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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Free breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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555 East State Street, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Peden Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Comms, Mobil, Access Tub)

Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Comms, Mobil, Access Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Athens

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG places you in the heart of Athens, within a 20-minute walk of Ohio University and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Strouds Run State Park. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. 850 square feet (79 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Athens hotel include Court Street and Hot Dog Museum.

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Peden Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Convocation Center - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Strouds Run State Park - 7 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shade on State Street - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and fitness centre
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq. m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 60 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 7.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Athens Holiday Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$198.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG has an indoor pool. The pool is open 8 AM to 11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.