Athens Central Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (733 reviews)
88 East State Street , Athens , US
+1 740-595-0500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Noisy from above rooms
Breakfast was late and lacking at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Reviews indicate it was very clean, but noise issues from upper rooms were mentioned.
Service
9.9
Staff consistently praised for excellent customer service and hospitality.
Location
9.4
Exceptional location with easy access to downtown and various attractions.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms described as comfortable and well-maintained, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities noted as sufficient, with issues raised regarding breakfast availability.
Value for Money
9.4
Overall value perception is high based on guest comments and satisfaction.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast offerings were varied but did not meet all expectations by some guests.
Overall Experience
9.5
A highly satisfactory stay with memorable customer service and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:58

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with City Views

Luxurious Amenities: Athens Central Hotel offers a fitness centre, free private parking, and a shared lounge for guests to unwind in.

Comfortable Rooms: Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, fridge, coffee machine, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Outdoor Activities: Guests can enjoy various activities like hiking, fishing, and cycling in the vibrant city of Athens.

Ready to experience a blend of luxury and convenience at Athens Central Hotel? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in Athens!

Important information:

Please note we are now Pet friendly. There is a $47.00 Fee for each pet. Per stayGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 733 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Orlando • couple • us
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Laufman • couple • us
7
Good if you don't mind some noise.
Pros:

The rooms and bathrooms were nice. The location is great. The breakfast was fine. There is parking as well.

Cons:

Some rooms are noisy from the street traffic. We had to change rooms.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • couple • us
9
Cons:

the breakfast was not very good this time.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Able to walk to restaurant in the evening and offered a nice breakfast

Cons:

Parking

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
N
Nicole • couple • us
7
Pros:

Proximity to OU campus and clean rooms.

Cons:

That they raise the rates to the rooms during the school season. We stayed one night in August at a decent rate, and one night in September for over double the $$

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
C
Carrie • couple • us
9
Perfect location
Pros:

Clean and close to everything.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Monica • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The rooms were spacious and very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
K
K • couple • us
9
Pros:

This was our second stay here. Athens Central is one of the main reasons why we came back to Athens. We’re motorcyclists and enjoy having access to all the good routes nearby.

The staff are exceptional, always very helpful and courteous. The location can’t be beat. We were within walking distance to so many restaurants, cafes, and shops. Breakfast was delicious and offered a good variety of things.

Cons:

It’s normally an amazing value, but an OU event caused hotel prices to increase for the entire area.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
D
Delmar • couple • us
10
It was perfect
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
M
miller • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Very nice and clean

Cons:

People was being pretty loud in a couple rooms talking loud in the hallways after midnight

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
R
Randy • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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christianne • couple • gb
8
Convenient stop off to break up the long journey from mid michigan to raleigh/durham nc
Pros:

Easy check in and parking, close to retaurants and bars. Convenience store close by. Comfortable bed, good size fridge with small freezer section.

Cons:

TV in breakfast room was on too loud, showing an old sitcom. Eggs were not tasty.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • us
10
I’d stay here again when visiting OU
Pros:

Cleanliness and location

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
S
Suzanne • couple • us
10
The lady at the front desk was so friendly and the price was excellent
Pros:

It was right in the heart of Athens

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Robertson • couple • us
7
Not a terrible stay, but would probably stay in a location further from town in the future.
Pros:

Lovely bathroom! Comfy bed!

Cons:

Found the location a little noisy and could hear other guests because of the hard floors throughout.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location and front desk personnel were excellent

Cons:

Parking lot is small for bigger vehicles

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Walking distance to everything I wanted to see. Tasty breakfast included. Complimentary soft drinks in the fridge. Polite and professional staff. The Athens Central Hotel knows how to take care of their guests.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • us
7
Pros:

Staff was nice. Location was as good. Room and bed were comfortable and spacious.

Cons:

Breakfast choices were terrible.
Walls were thin.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee