving as well. Would stay again

Room recently renovated. Bath room clean, room spacious, no bad odor. Bedding clean

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The unit is provided minimal toilet paper and minimal towels. Definitely a ”no frills” place to stay with emphasis on “no frills”. The unit we had was clean, the TV worked, and a microwave along with a refrigerator in it. Beds were great. Location wise, it’s ok

I can’t believe I found this place in Airbnb. Totally disgusting, prostitution in driveway, broken everything , plumbing didn’t work, terrible small towels, place smelled horrible like bug spray.

I knew that I hadn’t booked a high end motel, but based on recent reviews I was expecting better. While the room was clean, there was an odd smell which I’m guessing was coming from the black mould around the bathroom window. There are some less than desirable characters walking the streets but we were happy to see a ton of lighting in the parking lot when we returned from the concert. Next time we will just bite the bullet and stay closer to downtown.

Contrary to some of the older reviews, our room on the second floor was large, updated, clean, and altogether satisfactory. I believe this property has been recently remodeling and improving their facility. A satisfactory experience at a satisfactory price.

The room and linens were clean and comfortable, the staff were very kind and friendly, and the location was great for using public transit!