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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
Coffee service
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$130
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 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
(91 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

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1307 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

yushan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, convenient , clean,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just in town to move my daughter to OSU. Perfect location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet, no vending machine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great coffee shop, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was is a bit of a sketchy area, but the coffee shop was cute. The room itself was pretty nice, but I was on crutches at the time, and there was no availability on the first floor, so it was a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, convenient parking, kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room and comfy bed! Good breakfast sandwich in the morning with hot coffee! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Amenities
Good stay, updated, a little noisy, TV freezes a lot. Did not eat breakfast, but a nice offering. Borderline part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Leighann

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

Over all stay

The free breakfast was actually better than i expected. I liked the firmness of the bed, used to sleeping with a weighted blanket so a heavier topper would have been nice but over all a great experience. Wish some of this pillows had been a little softer. Plenty of towels. The make up wipes were huge plus! Great TV
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was clean. Older so some things need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

colleen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't know how these young ladies wear all the hats they do, but Mars and Dani did a fantastic job taking care of us and the other patrons encountered in the coffee shop. The hotel is affordable, clean, and in a convenient location. My only complaint would be the teeny tiny trash cans in the hotel rooms, if you throw away a 16 oz bottle your trash can is full. Luckily if you walk to the breezeway in the middle of the hotel there is another trash can but it's pretty far just to throw away an item. Being able to bring our puppies with us was 1000% worth a minor inconvenience though. 😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacquline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was such a cute retro hotel. It had an amazing coffee shop. And the staff was awesome! They not only were handling the guest stuff like checking in and out getting extra towels and things but they were also the barista as well and they did it with such a pleasantness and really good at their jobs. And as for the actual room very clean, nice higher end touches and a corkiness that I loved
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Girls getaway

It was just as the pic showed. We were very happy with our room and perfect for a girls getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
There is a train right behind it that wakes u up all hours of the night. Staff was not friendly at all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The lady who checked us in was very sour, not friendly or smiling. She also hung up on me when I called to ask where the ice machine was after she told me and I said thank you, the line was disconnected before my thank you even fully got said. Other than that, my staff was fantastic. This is the second time I have stayed here in the last year, and I will def be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025