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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • James Cancer Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Hotel in Grandview Heights
A coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and RV/bus/truck parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
Olentangy Motor Inn offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2023.

Olentangy Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

Crimson Cup - Onsite coffee shop.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Crimson Cup

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's olentangymotorinn mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Varsity Inn South Hotel
Varsity Inn South Hotel Columbus
Varsity South Columbus
Varsity Inn Columbus
Varsity Inn
Varsity Columbus
The Varsity Inn
Olentangy Motor Inn Hotel
Olentangy Motor Inn Columbus
Olentangy Motor Inn Hotel Columbus

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 601 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Ottawa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free coffee and Breakfast sandwich included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay!
We came into town for a show. We have never stayed here, but the location and price were awesome. I want to give a huge shout out to Sam. He checked us in and was very accommodating! The breakfast sandwiches and the gals in the coffee shop were outstanding! We left this morning vowing it would be the only place we need to consider for future stays!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofía

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value budget hotel in decent location if you’re going in to the city. Staff friendly and helpful. Easy to get Ubers nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay!The rooms looked newly renovated, super clean. Very impressed, will be returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
concert
The room was decent I was just surprised that it was actually a motel and not a hotel. I am not a fan of motels. I believe the listing referred to it as a hotel. The coffee shop attached to the motel was nice; the coffee was good as was the breakfast sandwich, which were included in our room rate and was a nice addition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and updated. good value. walkable to schottenstein.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entry door
My only complaint is that we had a very hard time finding the door to the entrance to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Norine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie, Islip Terrace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Accommodation
I stay here when I visit my children at OSU. Exceptional service and exceptional value for my money. Don’t hesitate to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great for the Buckeyes game! We could easily walk to the stadium. The room was clean and conveniently located. Brenz pizza was a great pickup option after the game! Also, every guest in your room gets a free breakfast sandwich and black coffee for each night’s stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel near The James
We were happy to find a hotel close to The James. It provided an easy access for an early surgery date. Nice facility with a restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OSU Visit
Staff was very professional. Room was clean and well kept. Didn't hear any trains or road traffic. Parked our car right outside our room. Easy walk to Ohio State Stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Who is clean and comfortable and well priced compared to the other lodging places around. I would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024