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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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

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

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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)
  • 26 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
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ohio Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Ohio Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬8 min walk
  • GetGo

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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

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. 752 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1120 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

Scott, Brooklin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff and the attached coffee shop was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in early & acommadating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute little motel that had a lot of stores and restaurants conveniently near by. Only thing was how narrow the shower was but other than that I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

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

This hotel deserves another star, i stg.

We traveled here for the Sonic Temple music festival May 9th-11th and we had an amazing time thanks to our stay here! The service was absolutely amazing and they even saved my stuffed animal that i had accidentally left in the room after check out! Extremely accommodating and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Super clean, affordable rate, nice area, incredible staff… especially the night shift… Love her!! Would stay again if ever in Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

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

4 nights for Sonic Temple

Pros: Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast sandwhiches are great for a grab and go choice. Much better than standard fare. Room was clean when we checked in. AC works great and fridge/microwave was nice to have in the room. Cons: room 214 should come with a warning about the trains....SERIOUSLY. If you are going to be asked to sleep 100 feet from a train moving 60mph at 3am, you should know its not a plane crashing into your room. Maybe some earplugs? Then right after that you get the jerk pulling a suitcase down each of the 16 stairs right next to your room. Parking was tight but we made it work. I stayed 4 nights and had to ask and wait for clean towels. The shower door doesnt stay shut so water gets all over the floor and water leaks from the side of the shower head and that causes flooding as well. If i am paying $900 for 4 nights in a hotel i ahould get clean towels and my room freshened up daily. I would stay here again but i would ask for a room up front.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did a late check in around 1130 pm and it went great. Lady at rhe front desk was a peach for sure. All smiles late night. Room was clean and the shower was to die for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, gnadenhutten

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was very handicapped accessible, nice linens, and very soft towels! The shower and tub unit would’ve been very easy to use for someone with limited mobility, lots of safety bars. There were some noise issues with people going into their rooms late, but that was probably unavoidable. The breakfast was delicious and the staff extremely pleasant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and a nice attached coffee shop. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

martha, huber heights

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean, and the staff is very nice. There was no chair in the room, as it was very small. Also, there is a train track nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean. The breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pere

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very close to OSU. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kong

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

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

Great place to stay!

Great hotel! Excellent value and the staff was welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was ok but I had two big issues with it. First, the cost was outrageous at $287/night for a standard king bedroom. Secondly, four different trains were running from 3 AM to 4 AM. They were so loud and so close to the hotel it made it impossible to sleep. I'll never go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

Clean and comfy

Second time staying and was overly happy with both. Chose due to being pet friendly and having to travel with our pet. Not much room for potty breaks but when I stay in a hotel cleanliness is most important to me and this place is top tier. There is a train but have stayed at the end of the buildings both times and had no issues with hearing them thru the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025