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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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You can look forward to free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £88
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower with grab bars, a sink, and a mirror.

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Athens, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Strouds Run State Park and Woodcock Nature Preserve, while Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Visit our Athens travel guide
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555 East State Street, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • A large, ornate brick building with a prominent tower and a balcony.
    Ohio University
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A calm lake reflecting the sky and surrounding hills during sunrise or sunset.
    Strouds Run State Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A theater with "ATHENA LOVE AND MERCY AMY" on the marquee, a "NO PARKING" sign, and a clock tower in the background.
    Court Street
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hot Dog Museum
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Southeast Ohio History Center
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    17 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Burger King
    17 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

  • Hotel in the city centre
  • At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG, you can look forward to free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
    • A lift, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 80 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 27 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 7.0 per stay.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 11 PM.

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

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG on 30 Aug 2026 start from £88, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio University, Strouds Run State Park and Court Street. Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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