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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ohio University in Athens

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Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
555 East State Street, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Ohio University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Court Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peden Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Comms, Mobil, Access Tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Athens

Heart of Athens.You'll find Ohio University and Strouds Run State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Court Street and Hot Dog Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Peden Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Strouds Run State Park - 7 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel near Ohio University in Athens
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 60 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Athens
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 849 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, nice beds and great showers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney, Wooster

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We got food poisoning from the breakfast. I am not sure if they are changing it out properly. But all of saturday my whole family was sick. Which was horrible because it was a nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was convenient to Ohio University
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was phenomenal!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

New Years Getaway

The hotel was nice and accommodating and has never disappointed me staying here! It's always clean quiet and the staff is always so friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Griffin

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady who checked me in was so nice and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staffs great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was so nice, beds so comfy. We were able to snag the room with the balcony and that was really nice also. Breakfast was good, lots of options, pool was also clean. Only downside is hot tub was freezing cold. That was the only let down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Lots of room for my children. Breakfast was delicious. Pool and hot tub were relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is geat! I am going to be staying there a lot while my daughter is in college! I have stayed there 3 times now and it has been great all 3 times. Staff is helpful and courteous. Rooms are always well stocked and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024