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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Find your perfect blend of comfort and convenience near Ohio Stadium. Enjoy high-speed connections, great coffee, and around-the-clock service.

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Located near Ohio State University, Olentangy Motor Inn offers a welcoming atmosphere with amenities like in-room WiFi and RV/bus/truck parking. Unwind at the coffee shop/cafe or take advantage of 24-hour front desk service - previous guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
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  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
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8.6 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
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8.6 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Located in Grandview Heights, a neighborhood in Columbus, Olentangy Motor Inn is in the suburbs. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Ohio Expo Center and State Fair and COSI. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ohio Stadium or Nationwide Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Columbus travel guide
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1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212

What's nearby

  • Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA
    Ohio Stadium
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ohio State University
    Ohio State University
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • James Cancer Hospital
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Schottenstein Center
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • GetGo
    11 min walk
  • Natalie’s
    9 min walk

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Ohio Stadium
Olentangy Motor Inn provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Olentangy Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Olentangy Motor Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Olentangy Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Olentangy Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Olentangy Motor Inn located?

Located in Grandview Heights, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Olentangy Bike Path and Ohio Stadium. Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 959 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1481 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly and helpful staff! Breakfast sandwich was super good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and helpful i you get a breakfast sandwich and a coffee each day of stay for each person very close to restaurants and shopping easy drive to the fairgrounds and downtown Ohio state is also nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptionally clean. Staff was very accommodating and friendly really enjoyed speaking with her breakfast sandwich to go was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms nice location for our visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolysa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and easily accessible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Great location. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff. Easy check in and out. Hard floors. Easy drive to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, walkable to the Ohio Stadium. Great place to stay for a game!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ours was a nice enough, but not great, room. Your staff was very helpful and courteous and eager to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent rooms do the price. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and recently updated with plenty of space in room and bathroom.Free breakfast sandwiches are very good from Crimson Cup.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The shower had the BEST water pressure I have ever experienced in a hotel (or even at home) and was divine. The AC kept the room perfectly cool - was great for sleeping. Breakfast was great - there's a restaurant/cafe downstairs and each room gets free coffee and breakfast sandwich. The food is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was everything we hoped for. The room was perfect except the mattresses in room 124 need to be replaced. Even with that we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deepanshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good spacious rooms with all needed amenities. It was off that the breakfast included a sandwich but not coffee. Though the coffee was reallyy good! Entering into a coffee shop for motel lobby was a bit strange for me but overall the stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Older place, basic standard room. Nothing fancy. Room was clean. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stay! Free breakfast was a sandwich and a coffee which was awesome. Bed was not the most comfortable but it wasn’t bad! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best overall looking from the outside, but the rooms were modern and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

The room was not the cleanest but it was a good place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location close to Ohio State. Room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean enough, very small and basic. Room was right by train tracks, heard a few freighters coming through in the middle of the night. Breakfast sandwich and coffee were good. Near OSU. Felt safe enough. Good place to sleep and shower for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was super clean, loved the breakfast sandwich. Super neat that they are a drive-thru breakfast and coffee place as well as a motel !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little motor Inn. Had everything we needed for a two day stay in town. The staff were so polite and accommodating. Getting a free coffee and breakfast sandwich at the front desk/coffee shop was an added bonus. Being able to park in front of your room and have close access to your vehicle is always a bonus! I will definitely be staying here again when visiting Columbus!
Comfy beds!
Plenty of room for all of our luggage!
Delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very nice staff, great breakfast sandwiches and coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent! The rooms were recently renovated so they were very comfortable. The bed was super comfortable as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and Crimson Cup staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026