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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Place, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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
(92 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 a 24-hour front desk
A coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and RV/bus/truck 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 feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones 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 WiFi (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 clean accommodations
  • 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 free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Crimson Cup - Onsite 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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 USD 100 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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 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. 886 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1342 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

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lady at registration was flat, but polite. Clean room with comfortable pillows. Makeup remover wipes at sink were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana

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

10/10 Excellent

Emerald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable bed, great breakfast. Our only criticism is that we were in a handicap room, so the room was stripped all storage (no bathroom countertops, no tables, no chairs, no desks), so no place to set up toilets or supplies. We'd stay again, just request a different room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William W., Culloden

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a motel to my surprise. I like the hardwood. They say free breakfast but you’re limited to sausages and only two individuals. Def not worth the $150
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Canton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast sandwich I ever ate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirin, Monroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a brilliant surprise! Everything was perfect and the next morning to have a wonderful breakfast sandwich and coffee as well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Akemi Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The only complaint was the yard work 3ft from my window at 8am
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and the beds very comfortable but it advertised it has a pool when it does not. And breakfast was a nasty sandwich and 1 cup of cold coffee. Not sure if I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlee, Pembroke Pines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Doesn’t look like much from outside, but rooms are updated and very clean. Coffee shop is great and free breakfast is really good too. Nice people!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Massie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room smelled like dog. I had to purchase some room spray at a nearby store to spray the two little rugs on the floor. The rooms with the king size beds don't have a chair. You can only watch the TV from the bed. I was fortunate enough to have a folding chair in my car that I was able to use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leigha

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything's you need and comfortable for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tira L

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always pleased with the location and cleanliness of the Olentangy. The free parking is certainly a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Nice find. Not fancy but does the trick.

Staff were super friendly. It would have been nice to know that the room came with a free breakfast sandwich and coffee each day. The staff who do check in/check out are also the coffee shop baristas. So when I told them I had no shower gel at 7AM they were flat out serving other and weren't able to address my problem. Fridge in my room made a loud squealing sound. I simply unplugged it. Huge shout out to the individual who answered questions about walking along the river early morning - Yes, it is safe! And how to take pubic transit to the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025