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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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Free breakfast
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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555 East State Street, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Strouds Run State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Strouds Run State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Court Street - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hot Dog Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • John Calhoun Baker University Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shade on State Street - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk

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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens
Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
Holiday Inn Athens
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Athens
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is 74.7 mi (85-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 11 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG to downtown Athens?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is 1.3 mi away from Athens.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 919 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, LOUISVILLE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with our stay. Very clean place and friendly staff! Room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolfang, Columbus

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice and clean and the staff were super nice and friendly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Columbus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, complimentary breakfast was good, enjoyed having daily afternoon cookies, enjoyed use of a hot tub, and liked having close access to the greenway. However, lighting in hotel room bathroom was not the best (way too dim) and front desk staff never acknowledged us whenever we came in through the main entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad hotel to stay at during a trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Natrona Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly & cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAA, Canton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael-John

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

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael-John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and updated rooms. Very clean, nice staff and cookies are a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed a wonderful 4 night stay while attending the Hippie Fest in Logan. Breakfast crew was a joy and super helpful and attentive! Loved the fruited water available daily!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Great staff

Great customer service. Good breakfast. Very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025