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Olentangy Motor Inn

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Coffee service

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$130
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 285 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 214 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. On-the-go breakfast is free. 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. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2023.

Olentangy Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Crimson Cup - Onsite coffee shop.

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

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Cribs (infant 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 and a smoke detector

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1181 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was quaint, cozy and clean. The hot water in the shower was perfect. Everyone was pleasant and only 10 minutes from Downtown. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was clean except floors needed mopped. Staff were very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at this motel. A relative was in the hospital at OSU Medical Center and we needed a last-minute room. Staff was great, the room was clean and comfortable. Absolutely no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly night staff. Clean room. Not fancy but totally adequate. Great price. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised how nice, updated and clean the rooms were. The evening/night staff were very kind and helpful. I would defiantly recommend and/or stay at this hotel again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite part was the walk in shower. The beds were somewhat comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations

Normally, I don't like to stay in places where the rooms open right out to the parking lot. However, this was a very safe, nice and clean motel with free parking. The room was spacious and comfortable with updated features. There was free parking and downtown was just a short and inexpensive ($7-$10) Uber ride. There is a coffee shop in the front of the motel that offers a free breakfast sandwich & coffee in the morning to the guests. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not fancy on the outside, but nice and clean on the inside, and solid breakfast. Good value for the price paid
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom had no hand soap for some reason, but aside from that, it was a perfectly pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Haoxin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

IRENE L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older facility, but it was clean and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Disliked: Staff & service
I think the staff wasn’t prepared for the event that we traveled in town for, which was a NHL stadium series that brought 94,000 to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina B

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I had called to let them know I would be arriving around midnight. The lady was very nice and said she would note everything for me. I arrived around a little after 11. The room had 1 bed made which I’m not sure if it was clean bedding and had the other beds bedding on top of it which was dirty. It was late and I was tired so I went and informed the front desk and told them to figure it out while I went to get something to eat. She called while I was eating and said I had to go to a sister hotel due to the room not cleaned and stocked. No complaints about sister hotel other than them holding my card for 250$ for days. I had paid online for my original booking so I should not have an additional hold on my card. Even though hotel got me another room it was very inconvenient after driving over 6 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was adequate, not great. It is basic, fairly inexpensive for area, and served its purpose for us. Bedside power and charging station didn’t work, so one of us had to charge phone across the room. Breakfast sandwich, the only breakfast offering, was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room clean accessible floor was slick to walk on no chairs in the room bathroom sink was just a sink on the wall no place to place personal hygiene items
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy-Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the value. Rooms are clean and utilities are great. AC unit wasn’t very powerful though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had an on site coffee shop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025