Olentangy Motor Inn

Property class: 2
Suburban hotel within easy reach of Ohio State University

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(88 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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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
(138 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 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
  • Wexner Center for the Arts - 5 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
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Cafe - ‬13 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

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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

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
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

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

Internet

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

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Delicious breakfast sandwiches and good coffee were a nice bonus for guests. (246 reviews)
  • The attached coffee shop served great coffee and good food, offering a convenient and delicious breakfast option. (27 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity at this property. (29 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and very friendly staff serving it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply a good place to stay is a great location - and they have very good coffee so close!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room staff is friendly run coffee shop.and hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room for a good price and good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place if you want a basic clean room near OSU.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and updated room and bathroom. Easy parking and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommend for a decent priced, clean place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a very pleasant stay at a well maintained, updated hip motel. I enjoyed the free breakfast sandwich and good coffee in the morning
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10/10 Exceptional

Came into town for Twenty One Pilots concert. Was very pleased with this hotel. It was super clean. As 2 women traveling alone, we felt very safe in the location. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a dinky little hotel from the outside, but the room was quite lovely Extremely comfortable bed, blackout curtains, microwave, good shower, decent sized fridge, effective air conditioning Would absolutely stay again Check in is via the coffee shop, but I arrived late and there was someone there and I had no problems at all
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8/10 Very good

They need a chair in the room to sit on. Good hotel for the money. It was clean and convenient to our destination. Staff was wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, neat room. Helpful staff on site. Coffee shop was a delightful bonus!
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10/10 Exceptional

For a budget motel, this is a good one. Clean, very polite staff and newly refinished rooms. The beds were very comfortable. Some people might not like that train tracks run directly behind the building. This motel also has exterior stairs and hallways.
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10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable stay! Breakfast was very delicious. Staff was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely a great place to stay!! Clean, professional and easy. Highly recommend.
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6/10 Good

Was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and accommodating. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a motor inn, not a 3-5 star hotel, but that being said, the rooms are good size, bathroom works well, the AC/heat is typical for any hotel, there is plenty of parking right near your door, the beds are clean and comfortable, the neighbor is as safe as any, and they throw in a breakfast sandwich with coffee each morning of your stay. So, for the price, I think it is a very good value.
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8/10 Very good

We visited Columbus on our way to Louisville. We loved the staff! Room clean and bed comfy. If you're a light sleeper beware there's a train nearby. I always have ear plugs so not a big deal. If we stopping in Columbus again we will stay here for sure,!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room would stay again
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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.
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6/10 Good

Very basic but clean. Good locations for university.
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole place was super cute, and the room was clean. I would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time, convenient location, good price, clean rooms not much more you can ask for!
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8/10 Very good

Great staff and decent food.