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Olentangy Motor Inn

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service

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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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
(89 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. 833 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1263 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

Savas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and good. Staff are a bit unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like there was a refrigerator and microwave. Staff was friendly. Breakfast sandwich was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Bed linens actually smelled fresh and clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and comfortable. However no housekeeping for our 4 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent travel stop for a good night's rest! I'd stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good area, very nice room, very clean. The bed and pillows were so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, renovated rooms. Easy check in and delicious breakfast sandwichs and coffee included up on checkout. Thankul they accommodate our pups!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old style motel Cat walk very noisy Rooms very clean Breakfast was an exaggeration. Two cholesterol sandwiches and coffee. Minimal doesn’t cover it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MiKael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staring at this inn. They offered a free breakfast sandwich and coffee and the majority of the staff was very welcoming. The bed was extremely comfortable she my room was impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Savas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable stay with a king bed while on a road trip. Older property but rooms have been updated (though walls were thin). Train runs behind the property so this is not a good choice for the noise-sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greatly surprised!! The room was newly renovated and very clean!! Bed was comfortable!! We will definitely stay again when in Columbus!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coffee shop is really cute down there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

paige

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

Affordable option by OSU

Affordable option by OSU. Renovated old school motel with attached coffee shop check in. Area around hotel was ok but each time I came out to my car there were oeoooe sitting in the breezeway smoking and drinking which felt unsafe. I just stayed in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome, clean and quiet. Coffee and breakfast were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Little motor inn with attached coffee shop. Bed was comfortable, but the room had a slight odor to it. Non-smoking room, but smokers outside of nearby rooms. Coffee shop was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Sexy lamp

I wholly enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. The room was very clean and the black out curtain really did keep all the light out. Nice TV. Larger than most chain hotels have. Aromatherapy calming body wash for the shower was the cherry on the sundae. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025