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Athens Central Hotel

Wayne National Forest - OH · United States

88 E State StView location

9.2/10Excellent478 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Athens Central Hotel

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Court Street - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Ohio University - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Hot Dog Museum - 0. 5 km / 0.

3 mi- John Calhoun Baker University Center - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Convocation Center - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi- Peden Stadium - 1. 5 km / 1 mi- OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital - 2. 3 km / 1.

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4 mi- Dairy Barn Arts Center - 2. 9 km / 1. 8 mi- Strouds Run State Park - 4. 1 km / 2. 6 mi- Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 13. 7 km / 8. 5 mi- Zaleski State Forest - 16.

1 km / 10 mi- Shade Winery - 18. 3 km / 11. 4 mi- Hocking College - 20. 8 km / 12. 9 mi- Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 23. 1 km / 14. 4 mi- Starbrick Clay - 23. 3 km / 14. 5 mi.

The nearest major airport is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 128. 6 km / 79. 9 mi When you stay at Athens Central Hotel in Athens, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Ohio University and Court Street. This hotel is 0.

3 mi (0. 5 km) from Hot Dog Museum and 0. 9 mi (1. 4 km) from John Calhoun Baker University Center.

When you stay at Athens Central Hotel in Athens, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Ohio University and Court Street. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hot Dog Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Southeast Ohio History Center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 7:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 47.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

  • Spoken Language

    Greek

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Court Street 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ohio University 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hot Dog Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Southeast Ohio History Center 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
John Calhoun Baker University Center 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Convocation Center 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Peden Stadium 1.5 km / 1 mi
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
West State Dog Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Dairy Barn Arts Center 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Strouds Run State Park 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Wayne National Forest Athens Unit 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Woodcock Nature Preserve 15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Waterloo State Forest 17.6 km / 11 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 22
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Valet parkingExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Laundry service
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  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • SquashExtra charge
  • Fitness
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • Tennis
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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  • SUITE CAPACITY 4SUITE • CAPACITY 4SUI.C4

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  • DOUBLE Accesible PremiumDOUBLE • Accesible PremiumDBL.H6-PI

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    Room code: DBL.H6-PI

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  • QUADRUPLE LUXURYQUADRUPLE • LUXURYQUA.LX

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    Room code: QUA.LX

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX

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    SUITE LUXURY

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    Room code: SUI.LX

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2-EJ

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    SUITE EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMS

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    EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B2-EJ

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  • SINGLE AccessibleSINGLE • AccessibleSGL.H6

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    SINGLE Accessible

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.H6

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  • SUITE LUXURY TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • LUXURY TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2-LX

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    SUITE LUXURY TWO BEDROOMS

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    LUXURY TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B2-LX

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIORTRIPLE • SUPERIORTPL.SU

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    TRIPLE SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TPL.SU

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN

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    Athens Central Hotel

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    QUADRUPLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM-QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU

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    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: FAM.SU

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BEDDOUBLE • PREMIUM KING BEDDBL.KG-PI

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    DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BED

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    PREMIUM KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-PI

