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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG 2 stars

11 East Park Drive, Athens, OH 45701, United States

#3 of 10 hotels in Athens

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 170 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room temperature difficult to regulate

    Excellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Would recommend! Amazing
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The jets in the hot tub didnt seem to work properly, maybe it needed some water added to it, not really sure but it was still relaxing 😎 and yhe biggest complaint I guess would be that the TV is not a smart TV, you should be able to watch streaming platforms or they could at least have a guide channel.

    Everything was wonderful, starting with the cleanliness of the hotel was a huge thing for us. The breakfast was great. It included scrambled eggs, and automatic pancake maker, hot cinnamon rolls, real bacon, turkey sausage, hot pre made oatmeal with options for toppings, biscuits and sausage gravy, some fresh fruit, milk cereal, yogurts and then some pre packaged muffins and breads for grab and go purposes. They have a really cool free cookie station when available and fruit infused water. They sell microwavable foods next to yhe check in counter you can charge to your room, pay either debit or credit or even cash. And at reasonable prices, example 20 Oz soda is $2.00. And above all else location is great! Will stay again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    Great place to stay in Athens, Ohio
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Great facility and the employees were all so nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice facility.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    Great stay!!
    • Family with young children
    • Suite - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and nice, we usually stay in Hampton Inns or better quality hotels and this was a wonderful hotel, very clean, good amenities, nice property and the rooms were very nice, great mattresses.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    location was good, staff was super nice and everything was clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was exceptionally high.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Friendly, helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room. Pool and hot tub clean and working properly. Towels and linens of good quality. Hygiene products nicely stocked. Breakfast , nice variety. Very much enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a very nice hotel. The only drawback was the pool was not heated. The continental breakfast was good. The beds were very comfortable. The staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought they did a great job with upgrades to the hotel since the last time I was there. We thought it was great and a good value!

    The rooms were clean, comfortable and spacious! The staff was friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    hotel and staff excellent, price way too high
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    price I paid for 1 night i guess i paid for their pool and sauna which i had no use for

    breakfast was very good area was kept clean staff was good to excellent. room was clean question we had were answered by front desk

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location great to visit OU, pool great for kids and breakfast was good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could hear person in next room snoring all night

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, friendly front desk staff, nice pool area

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to everything. Great staff at breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not alot of lights in parking lot, was very dark...

    Overall friendly atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    10
    A++
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely comfortable bed! Very friendly staff! Nice breakfast! Very clean! Great location!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and clean rooms! Will be back in a few months for a wedding!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Great choice hotel with last-minute availability, pet friendly, great breakfast bar & ndoor pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    *A few hairs on bed *The room was a bit small; there were no comfortable chairs. *The bed mattress was a little bit firm, but overall, it was comfortable ☆The shower in the room, water only warm-to-cool, not hot enough. The tub was a tiny bit slippery ☆Price was a little high considering the age of the hotel and the overall package ☆☆Fire alarms loudly (blaring over our bed, went off by accident at midnight for no reason, which woke us up.!! (But was good test, I guess)

    ☆Found a good room that matched our needs at the last minute!! ☆Location: was easy to find, conveniently located *Quick check-in *Decent hotel room ☆Decent facility, clean, welcoming, amenities such as nice indoor pool and hot tub. *Work out room available (didn't use) ☆The breakfast bar was above average and had great choices. Good food. ☆☆☆Pet friendly!!!☆☆☆ *Pharmacy (CVS) was very close by ☆☆☆The maintenance worker generously helped us when our car wouldn't start!☆☆☆ *Helpful, friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! From the continental breakfast to the updated rooms to the nearby dog park, it was an ex
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Clean, updated, VERY friendly staff, pet friendly, great places to walk my dog around the hotel

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    Clean, great location, great breakfast (included) and great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Easy access to a park and walking trail.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful, quiet, and clean place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much at all, it really is a great hotel.

    Clean rooms, comfy beds, great pool/hot tub for the whole family, nice staff, and pretty good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    10
    Enjoyed it. If she picks OU, I can see us staying here a lot.
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The usb port was not working by the bed but that really was not an issue for us.

    The cookies were amazing. Everyone was nice. We were visiting OU and the location was great

    Stayed in July 2024

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