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Olentangy Motor Inn

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Relax in a vibrant outdoor space surrounded by beautiful flower beds and a unique mural featuring coffee-inspired artwork.
Guests can enjoy a freshly baked pastry in the comfort of their room.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, dresser, and desk, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Relax in a stylish room with a round mirror, desk, flat-screen TV, and microwave.
Enjoy a convenient coffee stop at CrimsonCup Coffee with a drive-thru service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$142
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Two single beds with nightstands and lamps, a desk, and a mirror adorn this stylish room.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient kitchenette.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Cozy retreat with a single bed, dresser, and desk, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Two large beds with white linens and geometric-patterned headboards.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient kitchenette.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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.

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

  • 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

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1110 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and a nice attached coffee shop. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

martha, huber heights

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean, and the staff is very nice. There was no chair in the room, as it was very small. Also, there is a train track nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean. The breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pere

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very close to OSU. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

Great place to stay!

Great hotel! Excellent value and the staff was welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was ok but I had two big issues with it. First, the cost was outrageous at $287/night for a standard king bedroom. Secondly, four different trains were running from 3 AM to 4 AM. They were so loud and so close to the hotel it made it impossible to sleep. I'll never go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

Clean and comfy

Second time staying and was overly happy with both. Chose due to being pet friendly and having to travel with our pet. Not much room for potty breaks but when I stay in a hotel cleanliness is most important to me and this place is top tier. There is a train but have stayed at the end of the buildings both times and had no issues with hearing them thru the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the proximity to OSU, but checked out within a few hours. The room had such a strong smell of weed we couldn’t tolerate it. If that doesn’t bother you, this is the hotel for you. We appreciate the front desk clerk—friendly and accommodating. We chose this hotel partly because of the Expedia reviews. The reviews were misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room at a great price. And the attached coffee place was handy. All of it was just what I needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and fun! Super staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. The staff was courteous and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, roomy bathroom, clean etc… The main reason I’m giving a negative review is the noise. Everytime anyone upstairs walked, we heard it. All. Night. Long. Zero sleep was had. If you get a room here, make sure it’s not ground level. I won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was super fast and all the employees we encountered were nice and friendly. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Free breakfast sandwich was an added bonus that I loved.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely comfortable and all amenities were very modern. Slept great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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