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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Exterior
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Map
1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    16 min walk
  • James Cancer Hospital
    19 min walk
  • Ohio Stadium
    2 min drive
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26.4 sq m
  • 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

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 26.4 sq m
  • 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

  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is CA $87
per night
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Columbus

Grandview Heights stay.Your stay at this Grandview Heights hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio State Harding Hospital and Olentangy Bike Path are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Olentangy Motor Inn was completed in September 2023.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Guests are required to download the property's olentangymotorinn mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 370 out of 538 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 538 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 538 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 538 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 538 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

Darrell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DANNI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olentangy Motor Inn is a winner!
We just needed a room to stay for the night while n Columbus and the Olentangy Motor Inn fit the bill. The room was super clean and modern - looks like it was just remodeled. And the excellent local coffee and breakfast sandwich for free was a nice touch! Overall really good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute n clean retro style motel with free breakfast. Was only a 2 min drive to the dorms for movin day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Room spotless clean. Good towels and linen. Bed was a bit uncomfortable. (very hard). Lovely shower with excellent pressure. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Good coffee available on the premises. Staircases, walkways and area in front of lobby may need a good scrubbing. All in all a very good stay at a reasonable price compared to properties in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Northport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for the price. This is the second time I have stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give it a try !
I’ve stayed at various higher end Columbus hotels over the last year with my daughter being at OSU. For the cost and location you cannot beat this place. Clean, modern, everything you need for a short stay. All staff we interacted with were friendly and eager to assist even at 930 pm ! Complimentary breakfast sandwiches were great, coffee was also pretty good. We were def a bit apprehensive because it’s a small motel but are sure glad we gave it a chance !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christie

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Noisy location
The motor in had a railroad tracks behind it with active trains. And the parking lot was shared with a Bob Evan’s.. with numerous trucks pulling in and out. Plus there was a very noisy room air conditioner. We hardly slept at all!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pet friendly, the room was clean, and the show had great pressure. We walked to a nearby restaurant and also the the event we were in town for. We plan on staying there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite and helpful. The coffee shop had amazing coffee. The room is perfect for the price and pb doughs delivers till 4am!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Concert stay
This was perfect for our stay when going to a concert at the Schott. It was clean, offers morning breakfast, has a cute coffee shop, and was a short ride away from the venue. Beds were comfortable and the shower was nice. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and nice, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

America

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

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and easy access to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and somewhat comfy but not by fault of the Hotel(all due to our own issues we have with ourselves) Breakfast was amazing and was glad to have a morning drink that I usually can't get anywhere else. Definitely worth the money we paid and Thankful that my husband found it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was decent. No front desk you go to the coffee shop but no signage to tell you that. Room was missing hair dryer but front desk could not get me one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olalekan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price of this facility is a far cry compared to the amenity .the facility is just like short time motel,smell of weed and dirty environment to crown it all the staff were not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024