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Olentangy Motor Inn

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $153
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Schottenstein Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 1015 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1591 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms nice location for our visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, cute and comfortable room and great coffee too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great AC, fast reliable wifi, clean,comfy beds and the crimsom cup coffee and treats were delicious! Location was good! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, friendly staff, easy check in/out, good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great room atmosphere was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff was incredibly pleasant, and the breakfast was good. We will definitely stay again when we’re in Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very nice. Shower was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

The room was not the cleanest but it was a good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the inn. Our room was very clean, the staff was so kind and the coffee shop was a bonus! We will stay again. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Quick check-in and walkable to several restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location close to Ohio State. Room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was super clean, loved the breakfast sandwich. Super neat that they are a drive-thru breakfast and coffee place as well as a motel !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very nice staff, great breakfast sandwiches and coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice room that seems to have been recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kitschy, clean, and well-priced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent! The rooms were recently renovated so they were very comfortable. The bed was super comfortable as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time I come to Columbus this is the hotel I stay in. It's a great hotel and I love the little coffee Cafe too. The rooms are always clean and the people that check you in are always friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is very clean and bed was very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little motor Inn. Had everything we needed for a two day stay in town. The staff were so polite and accommodating. Getting a free coffee and breakfast sandwich at the front desk/coffee shop was an added bonus. Being able to park in front of your room and have close access to your vehicle is always a bonus! I will definitely be staying here again when visiting Columbus!
Comfy beds!
Plenty of room for all of our luggage!
Delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine Vilanova

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room and friendly service. Beds were a little squeaky—maybe not the best choice if you are a light sleeper. However, we have stayed in a lot of places in the Columbus area and this was a great value for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Good breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is our third time staying here we absolutely love this place. It’s always clean. The people are always so welcoming. We never have any problems in the coffee and breakfast are always delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026