Athens Central Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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A bedroom with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.
Luxury Suite - Bedroom w/ King Bed and 65'' TV and Livingroom with Sofa Queen Bed and another 65' TV
A hotel entrance with a circular light design, glass doors, and potted plants.
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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88 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, John Calhoun Baker University Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxurious King Room, Complimentary Drinks - Non-smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Athens Central Hotel

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a meeting room and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe.
Athens Central Hotel offers 22 accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Athens Central Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ohio University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Ohio University and 3 minutes by foot from Court Street
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Athens Central Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Athens Central Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3.5-star Athens hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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 films
  • 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: USD 47.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 47.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Athens Central Hotel Hotel
Athens Central Hotel Athens
Athens Central Hotel Hotel Athens

Athens Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 434 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Close to OU campus and Court Street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great, clean rooms and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and always clean. We love it here Nd always try to book here first when staying in Athens
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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6/10 Okay

maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noise from street, limited selection breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
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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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and hotel in general were very clean and modern. Location is the best in Athens for uptown access - a quick two block walk to Court Street. The staff was incredible!!! Every single staff member was friendly, helpful and attentive. They made the stay even more enjoyable. My husband and I were in town to celebrate Valentine’s Day and his birthday (we met at OU 25 years ago!). We walked in the room to find rose petals and chocolates - so sweet! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay. Room was clean and nicely kept. Only criticism is condition of the side chair in the room. It looked like a dog’s toy, arms bare and covering peeling. We both avoided sitting on it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! A great location to walk to downtown Athens. The staff is very friendly and our breakfast was excellent. The facilities are clean and modern. We will definitely come back the next we're in Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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

Robin

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place in Athens…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that works the night front desk was so inviting and welcoming and the man that made our breakfast was so accommodating and helpful. My son said the eggs were great. The bed was comfortable and the room very clean. And so convenient to OU.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nicely appointed, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff. Clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Facility is clean and remodeled very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location along with great staff who provided us with an excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, we always try to stay there when in Athens
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and building were very clean. The shower was fantastic, the bathroom sink doesn't have a lot of space. We did t get any hand towels and they said they'd bring them up when the laundry was finished, but we never did get those. There was plenty of food choices for breakfast. But be warned...it's NOT soundproof as advertised. We heard loud street noise and loud fighting from someone in a room nearby. Overall, good enough to be that close to Court St and the university.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting kiddos in Athens!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

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