Grandview Heights stay.Your stay at this Grandview Heights hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio Stadium and Ohio State University. Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Ohio Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Nationwide Arena - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Greater Columbus Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 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
Hotel near Ohio Stadium in Columbus
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.
1 building
55 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1986
To-go breakfast (free)
Front desk (24 hours)
No smoking on site
Coffee shop
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.
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
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
55-inch TV with premium cable channels
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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
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.
Property payment types
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 968 reviews
10 - Excellent
657
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 968 reviews
8 - Good
202
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 968 reviews
6 - Okay
63
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 968 reviews
4 - Poor
21
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 968 reviews
2 - Terrible
25
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 Excellent
Janei
May 19, 2025
Janei
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry
May 5, 2025
Terry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alberta
Travelled with group
Apr 28, 2025
Escorted to room by staff as it was late at night
Staff assisted with luggage transport
Nice breakfast sandwich
Great little place for in and out stay. Our girls were happy and the food/coffee in the morning was well worth it as well. Clean facility. We will be back
The room was very clean and comfortable. Though simple it had very nice amenities. For example there was a Keurig in the room, a variety of pillows to choose from and a great mattress and pillows. The breakfast was great!
The room was nice and clean. We didn't have any issues. Great breakfast sandwiches for breakfast and they had great coffee. I wish they offered a free drink option for kids or for non coffee drinkers but it was great. Staff all seemed pretty great and friendly.
There are train tracks behind the building but it was not terrible. If you get a room at the back of the building I would imagine that could be an issue. You could hear neighbors though the walls including the TVs. That was probably the one downside. But people are also very inconsiderate these days and are loud in the middle of the night or early morning. That has been a problem at all hotel stays lately no matter where we have stayed so no fault of the hotel. Also wish there was brighter lighting in the bathroom area for doing make up but not a deal breaker.
Great place to stay, so glad we found this gem. Check in/out is in the coffee shop onsite - an odd business model but it works! Staff was super friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable and we were able to park right outside the room. Definitely recommend staying here and we will again if in the area.
Loved decor, but arrived with little time to spare for our evening event and our room was not ready (arrived after 4pm). Had to wait 20 minutes to get in, and were rushed to get to event. Otherwise, nice motel.
First, I had to reach out to the property late Monday night with an issue with my booking. The person I talked to was fabulous helping me resolve something. At check in the next afternoon the person running the cafe seemed less than interested to be helping me, but I was able to check in quickly and get to my room. The room was a pretty standard motel room. It was neat and updated. There was a hair in the shower and the door to the toilet had some stains on it. Check-out was quick as the two baristas were very busy so I just dropped off my key. My son would have liked a list of channels available on the TV (he was very stressed about it). I was glad for free WiFi but it didn't seem very strong in our room.
Great to see this place brought up to a standard. Great service from the evening staff, even when they were busy closing the coffee shop as we checked in. Checkout was fast and easy. A great place to stay that's not too far from all the fun stuff when you're in town.