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Highlander Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ohio University in Athens

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Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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420 W Union St, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Place, West State Dog Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Single Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Athens

In Athens .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ohio University and West State Dog Park. Also, OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Southeast Ohio History Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • West State Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ohio University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Peden Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Convocation Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Larry's Dawg House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broneys Alumni Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donkey Coffee & Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Highlander Motel

Hotel near Ohio University in Athens
Highlander Motel offers its guests a vending machine and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Highlander Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel
Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is Highlander Motel to the airport?

Highlander Motel is 74.3 mi (83-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Highlander Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Highlander Motel.

Does Highlander Motel offer free breakfast?

Highlander Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Highlander Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Highlander Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Highlander Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Highlander Motel have a pool?

Highlander Motel does not have a pool.

Does Highlander Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Highlander Motel to downtown Athens?

Highlander Motel is 1.1 mi away from Athens.

Highlander Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 109 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Pleasant Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their is a scenic park across the street. It is an easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Basic, very comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ky

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Pleasantly Surprised for the price

I was a little hesitant when I booked this room but took a chance. I appreciated that they did not price gouge like most of the other area hotels on an OU "special" weekend. No frills but it met our needs. Super close to campus. Very clean, polite and attentive staff. It is not fancy. The beds were very firm which I liked. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, it fits the bill. I would not be opposed to staying again. We were grateful to find this room on Mom's Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meme

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

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon arrival, we decided not to stay. The exterior of the property was concerning enough to forgo entrance all together. I was extremely disappointed considering Hotels.com reviews seemed positive however, the later Google search told a different, more accurate, story. Overall, very displeased and inconvenienced given I had already paid for the stay. Please ensure the reviews are an accurate reflection of the quality of these locations!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business stay

Good stay with room that met my needs and staff that was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic motel not too far from campus. Staff was very helpful. Room basic but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the price. Bed was comfy. A new coat of paint would go a long way. The shower head is not made for tall people. All in all, I’d stay there again. It was nice a close to OU which was the reason for our visit. Super quiet. The road construction on the front street was a bummer. Bottom line is that we got to see our daughter during parents week and didn’t have to go bankrupt to do so, though the price was inflated due to the occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a small roadside motel. The current owners have put a lot of effort into upgrading the facility. Rooms were clean and quiet. Great place to get a good nights rest. Staff was courteous and friendly. Room had a fridge and microwave. No frills or pool, exercise, food offerings. Good deal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quick, affordable, and decent.

Easy parking at your. Suitable for a quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean and inexpensive

Place is definitely worn. Exterior looks just plain bad. Interior needs updating but was nice and clean. Would recommend for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Clean, comfy budget motel

The motel was clean and the beds were SUPER comfortable! The woman who checked us in (I was in Athens with my 16 yr old daughter visiting a friend) was very friendly! The door to the room only had a doorknob lock and it wasn't super sturdy. The chain lock was broken. And the door had a decent-sized gap between it and the door frame in some places. That all being said, I still felt safe enough and the rooms on the opposite end of the motel were being worked on and upgraded while we were there. I would definitely still recommend this motel! VERY good for the price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Stayed 1 night in May 2024