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Hometown Inn Athens

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ohio University

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Located minutes from Ohio University, Hometown Inn Athens offers essential comforts like free WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can relax with the daily newspaper or grab snacks from the vending machine, all while enjoying attentive service from the friendly staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
100 Albany Rd, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Peden Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Convocation Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • John Calhoun Baker University Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brenen's Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hometown Inn Athens

Motel near Ohio University
Located close to Peden Stadium and Convocation Center, Hometown Inn Athens provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hometown Inn Athens have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hometown Athens
Hometown Inn Athens
Hometown Inn Ohio/Athens
Hometown Inn Athens Motel
Hometown Inn Athens Athens
Hometown Inn Athens Motel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Is Hometown Inn Athens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hometown Inn Athens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hometown Inn Athens?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hometown Inn Athens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hometown Inn Athens located?

Situated in a state park, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohio University, Convocation Center, and Peden Stadium. John Calhoun Baker University Center and Court Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hometown Inn Athens Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOAN YVETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family operated business, old but very clean. Owners are hands on .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safe Parking was fine staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the pawpaw festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. Clean. Recently renovated. Comfortable beds. Microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker. Friendly staff. Highway noise is manageable with fan/AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic overnight stay

We basically just needed a room for before and after a concert at Stuart's Opera House. It was just about right for that. The shower was nice, and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Hometown Inn

The room was just as I expected for the price. The AC worked great. The noise from the highway was not as loud as I expected considering how close it is to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness
Ship Shape
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don’t stay here

Old run down motel along a very busy and noisy road
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good place for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My brother and I got a room on the second floor with two queen beds. I had read many good reviews but was a little skeptical because of the price. When we walked up the stairs and I saw the porch floor was plywood, I was still a little skeptical. But when we got in the room, it was so nice! You could tell it had been fully renovated. It was neat and clean and looked brand new. The beds were comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. I wish I could find a little motel like this to stay in every time I wanted to travel! If I ever stay over in Athens again, they have my business.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a good place for the money, l will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

Pleasant stay

Was a very comfortable and safe place to stay. Very friendly people and good location! Would recommend staying here if needing a place for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice and room was clean and comfortable. In a safe neighborhood we were able to relax and get some rest!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean, they were nice, and it was cheap:
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, the manager let me park my motorcycle under the awning when it stormed. I would book again if I come back to Athens
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Joe

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before booking on Orbitz I called a female answered said I could have my ESA Dog as long as I had a letter from my doctor requiring my use of one as a disabled veteran. I then booked it and stayed two nights no problem then woke up to a male saying it don’t matter that I can’t have it but he will allow it this time. Literally all I did was stay long enough in the room to sleep and shower. The room was as clean as a place like that could be I guess. Out of 4 nights they maybe attended to the room 2times. The attitude of the guy there was very off putting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed! Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hometown Inn is convenient, close to campus and the restaurants on Richland like McDonald’s, McHappy’s and Purple Chopsticks. My room was clean and spacious, as well as newly renovated and the bed was so comfortable! Definitely going to stay here again and wish that I knew this existed before now!! Daughter is a Senior at OU!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice good price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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