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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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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, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 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, 1 King Bed

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

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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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Languages

English

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. 765 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1149 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

Lillian

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

Nice no thrills hotel

It is a good "no thrills" hotel (no - pool, restaurant/bar, exercise room, elevator). All the room doors open to the outside. breakfast is a coffee and a egg beacon or sausage sandwich (nothing for small kids). Pros: very clean, new comfortable beds, large TV, Friendly and helpful staff, free parking, easy access to highways and places to eat in walking distance. Cons: freight train tracks right behind hotel (trains run 2-3 times during night).. I would recommend requesting a room towards front of hotel, preferably on the west side. I would stay here again because it it priced competitive and in good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff. Was not friendly or accommodating until I had to push them to change the room I was in. Over an hour. To change room. When the place was empty. Smh
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attached coffee shop was very nice, plus getting a free sandwich and coffee in the morning was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it!

This place could be charging way more money. It is not a fancy hotel, to be sure, but it is spotlessly clean, comfortable, and has great vibes. I was so grateful for the pet-friendly policy too! The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the updated rooms are so cozy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Detric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay and will be staying again next time I'm in Columbus
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donatella

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

Quick stay

Nice place, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yat-arun

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

Good experience

We enjoyed our stay. It’s unique the way they crafted it. The coffee shop/office had really hospitable staff too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good coffee and breakfast sandwich complimetary
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Satya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and updated. It is a motel so the door went directly outside. The locks worked well . It was nice to be able to part by the room. It is very close to OSU Medical center, food and stores. They only offer a breakfast sandwich and regular coffee for free. All I wanted in the morning was a latte which I had to pay for. Maybee they can give options for breakfast or just a dollar amount you can spend. The staff was kind and helpful. The price is good. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Staff wonderful. Interesting that it is attached to a drive thru coffee store so breakfast was amazing (very tired of waffles after many days on the road😃). Very clean and even though near the train not really noisy. Wonderful price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great for what it is.

Love this little place. I wasn’t expecting much but it actually exceeded my expectations. For the price I was happy. The thing that really made it good was that they had coffee and a breakfast sandwich in the morning for breakfast. It’s pretty basic, but it’s a motor inn. And they deliver exactly that nothing more nothing less. So don’t expect too much and you’ll be happy. The place is clean. The people are nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Kelley

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

Finding the lobby to check in

The only problem I had was that I had to drive around the property three times and then call to find out where the lobby was located. There's no signage to tell you that the coffee shop is the hotel lobby. A little frustrating but survivable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

WEST VIRGINIA TRIP

A hidden Gem here. Good price, clean & comfortable room. Breakfast is just a grab & go but Bob Evans is right next door! Check in gal was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Deserae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Night staff was sassy and have opposite information as the day people i spoke with on the phone. Night staff did help me find a room here with a bathtub but when i
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janei

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

okechukwu, Brampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
value for money
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Bc gg
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025