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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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.

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

  • 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
  • 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 941 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 941 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 941 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 941 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 941 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

8/10 Good

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, room for improvement.

First, I had to reach out to the property late Monday night with an issue with my booking. The person I talked to was fabulous helping me resolve something. At check in the next afternoon the person running the cafe seemed less than interested to be helping me, but I was able to check in quickly and get to my room. The room was a pretty standard motel room. It was neat and updated. There was a hair in the shower and the door to the toilet had some stains on it. Check-out was quick as the two baristas were very busy so I just dropped off my key. My son would have liked a list of channels available on the TV (he was very stressed about it). I was glad for free WiFi but it didn't seem very strong in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole, New Philadelphia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ridley

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to see this place brought up to a standard. Great service from the evening staff, even when they were busy closing the coffee shop as we checked in. Checkout was fast and easy. A great place to stay that's not too far from all the fun stuff when you're in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, CLEAN up yo date hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was very nice and made us feel welcome. The room was really clean and nicer than I thought it would be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going through a hardship in life and grateful for the affordability and comfort this place provides.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kadijiah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kadijiah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that housekeeping goes in your room while your not there while having personal belongings inside the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was amazing! The staff, amazing! It was close to OSU and several restaurants. The ONLY issue I had was it was severely obstructed by traffic on multiple sides and the train was right in the same vicinity. So while sleeping or watching TV you can most definitely hear that. Breakfast was fantastic and it is a well thought out business strategy. Great job!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once I discovered the power lever in the shower, it was THE best shower I've had in any hotel. I had reservations about an outside entrance, but the condition of the room was superior to newer hotels I have stayed in recently. Breakfast was as good as advertised, and I felt safe the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadijiah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one hotel motor inn and I wassnt able to get my money back for a reservation at motel 6 which was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott, Eldorado

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location to Ohio State. Clean comfortable beds, excellent upgades to rooms. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, newly updated hotel .. coffee shop attached .. delicious breakfast sandwich’s & coffee…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reunice

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025