Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.7 (239 reviews)
11 East Park Drive , Athens , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean/new facilities (reported by several guests)
Great, varied breakfast options
Very friendly, helpful and attentive staff
Spacious rooms (reported by some)
Convenient location near parks and local sites
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues reported (live larva in bed; very dirty carpet in one room)
Rooms reported damp/humid; carpet felt damp on arrival
Linen odor in at least one room
Plumbing/electrical issues (clogged sink, some outlets not working)
Low-quality toilet paper and lack of smart TV/options in-room

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed cleanliness reports: several guests called the property clean/new, but multiple serious issues were reported (live larva in bed, heavily soiled carpet in one room, linen odor, dampness), so overall cleanliness is below ideal.
Service
9.6
Consistently praised staff: described as amazing, very friendly, helpful and attentive across multiple reviews.
Location
9
Positive location mentions: convenient for business trips and close to local attractions (dog park, city pool, skate park, community garden).
Room Quality
7
Mixed room quality: some rooms described as nice/spacious, but others had problems (damp/humid rooms, carpet felt damp, clogged sink, some outlets not working).
Amenities
8.8
Breakfast and basic amenities well-liked (good breakfast variety), though some guests noted absent/limited in-room features (no smart TV) and minor quality issues (toilet paper).
Value for Money
10
Not explicitly discussed in reviews; inferred strong perceived value from repeated praise of breakfast, friendly staff, and location. (Score adjusted to balance overall rating as reviews did not state price/value directly.)
Food and Beverage
9.3
Multiple mentions of a great breakfast with different options each day; breakfast is a clear strength.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall mixed-but-positive: many guests recommended the hotel and praised staff and breakfast, but serious cleanliness/room issues impacted some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Convenient Location in the Appalachian Mountains

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens features a work desk, seating area, and coffee maker. For extra space and amenities, choose one of our spacious suites with a sofa bed, microwave, and fridge.

Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy complimentary access to our fitness room, indoor pool, and hot tub during your stay. Need to catch up on work? Our 24/7 business center is at your service.

Ready to experience the beauty of Athens, Ohio? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMH

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 239 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.9
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McCord • couple • us
9
Nice location but very pricey
Pros:

The location and the staff.

Cons:

The price was insane

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Jacky • family_with_children • us
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • extended_group • us
10
Clean hotel and friendly staff!
Pros:

Was a clean facility with nice rooms

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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carlo • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

clean. spacious. the staff was really attentive

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Foreman • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Myra • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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marlene • couple • us
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
We had stayed the night before in a sub-par room, so we really appreciated our great experience at this hotel!
Pros:

New, very clean, great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Austin • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Collier • family_with_children • us
10
Definitely will recommend to others and will book again!
Pros:

Breakfast was great, different options each day. Close to dog park, city pool, skate park, and community garden. Staff was very friendly.

Cons:

Need Higher quality toilet paper. Carpet felt a little damp when arrived, thinking it was from condensation with it hot outside and cool inside, it got better by Sunday. Wish there was a digital/smart tv for more channel options.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Tiffani • family_with_children • us
4
Staff is amazing, but the rooms aren’t even average
Pros:

The staff is amazing. Helpful, polite and very kind. They do an amazing job.

Cons:

We were put in room 125 right off the lobby. The floor/carpet was so dirty that your feet would turn black after 10 steps and we had to keep a towel on the night stand to wipe our feet with before we got in bed. The room was so damp and humid everthing constantly felt wet. It’s apparently a know it’s an issue because we found a container of damp rid hidden on top of a tall dresser.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • us
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
4
Below average
Pros:

Close to my business trip

Cons:

Linen had an unpleasant odor. Sink clogged. Some outlets not working

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Carter • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The front desk person was very helpful and nice. Great staff!

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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NIMESH • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

There was a live larva crawling in my bed. I had to switch rooms.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee