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Highlander Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains. - Highlander Motel (Athens)
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower. - Highlander Motel (Athens)
A row of motel rooms with individual doors, a covered walkway, and a parking area visible in the background. - Highlander Motel (Athens)
A hotel reception area with a counter, a mirror, and a bulletin board with service information. - Highlander Motel (Athens)
A building with a red roof and white siding, a parking lot, and two large planters on the sidewalk. - Highlander Motel (Athens)
Located close to Ohio University, Highlander Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Athens is home to Highlander Motel. Hot Dog Museum and Dairy Barn Arts Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Court Street and Rocky Factory Outlet Store. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Fun Barn are also worth visiting. Visit our Athens travel guide
Map
420 W Union St, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • A large, ornate brick building with a prominent tower and a balcony.
    Ohio University
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A theater with "ATHENA LOVE AND MERCY AMY" on the marquee, a "NO PARKING" sign, and a clock tower in the background.
    Court Street
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Convocation Center
    3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Peden Stadium
    3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • John Calhoun Baker University Center
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Larry's Dawg House
    1 min walk
  • Eclipse Company Store
  • Donkey Coffee & Espresso
    3 min drive
  • GoodFella's Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlander Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Highlander Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Highlander Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Highlander Motel located?

Situated in Athens, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of West State Dog Park and Ohio University. OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Southeast Ohio History Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Highlander Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was more than adequate for our needs. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their is a scenic park across the street. It is an easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Business stay

Good stay with room that met my needs and staff that was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic motel not too far from campus. Staff was very helpful. Room basic but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, good WiFi and TV. However , room was freezing when I came in. So I turned on heat, went to dinner for 1 1/2 hours to let it warm up. Bathroom still cold, but tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place to stay. What you would expect from a 65 dollar a night room. Relatively clean. Looks like they have done some recent painting. Staff is very nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, efficient people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean and inexpensive

Place is definitely worn. Exterior looks just plain bad. Interior needs updating but was nice and clean. Would recommend for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a small roadside motel. The current owners have put a lot of effort into upgrading the facility. Rooms were clean and quiet. Great place to get a good nights rest. Staff was courteous and friendly. Room had a fridge and microwave. No frills or pool, exercise, food offerings. Good deal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but perfectly adequate as a place to stop for the night in the middle of a long drive. The bed was comfortable, the heat and plumbing worked. I don't need fancy decor, and didn't even take my computer out so can't speak of the desk and chair. The money I saved more than covered a nice breakfast at a restaurant down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Pleasantly Surprised for the price

I was a little hesitant when I booked this room but took a chance. I appreciated that they did not price gouge like most of the other area hotels on an OU "special" weekend. No frills but it met our needs. Super close to campus. Very clean, polite and attentive staff. It is not fancy. The beds were very firm which I liked. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, it fits the bill. I would not be opposed to staying again. We were grateful to find this room on Mom's Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not the cleanest place I’ve been to, has a lot of drug activity going on! But that’s my opinion no proof, we are smokers so was glad they had smoking rooms, the young lady at the front desk was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the price. Bed was comfy. A new coat of paint would go a long way. The shower head is not made for tall people. All in all, I’d stay there again. It was nice a close to OU which was the reason for our visit. Super quiet. The road construction on the front street was a bummer. Bottom line is that we got to see our daughter during parents week and didn’t have to go bankrupt to do so, though the price was inflated due to the occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Clean, comfy budget motel

The motel was clean and the beds were SUPER comfortable! The woman who checked us in (I was in Athens with my 16 yr old daughter visiting a friend) was very friendly! The door to the room only had a doorknob lock and it wasn't super sturdy. The chain lock was broken. And the door had a decent-sized gap between it and the door frame in some places. That all being said, I still felt safe enough and the rooms on the opposite end of the motel were being worked on and upgraded while we were there. I would definitely still recommend this motel! VERY good for the price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnathen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking right outside of our room so easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everything worked as it should. Nice roadside motelon edge of town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Basic, very comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loretta Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quick, affordable, and decent.

Easy parking at your. Suitable for a quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024