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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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

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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

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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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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. Olentangy Bike Path and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - ‬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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 583 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 583 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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Accommodation
I stay here when I visit my children at OSU. Exceptional service and exceptional value for my money. Don’t hesitate to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great for the Buckeyes game! We could easily walk to the stadium. The room was clean and conveniently located. Brenz pizza was a great pickup option after the game! Also, every guest in your room gets a free breakfast sandwich and black coffee for each night’s stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel near The James
We were happy to find a hotel close to The James. It provided an easy access for an early surgery date. Nice facility with a restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OSU Visit
Staff was very professional. Room was clean and well kept. Didn't hear any trains or road traffic. Parked our car right outside our room. Easy walk to Ohio State Stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Who is clean and comfortable and well priced compared to the other lodging places around. I would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, nice little place!
Staff were friendly and pleasant, loved having the coffee shop next door, rooms were comfortable and clean with plenty of space. Nothing fancy, but beats a lot of motels I’ve stayed at with more “stars”!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and recently updated
Super clean room, recently updated bathroom and the bed and linens all very clean. Motel has Crimson Cup coffee in the lobby and a breakfast sandwich and coffee is included with the stay. Pet Friendly for $10 surcharge. The only drawbacks were that there's not even a chair in the room lol (room is quite small and the bed is HUGE) and they dont have black out curtains, and the huge flashing billboard on one side of the motel might make it hard for people to sleep. It is also right next to a frieght line, but the trains are infrequent and do not whistle. One of the best stays in Columbus for the price right now in my opinion
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, but Clean Room
It was a small, but clean room. The train tracks right outside our room woke us up once, but other than that it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Great affordable business stay option in accessible location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Only problem was the train tracks on one side of us and the busy street on the other. Was given a free breakfast sandwich and coffee in the morning and we weren’t charged for our dogs to stay either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, newley remodeled. Very close to OSU campus and Hospital. Free parking, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm not one for motels as they generally make me feel less safe over hotels. However, we enjoyed our stay here, the room was clean, the space was quiet, beds were comfy, staff were nice, and complimentary breakfast sandwich and coffee were both really good. Would recommend for an affordable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Amenities
When I drove up this place reminded me of hotels from the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andres, Miami

Business traveller
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

KATHRYN C

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The coffee shop/lobby was very confusing. Needs to be a sign. Shower head was broken. Dirty shower floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

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