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Athens Central Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free valet parking, 5-minute walk to Ohio University

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Athens Central Hotel provides a practical base near Ohio University where guests can take advantage of dry cleaning and laundry services. The hotel offers secure luggage storage and helpful staff who deliver attentive service throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 | Living room | 65-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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 | 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
88 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • Court Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ohio University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hot Dog Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Convocation Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Peden Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Donkey Coffee & Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Broneys Alumni Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Courtside Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cat's Eye Saloon - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Athens Central Hotel

Hotel near Ohio University
Athens Central Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 65-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 47.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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, 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Athens Central Hotel Hotel
Athens Central Hotel Athens
Athens Central Hotel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Is Athens Central Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 47.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athens Central Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Athens Central Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Athens Central Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Court Street and Ohio University. Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Athens Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 385 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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

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

timothy

Liked: Amenities
fast and friendly clean rooms and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Facility is clean and remodeled very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place in Athens…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every employee we encountered was smiling and had exceptional attitude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. Bed and pillows are comfort but holds heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how close it is to Court St but we visited in the summer. I can imagine it would get pretty noisy during the school year. The walls are very thin, we could hear everything the people were saying in the room next door. Breakfast was nice and the complimentary drinks in the room were appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, we always try to stay there when in Athens
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nicely appointed, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly nice establishment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location along with great staff who provided us with an excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Amenities
Great place, great staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Athens Hotel Stay

Great stay. Provided free cans of pop and water in room. Had to request additional towels, but promptly brought them to the room. Front desk very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to OU campus, lots of places to walk to once we parked at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel within easy walking distance of downtown Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so nice and the rooms were super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sia

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

Great Customer Service and lovely hotel

Great location, quite stay and clean hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting kiddos in Athens!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very modern, clean, and very well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corliss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in downtown Athens with short distance to many restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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