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Athens Central Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Ohio University

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Large Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite with Livingroom, three 65'' TVs - Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Luxury Suite - Bedroom w/ King Bed and 65'' TV and Livingroom with Sofa Queen Bed and another 65' TV | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Front of property
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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88 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Dog Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxurious Room w/ Two Queen Beds, 65'' TV, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

Luxurious Room w/ Two Queen Beds, 65'' TV, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxurious Room w/ Two Queen Beds, 65'' TV, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Handicap Accessible Super Premium Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Handicap Accessible Super Premium Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Large Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite with Livingroom, three 65'' TVs - Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

Large Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite with Livingroom, three 65'' TVs - Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Large Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite with Livingroom, three 65'' TVs - Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite - Bedroom w/ King Bed and 65'' TV and Livingroom with Sofa Queen Bed and another 65' TV

Luxury Suite - Bedroom w/ King Bed and 65'' TV and Livingroom with Sofa Queen Bed and another 65' TV | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite - Bedroom w/ King Bed and 65'' TV and Livingroom with Sofa Queen Bed and another 65' TV

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxurious Super Premium King Room w/ 65'' TV - Complimentary Drinks. - Non-smoking.

Luxurious Super Premium King Room w/ 65'' TV - Complimentary Drinks. - Non-smoking. | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxurious Super Premium King Room w/ 65'' TV - Complimentary Drinks. - Non-smoking.

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxurious Deluxe King Room w/ 65'' TV - Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

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Luxurious Deluxe King Room w/ 65'' TV - Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Athens

In entertainment district.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ohio University and Court Street. Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Court Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ohio University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hot Dog Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southeast Ohio History Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Peden Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪GoodFella's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Donkey Coffee & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cat's Eye Saloon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Broneys Alumni Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Athens Central Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Ohio University
Athens Central Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Athens Central Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3.5-star Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Athens Central Hotel offers 22 accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary 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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May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 47.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 47.00 per pet, 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Athens Central Hotel Hotel

Athens Central Hotel Athens

Athens Central Hotel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is Athens Central Hotel to the airport?

Athens Central Hotel is 74.5 mi (85-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Athens Central Hotel?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athens Central Hotel on May 19, 2026 start from $124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Athens Central Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Athens Central Hotel.

Does Athens Central Hotel offer free breakfast?

Athens Central Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Athens Central Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Athens Central Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Athens Central Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Athens Central Hotel have a pool?

Athens Central Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Athens Central Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Athens Central Hotel to downtown Athens?

Athens Central Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Athens.

Athens Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 423 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ban

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice the only bad thing is the smell of hallway in the morning so nauseating And it’s close to restaurants and shops Staff are nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

6/10 Okay

Ban

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms /staff are super nice The hallway smelled so bad and stuck to our clothes the smell was really nauseating we had to spray a lot of perfume really The outside noise was bad I couldnt sleep well It’s close to restaurants walking distance and shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

6/10 Okay

Lenaya, Newport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great for OU! The room was clean, but next to the breakfast service, so not ideal. Decor and comfort is lacking at the hotel. The fire alarm went off in the morning without any clear communication. The breakfast wasn’t fully set out on time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay. Room was clean and nicely kept. Only criticism is condition of the side chair in the room. It looked like a dog’s toy, arms bare and covering peeling. We both avoided sitting on it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great, clean rooms and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Malvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Т
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Hodgenville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very modern and clean. The showers are top notch. Worth the stay in Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smart tv didn’t work with thete internet. Informed 2 diffrenr staff members and nothing was done. Had to use our phone to hotspot to tv. Booked a premium deluxe room and room was a regular room. Mold in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern room in small hotel a block off of Court Street. Great view. Friendly staff at front desk and breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that works the night front desk was so inviting and welcoming and the man that made our breakfast was so accommodating and helpful. My son said the eggs were great. The bed was comfortable and the room very clean. And so convenient to OU.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Flushing

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! A great location to walk to downtown Athens. The staff is very friendly and our breakfast was excellent. The facilities are clean and modern. We will definitely come back the next we're in Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Within walking distance to all businesses, bars and restaurants Uptown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff. Clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice, comfortable bed, nice showers. Liked the hotel in general but our room was directly next to the breakfast area. At 4 am both mornings we were wakened to slamming cabinets, coffee making and many additional noises. Our room #205 was also right next to the street and apparently they failed to use sound deadening glass as we heard every can and truck all night long. Just don’t get a room on the street side of the building or next to the breakfast srea!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

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

Needs comfort review

Friendly staff Filthy bathroom ceiling fan Pillows too over stuffed Plastic mattress protector, noisey and prevents airflow Fitted sheets come off the mattress in the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

marisa

Disliked: Cleanliness
First thing I noticed when using the bathroom was long dark hair wrapped around f the vitrine of the shower door. At the same time my daughter was turning down the bed to find it looked like it had been slept in, stained sheets, and lots of hair. I called the front desk to ask to be moved to a different room. She said the hotel was full and offered to bring clean sheets, which she did within a matter of minutes. The sheets she brought were Watt in a ball, she started to help me put them on, and I told her she could go, and as soon as she left, we noticed that the new sheets also had stains on them. By this time, it’s after one in the morning, we needed to be up at 6 AM so we decided to just sleep with our clothes on. It was very hard to sleep because the walls are so thin in this hotel you could literally hear every car at the intersection, especially the loud trucks accelerating when the light turned green. Our refrigerator was very noisy, the lack of carpeting or area rugs made for hearing every footsteps in the rooms around us. When I went to take my medicine and fill the clear plastic cup, the water was literally brown. Very disappointing stay which got us off to a rough start for our college visit. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025