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Olentangy Motor Inn

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

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self-parking
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, individually furnished, bed sheets

King Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a small stool, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a small stool, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact room with a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a patterned wall, and a nightstand with lamps.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a patterned wall, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43212

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Olentangy Bike Path - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Newport Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive
  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪GetGo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

  • At Olentangy Motor Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Ohio State University and Nationwide Arena. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and on-the-go breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Greater Columbus Convention Center and Ohio Stadium are a short five-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee shop

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.

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. These 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 lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 that you 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 14 kg per pet. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at Olentangy Motor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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 8-minute walk from Ohio State University and 19 minutes' walk from James Cancer Hospital. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free breakfast sandwiches and coffee were a nice surprise and greatly appreciated by guests. (169 reviews)
  • The on-site coffee shop and restaurant served great food and coffee, with many guests praising the complimentary options. (39 reviews)
  • Convenient and free parking was readily available right outside the rooms. (28 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean and good location. Nothing fancy but clean, comfy king, with basic amenities. Coffee shop on site, with tasty local flavors was great.
Jean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room would stay again
Brent, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

clean rooms and well kept grounds. Love the free coffee and breakfast sandwich. Good value for the price.
Sheila, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay. It was very reasonably priced and close to most everything you could need or want including walking distance from Ohio State. Clean, comfortable rooms and the coffee and breakfast sandwiches up front are very good which is a plus. I loved the white mocha freeze and would recommend it. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in town.
jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This Inn was cozy and a great place to stay when passing through. The breakfast sandwiches were great.
Alan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly and room was clean with a comfortable bed.
Melody, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff and decent food.
Nathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was so clean the staff incredibly nice the breakfast just what we need for started the day amazing coffee
Erika, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well maintained, nice folks, tasty breakfast sandwich
Amy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice, lose to OSU hospital... great breakfast sandwich, would stay again!
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Surprisingly clean for a motel. Worth the 150 for 1 night, but no pool. I wouldn't stay 2 nights for that price. Complementary breakfast sandwich was good, but they didn't have jelly and the free coffee was terrible and watered down.
Ashley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. Great coffee! Location was perfect for our needs.
Gwendolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was simple but perfect for us. Staff was very friendly. Happy with this stay :)
marissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

No complaints. Room was nice and clean. Hotel wasn't over the top but was comfortable.
Chrystal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My daughters and I really enjoyed this cute little motel. The room was comfortable and the coffee shop was yummy. It was far enough outside of the city to feel secluded, but the drive to our venue was short and easy. Highly recommend.
Jessica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly! Rooms were clean as well other than a spot on the skirting of the bed.
Kayla, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was pretty clean. The bathroom had peeling paint and stains on ceiling. The beds were clean and comfortable. The parking lot was clean and easy to access. There weren’t really any amenities to rate. It’s just a basic room. I’m not sure I would stay again. There is a train that runs about 100 ft off the back of the hotel property. It’s loud. The price was good.
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for one night to attend a concert nearby. The rooms were very nice, spacious and clean. I love that a steamer was available in the room. The bed was very comfortable. I plan on staying here for future Columbus trips as the room was very nice and the location was convenient, especially with the attached coffee shop and nearby restaurants and convenience stores.
Danielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Clean room. Cold AC. And a free breakfast!
Ritter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room friendly and helpful staff! Breakfast sandwich was super good!
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Shonda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms nice location for our visit
debbie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, location was perfect. Walking distance to Ohio Stadium, we stayed one night for Bruno Mars concert. Staff was friendly & helpful. Room was exactly what we needed. No gym but a path nearby that we used to run on. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Andrea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a conveniently located property and satisfied our needs.
Bidisha, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room is clean, I’m not sure if I’d stay again as a solo female traveler though, the area is hard to gauge as far as safety goes. The biggest issue was that the ac wasn’t all that cold and the shower only had boiling hot water. When I called the front desk there was no recourse as they were fully booked and didn’t have anyone to come look, so I skipped a much needed shower.
Paige, 1-night trip