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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Popular LocationOhio Stadium2 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhio State University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreater Columbus Convention Center4 min drive
  • AirportColumbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbus

Olentangy Motor Inn is located in Grandview Heights, a neighborhood in Columbus, and is in the suburbs. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ohio Stadium or Schottenstein Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 16 min walk
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive

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
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Hotel rejuvenated in 2023 and located near Ohio State University
Close to Ohio Stadium, Olentangy Motor Inn provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Premium channels, coffee/tea makers and heating

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

  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • 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

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Olentangy Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 195 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Hospital
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and safe. 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sawako

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Newly renovated motel with a cafe in the lobby which is serving good coffee ( free sandwich for breakfast). The shower pressure was great, and it was so satisfying. The staff ... was not so friendly, for some reason. It could have been a perfect stay in Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa, Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting that there is a coffee shop inside the motel office. Not surprising that the corporation is trying to wrong as much work out of its staff as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

It's perfect for one night picking up my child from OSU
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Annandale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is everything people said in other reviews. Easy check in, nice rooms, close to OSU (about 8 min drive). Good price. Quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tatyana

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely appointed and clean. We had everything we may expect in a nice hotel room including microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, steamer, coffee machine. Very nice shower and comfy beds. Complementary cup of coffee and freshly made sandwiches in the morning. Will gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kashmoney

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024