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Olentangy Motor Inn

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Relax in a vibrant outdoor space surrounded by beautiful flower beds and a unique mural featuring coffee-inspired artwork.
Guests can enjoy a freshly baked pastry in the comfort of their room.
Enjoy a convenient coffee stop at CrimsonCup Coffee with a drive-thru service.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, dresser, and desk, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Relax in a stylish room with a round mirror, desk, flat-screen TV, and microwave.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 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
  • 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. 710 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1046 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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

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

6/10 Okay

amani

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms seem to have been updated recently and were ok . But that’s about it. This is a typical motel. People were smoking on the opened hallway to the rooms. There is no front desk. We took our room keys from a lady in a back kitchen. The pillows were so bad and we woke up with severe neck pain. I would never stay at this place again. Should have paid the extra money and stayed at the neighboring regular decent hotels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Perfect for a short stay near OSU!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L

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

Great spot for equine affair

Super nice and convenient location! Near shops and close enough to the fairgrounds I didn’t feel the need to use the highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love coffee and trains!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mihelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, room was nice and clean. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

8/10 Good

Salah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the beds were so comfortable. I will be sure to stay there whenever I visit Columbus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary lynn

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
U must love the sound of trains.The track is the back border of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice retro property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Allen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and breakfast. Bed was too soft. No sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, St Charles

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a little noisy including the toilet. The room was nice. I liked being close to my doctor appt at osu wex center.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's conveniently located just west of downtown Columbus. Quiet rooms, easy parking, and walkable on nice days
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025