Best Western Richland Inn-Mansfield
"3.8-rated Best Western off I-71 with a Whirlpool Suite, indoor pool, and free breakfast. A value option for couples and race weekends."
About The Hotel
Located off I-71 between Mansfield and Bellville, the Best Western Mansfield/Bellville is a value hotel where the Whirlpool Suite is a genuine room category. It’s designed for couples seeking a private soak near the Ohio State Reformatory, Mid-Ohio race course, and Snow Trails skiing. The hotel’s indoor pool, free breakfast, and easy interstate access make it a practical base for road trips. Honest note: recent guest reviews are candid about aged furnishings, occasional pool closures, and hallway noise, so arrive with clear expectations and confirm the suite when booking.
What Guests Are Saying
“Best Westerns were mostly the go-to hotels on our road trip, the most consistent quality of the several chains we tried. This one was fine with a clean comfortable room and a clean bathroom. We used our Best Western Rewards and got the room for around $39.” — Paradise B., 3 stars
“People yelling and slamming doors at all hours. A portion of the top of my door was missing. Windows were filthy. On Labor Day weekend the pool was shut down. At the price you would expect a lot more.” — Jim P., 1 star
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Genuine Whirlpool Suite with a private in-room soak for couples
- Indoor pool and free breakfast add value on a road trip
- Excellent location near the Reformatory, race course, and skiing
- Lower midweek rates than the displayed event-weekend default
- Pet-friendly and easy I-71 access from Columbus and Cleveland
Cons:
- Dated furnishings and décor—expect honest guest reviews flagging wear
- Occasional pool closures reported in recent reviews
- Hallway noise complaints appear in candid feedback
The Location
180 E Hanley Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903 — Off I-71 between Mansfield and Bellville, near the Mid-Ohio race course and roughly 15 minutes from Snow Trails. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Best Western Richland Inn-Mansfield.
"Well you have found the hotel you want to stay at in Mansfield,OH! Rooms are clean, bed was comfortable with 4 pillows always a plus! Loved the indoor saltwater pool makes you feel like you’re at a ski lodge! Coffee is always available and in my book delicious!! Breakfast is amazing many items to choose from I actually learned how to use the waffle machine. Also scrambled eggs,potato’s, and sausage! And of course other items you find on a continental breakfast . But if you go on Saturday/Sunday there is sausage gravy…YUM! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Look no further so stop in and tell them Karen sent you! Thanks Paul, Julia, Pam,Sandra you all were great hosts!!"
— Karen Flowers
View on Google"Stayed just the one night after a long few days in the road. Was a relief to be in a real bed quiet hotel room comfort able and clean the funny thing is that my door was by far the nosiest squeaked every time there's a supermarket a short walk away so that's a good bonus for me. Breakfast was good you have everything you need. Will look forward to going back"
— Lee Draper
View on Google"DO NOT MISS THIS HOTEL. I always check for bed bugs everywhere with my flashlight and this room was CLEAN. Saw no bugs AT ALL and no scraped up places on walls. No cracked or busted anything! Was very surprised at the great condition for such a cheap room ($91 was $104 with tax) and after I saw the great breakfast, marked this up as a place to return to for Sure. Filled up my mug with tea to start my day right! Wish I'd taken pics of breakfast but it was just an ordinary breakfast buffet you'd regularly find in a nicer than just cereal n toast place. Just a note that I'd ordered the $91 room through a third party who charged me $175 so I canceled that and called the place directly and was so glad I did. The room was so clean and just so much better than I expected - and out in the country so I felt safe about staying there. Great value is an understatement indeed! Was surrounded by places to eat AND A WALMART was right down the road too!"
— L McC
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