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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Ohio University

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Enjoy a diverse spread of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring multiple serving stations with clear glass covers and labeled signs.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a central reception desk and comfortable seating areas.
Relax by the pool surrounded by a tiled deck and lounge chairs, featuring a hot tub and mosaic-adorned walls.
Experience the comfort of this hotel, featuring a modern design with a brick facade and multiple windows.
In the heart of Athens, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens offers a warm welcome with breakfast and dry cleaning services. Guests can unwind in the spa tub, enjoy an indoor pool, or stay connected with in-room WiFi and a business center. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY941
CNY1,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable armchair, offering a view of the outdoors.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and crisp white bedding.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Comms, Mobil, Access Tub)

Bathroom features a bathtub with showerhead and grab bars, a large mirror, and a sink with faucet.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Two single beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, a desk and chair, flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed against a wall, a flat-screen TV, and a desk for work.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk for work or leisure.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white bedding, a flat-screen TV, and a bench at the foot of the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV in this stylish room.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a comfortable armchair, and a desk for work.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
555 East State Street, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Peden Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Convocation Center - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Strouds Run State Park - 7 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG puts you just a 5-minute drive from Ohio University. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the indoor pool. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (850 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 7.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM

Policies

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.
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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens
Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 11 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG has an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a fitness center.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is in the heart of Athens, a short 18-minute walk from Ohio University.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of options and friendly staff. (32 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were clean and well-maintained, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (9 reviews)
  • The hot tub and pool were relaxing and amazing. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very nice stay
Francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
alina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A great stay!

The service was excellent, the accommodations were clean and comfortable, and there were plenty of breakfast options.
Nikki, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was in a convenient location. We had a pleasant stay!
Griffin, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean room. Awesome continental breakfast staff were very nice
Pam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a lovely time staff was super friendly!@
Jacalyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Rooms clean. The lady that works the kitchen for breakfast, she was the sweetest. Would return if I’m ever in the area again.
Jill, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Noce staff
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice clean and convenient
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nice property, nice beds and great showers.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Overakl a wonderful experience. We certainly will be retuning.
Boyd, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly service and clean/comfortable room
Brecke, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice and clean hotel.
Rodney, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The hotel hallways and room had a terrible musty/moldy smell.
Bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was a nice hotel with friendly staff. Suited our needs for a short stay.
Sonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was convenient to Ohio University
2-night trip

4/10 Poor

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.
Lacinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything smelled clean and fresh!
Brandi, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and staffs great!
Karyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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Brooke, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

10/10 Excellent

New Years Getaway

The hotel was nice and accommodating and has never disappointed me staying here! It's always clean quiet and the staff is always so friendly and kind.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a great hotel to stay at while in Athens!!!
Brianna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Modern clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice breakfast
Virginia, 2-night trip