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Athens Central Hotel

9.2
Excellent
478 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Richard
Very close to downtown and campus.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Narlin
Wonderful place to stay, very clean and the bed was amazing! Breakfast was hot and staff were friendly. Shower was also really nice and the room was spacious. Would definitely stay again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Jon
Room looked and smelled clean. Sheets felt clean. Breakfast was great. Very central location. 10/10 we enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Thomas
Definitely highly recommend anyone to stay here! Hotel was clean, comfortable, and cozy!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
ADAM
Great place to stay in the middle of a college town! The staff was great and so was the room!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Holly
Unique property in an excellent location. Plenty of parking, tasty breakfast and comfortable beds. Shower was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Jodi
room was very clean, great shower and comfortable bed
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Dr. Lindokuhle
Very comfortable. Spacious. Great view, and plenty natural light.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
David
Super friendly staff. Can't beat the location. Skip their breakfast and hit the town for much better food options.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2026
April
Everything was wonderful except the parking was difficult to figure out.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Taylor
We were very impressed with our stay! The fact that is it dog friendly and only a block away from Court Street we’re amazing bonuses for our family!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Deanna
The hotel was small, the breakfast was okay but was extremely limited. Really my only complaint was that I got what they considered a “deluxe room” that was supposed to come with a bigger tv and nice shower with multiple shower head settings but when we got there the shower would not change from the basic shower head setting. Other than that pretty cute and quaint hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Ruta
Staff was great.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Jian J.
Breakfast has less choice
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Michael
Fast, easy check-in, location is right near uptown.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Amy
We enjoyed our stay and will look to book again in the future.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Walter
When I arrived at 6 PM, the staff was busy, but I got in within a reasonable amount of time and they checked me in. The room is beautiful, and I love the decor. The bed slept really well and having a high-tech shower was great. Everything was so spacious and well laid out. Free drinks were helpful too and I was able to relax for two glorious, blissful nights. Their breakfast was one of the better ones I’ve had and I’ve never had scrambled eggs so good either. This is definitely a place. I will go back to if I have to stay in Athens again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Ban
Clean and nice the only bad thing is the smell of hallway in the morning so nauseating
And it’s close to restaurants and shops
Staff are nice and friendly
Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
Ban
Clean rooms /staff are super nice
The hallway smelled so bad and stuck to our clothes the smell was really nauseating we had to spray a lot of perfume really
The outside noise was bad I couldnt sleep well
It’s close to restaurants walking distance and shops
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2026
Matthew
Parking is on-site, but some spots are difficult to access due to the hotel's unique architecture with support beams. The showers are amazing, the best in Athens! The hot breakfast is nice. The room was clean, but translucent shades would improve privacy, as the blackout screens block too much light during the day. I also noticed the shampoo wasn't refilled. Overall, I would stay here again if the price is right.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2026
Lenaya
The location is great for OU! The room was clean, but next to the breakfast service, so not ideal. Decor and comfort is lacking at the hotel. The fire alarm went off in the morning without any clear communication. The breakfast wasn’t fully set out on time.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Lana
Very large clean room friendly staff!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Lara
Clean room, personal attention, modern room, small but hot breakfast, great location
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Sandra
Very nice room with great service and walking distance to bars and restaurants.
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2026
Tamara
Nice hotel would be great if they could have a spa and nicer restaurant and bar.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Katie
The room was very clean, the girl working at the front desk was very nice and helpful! The hotel is very close to campus.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
Kelly
The room was very clean, friendly staff, excellent location!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2026
maxim
Noise from street, limited selection breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Daniel
The staff were the most friendly and helpful i have ever experienced and i have stayed in at least 1,000 hotels globally.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2026
Laurie L.
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.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Elizabeth
Great location and great staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Timothy
Great stay. Close to OU campus and Court Street.
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2026
Qing
I would give the clean room and the nice staff 5 stars but I only give the overall experience 3 Stars. Too much noise. Outside of the room and inside of the room . TOO MUCH NOISE!!!! Ruined my sleep. Room 205 is worse. Room 313 is a little bit better but still very bad. The noise is from the heating and the refrigerator. Terrible experience!!!!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Monica
Very accommodating and always clean. We love it here Nd always try to book here first when staying in Athens
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Kathrine
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!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2026
Kim
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.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Aaron
It was great, clean rooms and awesome staff!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
Malvina
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10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Tim
clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
James
This hotel is very modern and clean. The showers are top notch. Worth the stay in Athens.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
30 Nov 2025
Lynn
Smart tv didn’t work with thete internet. Informed 2 diffrenr staff members and nothing was done. Had to use our phone to hotspot to tv. Booked a premium deluxe room and room was a regular room. Mold in shower.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Mike
Modern room in small hotel a block off of Court Street. Great view. Friendly staff at front desk and breakfast room.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Cara
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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Brian
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
Rebecca
Within walking distance to all businesses, bars and restaurants Uptown.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Nicholas L
Wonderful friendly staff. Clean!!!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2025
William
The room was nice, comfortable bed, nice showers. Liked the hotel in general but our room was directly next to the breakfast area. At 4 am both mornings we were wakened to slamming cabinets, coffee making and many additional noises. Our room #205 was also right next to the street and apparently they failed to use sound deadening glass as we heard every can and truck all night long. Just don’t get a room on the street side of the building or next to the breakfast srea!
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Oct 2025
Megan

Needs comfort review

Friendly staff
Filthy bathroom ceiling fan
Pillows too over stuffed
Plastic mattress protector, noisey and prevents airflow
Fitted sheets come off the mattress in the night
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
12 Oct 2025
marisa
First thing I noticed when using the bathroom was long dark hair wrapped around f the vitrine of the shower door. At the same time my daughter was turning down the bed to find it looked like it had been slept in, stained sheets, and lots of hair. I called the front desk to ask to be moved to a different room. She said the hotel was full and offered to bring clean sheets, which she did within a matter of minutes. The sheets she brought were Watt in a ball, she started to help me put them on, and I told her she could go, and as soon as she left, we noticed that the new sheets also had stains on them. By this time, it’s after one in the morning, we needed to be up at 6 AM so we decided to just sleep with our clothes on. It was very hard to sleep because the walls are so thin in this hotel you could literally hear every car at the intersection, especially the loud trucks accelerating when the light turned green. Our refrigerator was very noisy, the lack of carpeting or area rugs made for hearing every footsteps in the rooms around us. When I went to take my medicine and fill the clear plastic cup, the water was literally brown. Very disappointing stay which got us off to a rough start for our college visit. I would not stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
timothy
fast and friendly clean rooms and perfect location
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Brad
Great Location!!!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Kevin
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Facility is clean and remodeled very nice
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Robin
Lovely place in Athens…
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Rob
Every employee we encountered was smiling and had exceptional attitude
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2025
Alison
Love how close it is to Court St but we visited in the summer. I can imagine it would get pretty noisy during the school year. The walls are very thin, we could hear everything the people were saying in the room next door. Breakfast was nice and the complimentary drinks in the room were appreciated.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Chris
Nice, clean hotel. Bed and pillows are comfort but holds heat.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Melissa

