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Olentangy Motor Inn

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$130
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 214 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
(23 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, 2 Double Beds

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

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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

Reviews

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 829 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1258 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like there was a refrigerator and microwave. Staff was friendly. Breakfast sandwich was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Bed linens actually smelled fresh and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and comfortable. However no housekeeping for our 4 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent travel stop for a good night's rest! I'd stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good area, very nice room, very clean. The bed and pillows were so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, renovated rooms. Easy check in and delicious breakfast sandwichs and coffee included up on checkout. Thankul they accommodate our pups!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old style motel Cat walk very noisy Rooms very clean Breakfast was an exaggeration. Two cholesterol sandwiches and coffee. Minimal doesn’t cover it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MiKael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staring at this inn. They offered a free breakfast sandwich and coffee and the majority of the staff was very welcoming. The bed was extremely comfortable she my room was impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Savas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable stay with a king bed while on a road trip. Older property but rooms have been updated (though walls were thin). Train runs behind the property so this is not a good choice for the noise-sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greatly surprised!! The room was newly renovated and very clean!! Bed was comfortable!! We will definitely stay again when in Columbus!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coffee shop is really cute down there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

paige

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

Affordable option by OSU

Affordable option by OSU. Renovated old school motel with attached coffee shop check in. Area around hotel was ok but each time I came out to my car there were oeoooe sitting in the breezeway smoking and drinking which felt unsafe. I just stayed in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome, clean and quiet. Coffee and breakfast were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Little motor inn with attached coffee shop. Bed was comfortable, but the room had a slight odor to it. Non-smoking room, but smokers outside of nearby rooms. Coffee shop was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Sexy lamp

I wholly enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. The room was very clean and the black out curtain really did keep all the light out. Nice TV. Larger than most chain hotels have. Aromatherapy calming body wash for the shower was the cherry on the sundae. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time I've ever booked a motel/inn for accommodation and you know what..... THIS WAS THE BEST ONE to introduce me to a simple boutique style experience. The Crimson Cup coffee shop is also a major hit 😋. The breakfast sandwich was slapping good 👍 😋. Take my advice get up early and get the sausage egg and white cheddar sandwich. You'll thank me later. Overall I give this place a 10/10. I'll book them from now on if i come to Columbus for anything. Fyi... the location is centrally located in Grandview area and downtown is 5 minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GREAT little motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025