Olentangy Motor Inn

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February 2026

March 2026

Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Excellent

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Suburban hotel with free parking, near Ohio State University

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

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

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).

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Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner

9 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Good clean room at a good price. Coffee shop was great!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

6 Nov 2025

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

Great location, clean and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family, Business traveller

5 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I will be returning to this hotel. The room was beautiful and clean, the best was really comfortable. The coffee was outstanding.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner

5 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff, clean and modern room, great location and easy check in!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

5 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The staff was great considering Hotel.com reservation didnt show on their computer. She was concerned we would be double chrged. The room was clean though dated. We were near RR traack and heard trains but they didnt bother us.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

1 Nov 2025

Super clean, friendly staff. Quick and easy check in and check out

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

30 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was just a lovely stay. The barista at the coffee bar was exceptional! Check in was fantastic. The room is simple, but very nice. It has been updated. It was very clean and well equipped. It was better than the $175 a night room at the big corporate hotel that I stayed at on the drive home! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

28 Oct 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Conveniences

Guest services

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Olentangy Motor Inn Reviews

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