Olentangy Motor Inn

1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212 US near Exit 110a on I-71 (~2.2mi)

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2.0 Star Property In Columbus (Grandview Heights)

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Free breakfast to go
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Free self parking

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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026

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Verified Reviews of Olentangy Motor Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

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Overall Score4.0/ 5

Clean property. I was able to stay with my dog.

Sandra M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

27-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 17 to Thu Jun 18 2026 at a $136.99 average nightly rate.

"Good Experience"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Clean comfortable rooms. Very nice staff and great coffee!

Debra R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

12-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 10 to Fri Jun 12 2026 at a $117.00 average nightly rate.

"Friendly desk attendant clean room and good breakfast"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Definitely will book again.

Amy S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

08-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 05 to Mon Oct 06 2025 at a $115.99 average nightly rate.

"Awesome place to stay!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Staff was absolutely amazing. The place was clean, room was more than big enough for me and my friend. Any questions I had were answered promptly. The breakfast sandwich they offer with the room is absolutely delicious. This isn't crazy far from the shuttle pickup point either. I highly recommend this place to anyone and the price is amazing.

Carlos S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 18 to Tue Sep 23 2025 at a $114.55 average nightly rate.

"Good Times"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Either I couldn’t get all three days together but staff was very helpful to get me my third day and very easy.

Kevin R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

24-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 21 to Mon Sep 22 2025 at a $126.00 average nightly rate.

"Best stay for the best festival."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The staff were all nice and helpful. Who doesn’t love free breakfast and coffee in the morning before you go to the festival. Will stay there again next year.

Kevin R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

23-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 19 to Sun Sep 21 2025 at a $138.99 average nightly rate.

"The rooms were clean and comfortable and the pillows were great."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

I thought it was very nice.

James B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

13-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 10 to Sun Jul 13 2025 at a $154.00 average nightly rate.

"Very nice stay!"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

We would stay there again.

Laurie D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

27-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 26 to Fri Jun 27 2025 at a $110.99 average nightly rate.

"Nice. New mgr. day rates different$."

Overall Score3.0/ 5

I have stayed there several times and convenient to OSU hospital.. had a “ medical rate” and when needed to stay another week, I was billed different rates and not the medical rate I was quoted and originally had.. staff was good and the breakfast.. Requested clean towels twice and two time, never was refreshed… Ants also in room and reported it to front desk.. indicated they had some Issues. Overall, I like the hotel but that was some Of the issues Thank U.

John W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

19-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 22 to Mon Apr 28 2025 at a $114.32 average nightly rate.

"Comfortable Stay"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

After some problems with my reservation we were glad to see how nice the room was. Very clean. Bathroom could have been bigger. There was very little noise from outside. Beds were nice but to high.

Ellen O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

13-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 11 to Fri Jun 13 2025 at a $110.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean and spacious."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Easy parking. Clean, NON carpeted floors, super clean shower. Body soap container empty which was frustrating to us since we purposely left our shower supplies at home. FAST free yummy breakfast.

Jennifer S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

26-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 25 to Sat Apr 26 2025 at a $111.25 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Olentangy Motor Inn in Columbus (Grandview Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio Stadium and Ohio State University. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nationwide Arena and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Enjoy a meal at Crimson Cup or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Olentangy Bike Path - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
James Cancer Hospital - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Ohio Stadium - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Ohio State University - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Wexner Center for the Arts - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Newport Music Hall - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Goodale Park - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Schottenstein Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Bill Davis Stadium - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Jack Nicklaus Museum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
North Bank Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Lower.com Field - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 28.4 km / 17.6 mi

Free self parking is available onsite.

This smoke-free hotel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers wheelchair access.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Off-street parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Free breakfast to go
Wheelchair accessible
Smooth flooring in public areas
No accessible shuttle
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Free breakfast
24-hour front desk
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4

Year Built - 1986
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 55
Number of floors - 2

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Events/parties not allowed
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Guest will receive an email before arrival 7 days
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
No elevators

Daily
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Housekeeping on request
Assistive listening devices available
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Wheelchair accessible parking
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking

Airport & Shuttle Information

Fifteen minutes away from the airport.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pets allowed up to 80 lbs. $10/per stay plus tax.

Misc Fees / Policies

Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.