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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(64 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(92 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Columbus

With a stay at Olentangy Motor Inn in Columbus (Grandview Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. .This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Easton Town Center and 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Cancer Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪GetGo - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Suburban hotel with free parking, near Ohio State University
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free hotel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers wheelchair access.
Enjoy a meal at Crimson Cup or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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

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. 906 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1371 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was just fine. The bed was pretty uncomfortable. And on top of that, it sounded like someone was mowing right outside my window at 3am. So it’s safe to say I didn’t really sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great concept. Friendly staff. Clean room and surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looked like a cheap hotel from the side, the front was prettier, the attendant was kind and welcoming. The room looked recently renovated and clean but there was a little funny smell to it like storage. Breakfast area is tiny so it is best to pick up sandwiches and coffee. There was coffee etc in the room we did not use. We arrived at midnight. Although the parking looked packed it was pretty quiet in our room. We were happy with our stay and would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and a safe property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to Nationwide arena. We were in town for a concert. Was nervous since it looks like a red roof from the outside but I was wrong! Very clean, well kept, love the coffee shop, the free breakfast sandwich was fire and the staff was so sweet and helpful! Bob evens and a late night Wendy’s right next door. Quiet area. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good clean room at a good price. Coffee shop was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the 2nd time I've stayed at the olentangy motor inn and it did not disappoint. Very clean, staff is super friendly and so great at multitasking. They have a lot going on and they do it with a smile. I will always stay here awhen im in townticustomers at the drive thru, wait
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great. I was in town for outpatient surgery, and needed an accessible room. I was able to relax after surgery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, Clean, friendly staff. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay. The staff was incredibly hospitable. The room was updated and clean. The breakfast was delicious. As vegetarians we were thrilled that they offered a plant based sausage patty. We would recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be returning to this hotel. The room was beautiful and clean, the best was really comfortable. The coffee was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and modern room, great location and easy check in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great considering Hotel.com reservation didnt show on their computer. She was concerned we would be double chrged. The room was clean though dated. We were near RR traack and heard trains but they didnt bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKinzey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the coffee was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Free coffee & great breakie sandwich
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room . Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to campus. Enjoyed the free breakfast sandwich and coffee. Comfortable beds and room. Friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazingly clean and front desk staff were VERY friendly and although check-in time showed 4 pm. we arrived at 2:15 and no problem to check-in early. Breakfast sandwich was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025