Athens Hotel Stay

Great stay. Provided free cans of pop and water in room. Had to request additional towels, but promptly brought them to the room. Front desk very helpful and friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2025
Diane
Really cute little boutique hotel in the middle of Athens, very near Ohio University. It was a Friday night and college kids were out having fun, so it was a little noisy late at night. Otherwise, it's a great little property. Only disappointment was in the breakfast but then most hotel breakfasts aren't great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
O'Neal
Really enjoyed my time here. Customer service was excellent. The room was clean. The beds were comfortable. It wasn’t too noisy, and they gave complimentary water and sodas in the room, which was convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2025
Diante
Fairly nice establishment
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2025
Jodi

Disappointed

My sheets were yellow, and the top sheet was torn. There was coffee left in the coffee pot. On the pull out there was food on it and a green lighter. It is probably still there didn’t pick it up. There is no security. It was very expensive for all of this. The bananas on the breakfast thing were black, the creamer curdled in my coffee.

We were in Room 215 for a college visit. I wish I would have stayed at the university hotel.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Kenneth
Staff Friendly
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2024
Kevin

Best Stay in Athens

I stay at the Athens Central when I visit my son at OU. This hotel is the best, and my number 1 recommendation for the area. The location can’t be beat, the rooms are comfortable and spacious, the staff couldn’t be friendlier and were most helpful. The hotel is located in a safe area and grounds were clean inside and out.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

Could have been better.

I ran out of tolet paper and had to use tissues. The cook was sick, so breakfast was not up to par, but they gave me a coupon for next time I stay. My room was so close to two busy streets, so could here the traffic outside. The room was great, very roomy.
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2024
Kathy
Thin walls!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2024
Stella
Great looking room and nice people!!!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Ken
Perfect location! Park your car and then walk everywhere on campus. Nice, clean room. Great staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
dana
Friendly helpful staff!
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2024
Harrel
Property was very modern, clean, and very well decorated.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Hans
Nice place, we always try to stay there when in Athens
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Angelo
Great
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Dave
This property was a 5 star in every respect. The front desk was very professional and made a great dinner recommendation. The location was close to campus town but still quiet. The room was clean and we enjoyed the updated decor. The hot breakfast had a nice variety and was very good. We would definitely stay at this location again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Rachel L
Easy walk to Court Street. Shower and breakfast were amazing
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Jeremy
Very convenient to OU campus, lots of places to walk to once we parked at the hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Tamara
Great location, nicely appointed, clean rooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Stay in comfort; walk to campus

Within easy walking distance of the Ohio U campus and of all the activity on Court St, this hotel is clean, well managed, towels are soft, lots of drawers for clothing, friendly staff. All at a good price. I recommend it.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Heather
Our room was comfortable and clean. The staff was superb! Excellent central location for anyone riding the Windy Nine. We will stay here again and highly recommend it.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Great stay

Great place to stay. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Jacob
great customer service
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Brian
A
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Kris
Our stay was fabulous! If we had no reason to go to Athens, we would come just to stay at Athens Central!
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
17 Jun 2024
Andrew
No Wi-Fi, we paid good money for the stay and cannot use any of the things they offer
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
William
Great staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2024
Trisha
The hotel itself was great, but there was a lot of street noise so it was difficult to sleep. Easy walk to Court Street, comfy beds, adequate breakfast.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Heidi

Weekend trip

Wonderful staff and rooms are comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Roger
Great place, great staff, great location.
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2024
Elliott
The room was ideal. Large. Clean. Great bath with a multifunction shower. However, all of the lights are 6000k LEDs which is fine if you're shopping, but atrocious in a bedroom. There was no escape. I wound up turning everything off and using ambient light from Athens. Fix that and you'll have an ideal spot.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Marcy
Very nice hotel within easy walking distance of downtown Athens.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2024
cathy
Location is great. Can walk to campus & uptown. Very comfortable. Pleasant staff.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2024
Corey
Excellent location to stay if you are visiting Ohio University. The staff is fantastic and they do their best to accommodate the needs of guests.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Stephanie
pet friendly
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Jennifer

Two thumbs up!

Staff was super friendly, bed was extremely comfy and room was very quiet & clean. Hotel is just a block from Court Street. Free breakfast was a plus.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
John
Most everything was great! Few weird things... One Pepsi and one water (both complimentary) were already opened. The air conditioning units were SUPER loud, like sounded broken. The automatic lights in the bathroom were super problematic when showering.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
Joy
I love staying at the Athens central the staff is so friendly
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2024
Michael
Staff was very pleasant and service oriented.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2024
Jennifer
The staff was very attentive and nice. They helped right away with my small problem and took care of it.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2024
Eric
Staff is awesome and a short walk to Court Street.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2024
Chris
We checked in late and the front desk lady was speedy and helpful
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2024
Angela

Great Place in downtown Athens

Great place to stay in Athens. The beds are very comfortable. The rooms are very nice. We would definitely stay again. You can easily walk to bars and restaurants.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Feb 2024
Chad

Ask about bed first

The bed was horrible, sunken in. The furniture was peeling. However, great location and friendly staff.

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Athens Central Hotel
88 E State St, Athens, United States

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