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Olentangy Motor Inn

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$130
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 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
(88 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

Reviews

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 817 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1234 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will be staying every time we visit Columbus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Calli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place for me and my dog to stay. I was impressed with the level of cleanliness and fast service. Good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, NORMAL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Plenty of parking and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel with super-nice room. Just an all over great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room but smelled of stale cigerettes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda

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

Cute, clean, coffee

Very cute, very clean and a proper coffee shop in the lobby to boot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy, the staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in Columbus for a girls' weekend. Nice place for our needs. Close to everything we wanted to do. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast sandwiches
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable . The shower was great as was the TV with all the channels . What would be nice is have another chair in the room .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Justine

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not clean enough

Had character and was a great location for our needs, but it was not clean. Floors needed mopped, surfaces needed wiped.Staff unhelpful. I would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eryka

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is friendly and accommodating. Right next to a train track which is extremely loud at all hours of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Delightful, Convenient and CLEAN

After driving all afternoon and evening the quick check in and ability to back right up to our room and unload was super appreciated. The care and attention to detail with which ownership has maintained the property was evident immediately as a freight train was passing by as we entered our room and the instant we shut the door it was like we were vacuum sealed with zero sound penetration. That means QUALITY of building materials and foresight was the order of the day when the motor inn was built or refurbished. We woke early to continue our journey across country and the water pressure in the shower sent us into a neighboring dimension of cleanliness and reinvigoration . Oletangy provides the convenience of unloading and quick access to your car of a budget motel with the comfort of a higher end boutique hotel in a cosmopolitan city. Surrounding area felt safe and well lit with a quick walk to Wendy’s for a late night munch. Simply put… if you aren’t looking to break the bank while visiting your college student and appreciate properties that are privately owned and cared for, halt your search immediately and click that ‘Reserve’ button.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

Good breakfast, but so much noise

The motel was clean and the bed was comfortable. There is a coffee shop located in the motel, so coffee and a breakfast sandwich are included. The sandwich was infinitely better than the typical hotel chain breakfast. However, I only got half a night’s sleep due to the Bob Evans getting a food delivery at 3:45 am. Our room was about 80 feet from the back door of the Bob Evans. The delivery truck was idling there for 45 minutes, the driver was opening and shutting the truck doors repeatedly. To make matters worse, another truck came to empty the dumpsters shortly after.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never stayed here before went for a quick day trip. When i arrived i was so worried since i hate rooms with doors outside. I went to check in which was so cute in the coffee shop and the staff was amazing and helped me to change my mind. I went the room it was clean and so spacious. We spent the day out came back late and the area is safe and quiet. Beds were comfortable. Loved the free coffee amd breakfast sandwich in the morning. I would 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Simple, and close to Ohio State University with free coffee and breakfast sandwich can’t complain nice place for a fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025