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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

Explore the area

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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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
(87 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
A coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk and camper van/bus/lorry 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 features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

The free breakfast at Olentangy Motor Inn gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio State University. Enjoy features like free self-parking and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Ohio State University and a few minutes from Greater Columbus Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Olentangy Motor Inn was completed in September 2023.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Crimson Cup – On-site coffee shop.

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

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 USD100 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

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
On-site 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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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. 815 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1229 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

8/10 Good

Shelly

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

shaquan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was not cleaned thoroughly and we had no towels. Had to ask for towels and then only got 2 for 2 people. No counter space in bathroom. Price is a little high for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, nice breakfast incentive!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Win win

We had a delightful time! Perfect location, comfortable room and friendly/helpful staff! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Rhonda, Urbana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to OSU. Clean place. Good rate

Nice, basic hotel. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Super close to OSU. Cute coffee shop attached.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love the staff and the quiet peaceful refreshing breakfast that comes with the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025