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Olentangy Motor Inn

1445 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Olentangy Motor Inn is a 2-star independent hotel located in Columbus's Grandview Heights neighborhood, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio Stadium is 1.2 miles away, making the property convenient for visitors to campus events and university facilities.

The hotel offers 55 individually furnished guestrooms with complimentary wireless internet, cable television, and full bathrooms with showers and hair dryers. Each room includes a coffee/tea maker and a phone with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5 stars across 825 reviews.

Olentangy Motor Inn serves a complimentary breakfast available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, with grab-and-go options for guests on the move. The on-site Crimson Cup coffee shop and cafe provide additional dining choices. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and features a 24-hour front desk. Free self-parking is available on-site, including designated wheelchair-accessible spaces and accommodations for RVs, buses, and trucks. Golfing is nearby for guests interested in recreation.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with late arrivals welcome anytime; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are allowed with a maximum weight of 30 pounds per pet and a limit of one pet per room; a pet fee of $10 per stay plus tax applies. The airport is approximately fifteen minutes away by car.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Olentangy Motor Inn in Columbus (Grandview Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ohio Stadium and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Easton Town Center.
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
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
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
KEMBA Live! - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Greater Columbus Convention Center - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi

The nearest major airport is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Amenities & features

This smoke-free hotel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers wheelchair access.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Fifteen minutes away from the airport.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 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, 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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pets allowed up to 80 lbs. $10/per stay plus tax.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • 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.