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Olentangy Motor Inn

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$130
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Explore the area

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1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Place, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 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
(109 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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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
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

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. 958 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1479 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanest room I've seen at a hotel in a long time! Staff was friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was friendly. Unfortunately had extremely noisy group placed in the room next to ours on a night when there were plenty of empty rooms. Other than that, had a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Miranda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Very comfortable beds. Didn't care for the window blinds, felt like you could see into the room at night with the light on. There is a Bob Evans next door. They actually came in and cleaned and changed the beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Good breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the breakfast had buisness to take of early in morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was small but had a nice sized shower and comfortable bed. We slept like babies. Economical price range and close to downtown Columbus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Coletta

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was very nice and seemed to be recently updated! Pretty quiet room and heat worked well, had to turn it down a few times! Staff was super nice at check-in, grabbing a coffee and at check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent! The rooms were recently renovated so they were very comfortable. The bed was super comfortable as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is 2nd or 3rd time I've stayed here and the rooms are always very clean and the staff is very friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is very clean and bed was very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Checked in later around 9:30 PM and staff was very kind and happy to help. Room was as expected. The only thing I wasn’t aware of is that a train rail is right adjacent to the property—was only woken up once at night from the train and I blame myself for not researching the area well enough beforehand! Ultimately it was a very nice stay with wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Charles, Upper Arlington

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Morris, Lancaster

Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chad F

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for OSU Games

The room itself was very basic, but it was clean and well kept, which is really all we needed. Everything worked as it should, and the bed was comfortable enough for a short stay. This place works great for Ohio State football games — convenient, affordable, and easy in and out on game day. If you’re looking for simple and clean with a good location for OSU games, this gets the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very nice staff, great breakfast sandwiches and coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon, Chillicothe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Economical
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025