Victorian Inn

Hotels
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Independent
6.2 (51 reviews)
1803 State Highway 31 East, Athens, Texas, 75751 , Athens , US

Facilities

RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location and ample parking
Cheap price / budget option
Some guests experienced quick check-in and a friendly attendant
Looks acceptable from outside (curb appeal for some)
Cons:
Mold, musty smells, dirty carpet, pests (cockroaches/beetles)
Outdated rooms and maintenance issues (peeling paint, torn curtains, broken fixtures)
Advertised breakfast not available; limited amenities and few plug-ins
Inconsistent/unprofessional check-in experiences and WiFi problems
Noise and safety concerns reported (gunfire, police, neighborhood activity)

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews report mold on ceilings, musty/chemical smells, cockroaches/beetles, dirty carpet and found pills on the floor — cleanliness is noticeably poor.
Service
7.8
Mixed reports: several guests experienced rude or unprofessional check-in and staff errors, but others noted a quick check-in and a very friendly attendant; service appears inconsistent but not uniformly poor.
Location
8.5
Several guests called out a good location and ample parking; however there are safety/noise concerns reported (gunfire, police, neighborhood issues) that temper the positive location aspects.
Room Quality
4.8
Rooms described as very dated and in disrepair (peeling paint, torn curtains/shower curtains, uneven tubs, loud A/C, worn beds) — below expectations for upkeep.
Amenities
5
Amenities are limited: free/advertised breakfast frequently unavailable, few/no snacks or drinks, insufficient plug-ins and poor WiFi reported; basic but lacking.
Value for Money
8.6
Several guests mentioned a cheap price and one noted it felt like a budget option; given the low rates some find the cost acceptable despite shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
4.8
Multiple mentions that the advertised breakfast was not provided (COVID cited) and no real on-site food offerings — disappointment around F&B availability.
Overall Experience
5.6
Overall sentiment is mixed-to-negative: some guests had clean, quick stays, but many report serious cleanliness, safety, and maintenance issues leading to refusal to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:38

Property Description

Discover a charming getaway at Hotel O Victorian Inn Athens TX, where comfort meets convenience.

Elegant Accommodations
Relax in one of our 39 air-conditioned guest rooms, each designed for your comfort with complimentary Wi-Fi, cable programming, and thoughtful amenities such as coffee/tea makers and spacious desks.

Convenient Location
Just minutes away from local attractions such as the Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and Henderson County Fairgrounds, you’ll find endless entertainment and cultural experiences at your fingertips, making it easy to explore everything Athens has to offer.

Exceptional Service
Enjoy the convenience of room service during limited hours and free self-parking, ensuring your stay is both relaxing and hassle-free.

Escape the ordinary and experience a delightful stay with us—book your stay today!

Important information:

This hotel has 2 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DFW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 4.8
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 4.8
Overall Experience: 5.6
P
Patricia • partner
4
Pros:

Very run down and dated. Mold on bathroom ceiling. TV not much bigger than a computer monitor. Property looks nice from the outside.

2025-06-26 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • family
2
Pros:

Very unkindly and unprofessional, will never again look into this location.

2022-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Steven
2
Pros:

Need to take them off your site got to check in & they don’t accept online reservations? I asked if they had any rooms available they said they were fully booked only saw 6 vehicles in the parking lot. Had to drive home 1 hour & drive back the next morning. Sorry, sorry, sorry

2022-10-02 • via Nuitee
K
Kalie
4
Horrible room
Pros:

Forced me to pay a pet deposit for a service animal, room smelt like animal feces.

2021-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Pros:

I didnt get past check in. The guyvat the front desk told me i didnt have a reservation. Thevi had to show him my name and hiw to use his sysyem. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, It went downhill from there.

2021-06-09 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

There were cockroaches in the room and beetles

2021-06-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
6
Pros:

Plenty of parking spaces, suggest trucks park in 2d (or even 3d) row. Just love the half-hour idle time right outside the window beginning before 6AM. Zero snacks or drinks. Looks nice driving by..
Keep on driving

2021-05-17 • via Nuitee
M
Monica
4
One to avoid!
Pros:

This hotel is extremely outdated and needs lots of repairs. The room smells like chlorine and the carpet is nasty. The bathroom door didn't shut and stay closed. There was no toilet paper holder. (I have attached pictures.) The curtains are torn and don't close all of the way. The shower curtain was torn so water sprays out on to the floor. Very disappointed. We will not stay here again.

2021-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • partner
8
Pros:

#1They advertise they serve breakfast but when I asked the guy so no due to covid. They need to catch up with what’s going on. A lot of Hotels everywhere are servicing breakfast. #2 They need bigger and thicker towels. Those towels would be good for my 5 y/o grandsons. Extra roll of toilet paper

2021-05-16 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
8
Pros:

It was a good location and was a very quick check in and easy checkout.

2021-05-02 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
8
Pros:

Its ok but wasn't no continental breakfast

2021-04-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
8
Pros:

The room smelled musty.

2021-04-21 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
6
Pros:

Lots of road noise. Not enough plug-ins to charge devices. No plug in by bedside for a personal fan. Still advertising free breakfast but not available.

2021-04-05 • via Nuitee
T
Theresa
10
Pros:

Very clean and friendly motel

2021-03-07 • via Nuitee
H
Harlie
2
Very Upsetting
Pros:

There was 2 different pills on the floor on my room. The WiFi wouldn’t connect AT ALL. Called the manager twice and nothing came about it. It looked like the room and never been vacuum either.

2021-02-01 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Never again!
Pros:

The attendant was very nice and the room was clean, but old and in various stages of disrepair. Paint peeling off in places. the plug in near the sink has a short in it. And not enough places to charge devices. The beds were well worn but not uncomfortable.
The place could use some renovations.
There was gunfire, the police were called, a loud domestic dispute, and a high speed chase. All right at this establishment. But to top it off, when we told our relatives where we were staying they warned us not to go out after dark because this motel is known for drug deals and prostitutes frequenting this motel.
It’s a shame, this was my 3 visit here. It used to be a nice place to stay.k

2021-01-04 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • family
6
Pros:

Old property; needs some upgrading. Clean and basic.

2020-12-05 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher
10
Pros:

I really liked my stay here

2020-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andy
8
satisfied
Pros:

Was a comfortable stay, property is a little old, but was clean !

2020-10-05 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Ok as a last resort...
Pros:

Very old building with poorly executed updates - the tub is tilted away from the wall, so that water runs out onto the bathroom floor during your shower which will be long due to very low water pressure and flow. Ceiling paint peeling in many places. Air conditioning was so incredibly loud it woke us up several times, so very little sleep was had. Toilet was very slow running and clogged in the morning. No continental breakfast included, due to COVID. Cheap price, but will not ever stay again.

2020-10-05 • via Nuitee