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Olentangy Motor Inn

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 26.4 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

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 19.8 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 Stadium. 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 2-minute drive from Ohio Stadium and a few minutes from Ohio State University
  • 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 902 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the crimson cup was attached! Very quiet, even with the train tracks overhead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and location was great. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved having a fun coffee shop attached to the hotel. Their coffee was great, the free breakfast sandwich with your stay was delicious, and all of the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Great Property, Location, Friendly Staff

Hotel was great to stay at. Was able to walk to Ohio Stadium rather easily. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute low budget place within five minutes of OSU’s campus. Nice addition that they check in with you during the stay to see if you need anything, and they give you a breakfast sandwich in the morning no charge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay when going to catch a game at Ohio Stadium. Walking distance to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

4/10 Poor

Kevin, Saline

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an older motor inn that has the benefit of being one of the closer stays to Ohio Stadium. Attending an evening event there naturally means higher prices for that night, and was $296. The reviews were generally alright so I booked. My primary complaints are related to equipment. First, the refrigerator made a loud clunking noise constantly. I unplugged it despite having items we wished to keep cool. But not a huge deal. The wall heating unit was totally messed up. Despite having a temperature setting, it did nothing. I could have just turned it off but with temps in the teens I didn’t want to freeze all night. I set the number to 64F and it still made the room unbearably hot. To get through the night I had to put a blanket over it just to keep us from baking. On top of that, it would run for 5 minutes and be off for 10, and repeat all night. Terribly loud machine as well. At least we could park 10 feet from our door 🙄 Just disappointed in that all I expected was a decent nights sleep and didn’t get that.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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

Clean, cute, and good location

Made a last minute reservation for a family visit. I'll admit, you read the name of the motel and there's a little hesitation but don't hesitate to book. Our room was very clean, smelled fresh, nicely decorated, had comfy beds and pillows, and they provided a free breakfast sandwich & coffee from their on site coffee shop. Both tasted fresh and were a welcomed benefit. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and welcoming. Room, had a microwave, TV, Keurig, mini fridge, and toiletries. Would have liked more counter space but we only stayed overnight so not a big deal. Close to OSU, Target is down the street (in strip mall), and multiple restaurants around (right next door to a Bob Evans). Very cute place and would 100% stay here again when we are back in town!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights and loved it!! It was a cheap Uber from the airport ($20) and my friend who met me there was able to easily park her rental car at no charge in front of the room. Nice staff and very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lehr

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in a great location. I stayed for 3 nights and the room was not cleaned during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Kenna

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall impression matches price. Would stay again

I stayed here overnight for a 2 day business trip. The proximity of the Inn to my reporting location was very close. Despite having a train track butted up against the property, it was a very quiet location. The area felt safe & there was adequate parking, in front of my room. The beds were clean & comfortable. There were plenty of clean towels. The shower was large with hot water & great water pressure. The refrigerator was nice and cold. The room was compact but adequate for my needs & had a large tv. The room was mostly clean, but the floor definitely had not been swept or mopped for some time. The check-in process was unclear. The instructions in the order confirmation said, “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, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link.” Despite that statement being in the actual booking confirmation, it did not contain the information of how to contact the site or the secure link. I had a late arrival & the office was difficult to locate as it’s actually behind the door that has large lettering indicating the hours of 6AM to 8PM and dark w/ few lights. After circling the property 3 times, I finally figured out the posted hours were for the coffee shop, but the space is actually shared with the front desk staff. It was an economical stay & the environment was consistent with the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

AmBriana

Disliked: Room comfort

Nothing to write home about

Just okay. Definitely get what you pay for. Their big thing was a free sandwhich and coffee but we didn’t get anything. The bed was super hard with flat pillows, the tv glitched the whole time we tried it. The shower was nice but definitely needed some cleaning. Would have also been nice to know it was right in front of a train.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time studying here. Very good option for staying around OSU medical center. Clean room, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised but how welcoming the staff was and how efficient they were in helping me and my friends check-in and check-out. The room was nice, clean, and beds were comfortable. I was only here for a night and it was the perfect stay for a night in Columbus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yicong

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