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Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Suburban hotel within easy reach of Ohio State University

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Exterior
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The price is $135
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 284.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 213.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

When you stay at Olentangy Motor Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Schottenstein Center and Nationwide Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 55 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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
  • Guests are required to download the property's olentangymotorinn mobile app before check-in
  • This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1986
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Crimson Cup - Onsite coffee shop.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Does Olentangy Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Olentangy Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Olentangy Motor Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Olentangy Motor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Olentangy Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Olentangy Motor Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino (11-min drive) and Scioto Downs (15-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Olentangy Motor Inn like?
Olentangy Motor Inn is a short 19-minute walk from James Cancer Hospital and 15 minutes' walk from Olentangy Bike Path. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good sandwich and coffee
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lorenzo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Holly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Motel
Really liked this place. Clean room, pleasant staff, free coffee (and it's good). When checking in, go to the coffee shop, it also serves as the lobby.
Scott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great time
Duane, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service!! Booked last minute very accommodating. Thanks
Duane, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Affordable hotel. Clean.
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, going and coming
We liked our stay so well when going that wedeliberately chose this property when we were returning home. Clean, high qualit fictures that worked (drains drained, faucets worked properly, tv and remote clean and functional, quiet well running heater, etc) and nice fresh lenins. All this at a competitivereasonable price.
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Syrena, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Marcia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Doyle, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Don, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room and staff!
Adequately sized, clean room. The beds were comfortable with quality bedding. The bathroom linen was of obviously quality with great thickness and texture. The shower was clean with amazing water pressure. There was ample hot water to spare. Check in was efficient and the clerk was attentive and friendly. I enjoyed my stay and would certainly stay again.
Don, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rude Goth Girl
The girl that works the coffee bar and check out was rude!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay from start to finish! The night staff Alley made the trip even better. She was very professional and knowledgeable! She really helped us. The tv's were nice, the showers were loved by my family, and we loved how there was a cafe attached. We will definitely be going back!
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Two thumbs up!
Awesome renovated rooms!
Bradley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lorenzo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Convenient, clean, easy hotel to pop in for a night! I like that it’s dog friendly. The only thing missing is more green space for dogs. Otherwise, it’s great and I do recommend!
Michelle, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

KATHRYN C, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Susan, 2-night trip
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