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Highlander Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio University

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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420 W Union St, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Ohio University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Court Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peden Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Athens

At Highlander Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of West State Dog Park and within 15 minutes of Ohio University. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Athens hotel include OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Southeast Ohio History Center.

What's nearby

  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohio University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peden Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Larry's Dawg House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtside Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Broneys Alumni Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Cookies - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Highlander Motel

Hotel with free parking, near Ohio University
Highlander Motel offers its guests a vending machine and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Highlander Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel
Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Highlander Motel?

Highlander Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Highlander Motel?

Yep, Highlander Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highlander Motel?

No, Highlander Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Highlander Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Highlander Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Highlander Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 103 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Meme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon arrival, we decided not to stay. The exterior of the property was concerning enough to forgo entrance all together. I was extremely disappointed considering Hotels.com reviews seemed positive however, the later Google search told a different, more accurate, story. Overall, very displeased and inconvenienced given I had already paid for the stay. Please ensure the reviews are an accurate reflection of the quality of these locations!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quick, affordable, and decent.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

6/10 Okay

Sallie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Fred

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It fits the Need

It fits the need. We had to stay overnight in Athens, OH after our visit to Ohio U and needed a place to sleep, so it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024