[joesbucks]

was cautioned by the hotel to NOT walk anywhere beyond the hotel doorway, it was too dangerous and that was the best hotel in the city.

That must be standard hotel speak of hotels in major cities. I hear that same line everywhere I go. I've never had an issue in Columbus or other major city.

[Beagle8U]

I have only been to Columbus once so I can only judge on that, other than having breakfast at the convention center where some black lady spit in our food.