Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$157
$139 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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About the neighborhood

Athens

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio University and Strouds Run State Park. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Court Street and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hot Dog Museum.

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
  • ‪Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel in Athens with an indoor pool and free breakfast
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 60 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 564 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 923 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of the staff was efficient, friendly, and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

C.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights to enjoy road trips in the area. ALL of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Helped make it a memorable trip. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Pleasant Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff very helpful, quiet environment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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