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Athens Central Hotel

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Close to Ohio University, Athens Central Hotel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork of flowers.

Luxurious Room w/ Two Queen Beds, 65'' TV, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

Handicap Accessible Super Premium Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a blue accent, two bedside lamps, a picture of a coastal village, and a wooden nightstand.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

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)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and an air conditioning unit.

Luxurious Super Premium King Room w/ 65'' TV - Complimentary Drinks. - Non-smoking.

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Athens, Athens Central Hotel is in the business district and in a national park. Shade Winery and Fun Barn are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Strouds Run State Park and Woodcock Nature Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and ziplining nearby. Visit our Athens travel guide
Map
88 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • A theater with "ATHENA LOVE AND MERCY AMY" on the marquee, a "NO PARKING" sign, and a clock tower in the background.
    Court Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large, ornate brick building with a prominent tower and a balcony.
    Ohio University
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hot Dog Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • John Calhoun Baker University Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Peden Stadium
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • GoodFella's Pizza
    9 min walk
  • Donkey Coffee & Espresso
    8 min walk
  • Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Courtside Pizza
    4 min walk

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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 crib
  • 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
  • Free crib
  • 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

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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Reviews

Athens Central Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 465 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a nice location, clean rooms and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

lee

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We stayed at the Athens Central Hotel for one night while moving our daughter back to college, and it was a great choice. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and very convenient for getting around Athens. After a long day of move-in activities, it was nice to have a comfortable place to come back to. The manager was friendly and welcoming, and everything about our stay was easy and straightforward. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Athens and would recommend it to other Ohio University families looking for a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

ADAM

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Great place to stay in the middle of a college town! The staff was great and so was the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very clean, great shower and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property in an excellent location. Plenty of parking, tasty breakfast and comfortable beds. Shower was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast, easy check-in, location is right near uptown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, friendly staff, excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, personal attention, modern room, small but hot breakfast, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lindokuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Spacious. Great view, and plenty natural light.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice room with great service and walking distance to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Searching online for one night hotel room while traveling and came across the Central Athens Hotel and took a chance with a local hotel based on price, reviews, and pictures versus staying at your typical interstate corporate hotel. This hotel did not disappoint. This place is a sweat gem of a place to stay. First, place is clean inside and out and they have obviously been thorough to make this older hotel feel fresh and new versus just covering up with some paint. Hotel has a nice modern vibe. The check in and out receptionists were very friendly and offered tips/advice about where to eat and what to see locally. The room was excellent, clean and comfortable, bathroom was modern with large walk in shower and unreal shower options. Breakfast offered free freshly made scrambled eggs with real eggs, not just the powered stuff like in the big box hotels. I have no hesitation referring other's to this sweet little hotel. I plan to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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The staff were the most friendly and helpful i have ever experienced and i have stayed in at least 1,000 hotels globally.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at 6 PM, the staff was busy, but I got in within a reasonable amount of time and they checked me in. The room is beautiful, and I love the decor. The bed slept really well and having a high-tech shower was great. Everything was so spacious and well laid out. Free drinks were helpful too and I was able to relax for two glorious, blissful nights. Their breakfast was one of the better ones I’ve had and I’ve never had scrambled eggs so good either. This is definitely a place. I will go back to if I have to stay in Athens again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very modern and clean. The showers are top notch. Worth the stay in Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient to Court St., room was spacious, though the bathroom vanity was on the small side there were handy shelves in order to place toiletry items, and we enjoyed the free waters and Pepsi products in the fridge (the small freezer came in handy, too!). However, the chair in the room needs to be replaced as the faux leather was flaking off in multiple places, the bathroom sink - while pretty - is not the most functional because when washing our faces water would get everywhere, and breakfast was not ready at 7am as stated. We were only a few rooms down from the breakfast area and when my husband went to see what was being served at just before 7:15am, food items were not yet out and people were sitting at the tables waiting. By the time we went to grab a bite to eat, the scrambled eggs were gone and there were only 2 cups left to use for either juice or coffee. It's a small breakfast area and only one employee was getting the food ready so not sure if that's typical. The fitness room is quite small as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Amenities
fast and friendly clean rooms and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

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Great Location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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Great location, nicely appointed, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern room in small hotel a block off of Court Street. Great view. Friendly staff at front desk and breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Within walking distance to all businesses, bars and restaurants Uptown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

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
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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