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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and fitness centre
An indoor pool, a fitness centre and Access to hot tub are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ohio University. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ohio University and a few minutes from Strouds Run State Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square metres) 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.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 903 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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mykaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aj

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor Service at the front desk

The woman at the front desk was very rude and then decided to apologize after business cards were grabbed to speak to someone later on. When asked if they had name tags she said no and you won't find my name on those cards either. When she asked about the floor preference it was stated that it didn't matter as long as it's what we asked for. We were then placed in a room that was not a suite so we asked to be placed in the correct room and then had to wait an hour. The only good thing was the lady who cooks the food gave us such a different view on the hotel with her great personality! The people who man the front desk need work!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noce staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel hallways and room had a terrible musty/moldy smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean. The lady that works the kitchen for breakfast, she was the sweetest. Would return if I’m ever in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Mom’s orientation trip!

Came with two other moms for OU orientation. Room was very clean and spacious! Perfect for the three of us! Staff was very friendly! Have already booked for our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overakl a wonderful experience. We certainly will be retuning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds! Nice pool and spa area. Loved the lighting features in room . Breakfast was good with a friendly staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Awesome continental breakfast staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying as always everyone is so kind it’s one of my top 3 to stay in when we’re in town for races we would be staying again this weekend but was out of our budget this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lacinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel was nice overall. But the walls are not thick enough, the room next to us had people fighting, yelling screaming door slamming all through the night and we had to call the front desk to complain. It was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025