Red Roof's first inn opened in Columbus, Ohio. It was 1973 and room rates were just $8.50 a night. It was founded by James R. Trueman, a Columbus builder and contractor (with a passion for driving race cars in his spare time.) He believed, like many of our guests, in simplicity and economy without giving up quality. He focused on the meaning of value - good, clean comfortable rooms, a friendly, attentive staff and charging less for it. The 27 most popular Red Roof Inn coupons & RedRoofInn promo codes for December 2017. Make use of Red Roof Inn coupon codes & sales to get extra savings when shop at redroof.com.