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Highlander Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Ohio University

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
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Located near Ohio University, Highlander Motel offers a convenient stay with in-room WiFi. Unwind and grab a snack from the vending machine or take advantage of 24-hour front desk assistance. Guests rave about this motel’s helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $65
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

Room options

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Economy Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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420 W Union St, Athens, OH, 45701

What's nearby

  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohio University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Court Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • John Calhoun Baker University Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peden Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boyd Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donkey Coffee & Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Larry's Dawghouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Fish Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Highlander Motel

Highlander Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Ohio University. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel
Highlander Motel Athens
Highlander Motel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Highlander Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Highlander Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Highlander Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Highlander Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Highlander Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What's the area around Highlander Motel like?

Highlander Motel is a short 14-minute walk from Ohio University and 3 minutes' walk from West State Dog Park.

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Highlander Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Good stay with room that met my needs and staff that was very helpful.
2-night trip

10/10

Great
2-night trip

10/10

I was a little hesitant when I booked this room but took a chance. I appreciated that they did not price gouge like most of the other area hotels on an OU "special" weekend. No frills but it met our needs. Super close to campus. Very clean, polite and attentive staff. It is not fancy. The beds were very firm which I liked. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, it fits the bill. I would not be opposed to staying again. We were grateful to find this room on Mom's Weekend!
2-night trip

10/10

Fantastic and quiet
1-night trip

8/10

Comfy bed and pillows
1-night trip

8/10

Nothing fancy but perfectly adequate as a place to stop for the night in the middle of a long drive. The bed was comfortable, the heat and plumbing worked. I don't need fancy decor, and didn't even take my computer out so can't speak of the desk and chair. The money I saved more than covered a nice breakfast at a restaurant down the street.
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was nice.
2-night trip

8/10

This is a small roadside motel. The current owners have put a lot of effort into upgrading the facility. Rooms were clean and quiet. Great place to get a good nights rest. Staff was courteous and friendly. Room had a fridge and microwave. No frills or pool, exercise, food offerings. Good deal for the price.
1-night trip

8/10

Not a bad place to stay. What you would expect from a 65 dollar a night room. Relatively clean. Looks like they have done some recent painting. Staff is very nice. I would stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10

Place is definitely worn. Exterior looks just plain bad. Interior needs updating but was nice and clean. Would recommend for a quick night stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Cheap and functional. Rundown but clean. Owners pleasant. Great location for Ohio University.
3-night trip

6/10

It fits the need. We had to stay overnight in Athens, OH after our visit to Ohio U and needed a place to sleep, so it was fine.
1-night trip

10/10

I liked everything about it. Thank You.
2-night trip

8/10

Great place for the price. Bed was comfy. A new coat of paint would go a long way. The shower head is not made for tall people. All in all, I’d stay there again. It was nice a close to OU which was the reason for our visit. Super quiet. The road construction on the front street was a bummer. Bottom line is that we got to see our daughter during parents week and didn’t have to go bankrupt to do so, though the price was inflated due to the occasion.
2-night trip

8/10

Not the cleanest place I’ve been to, has a lot of drug activity going on! But that’s my opinion no proof, we are smokers so was glad they had smoking rooms, the young lady at the front desk was very kind.
1-night trip

4/10

The room was perfectly fine for one night but we did not make it one night as the environment became unsafe after dark.
1-night trip

8/10

Big dirt bike race in town —The John Penton GNCC— had every hotel in town full. The Highlander was a simple, spartan, elegant solution. Would do it again. Considering the cost, 4.5 of 5 stars! 90 of 100! Thanks
1-night trip

8/10

The motel was clean and the beds were SUPER comfortable! The woman who checked us in (I was in Athens with my 16 yr old daughter visiting a friend) was very friendly! The door to the room only had a doorknob lock and it wasn't super sturdy. The chain lock was broken. And the door had a decent-sized gap between it and the door frame in some places. That all being said, I still felt safe enough and the rooms on the opposite end of the motel were being worked on and upgraded while we were there. I would definitely still recommend this motel! VERY good for the price!
1-night trip

8/10

I usually stay in this motel but lately, towels are dingy and looking warn out. Also not enough soap or any tea bags
1-night trip

2/10

If you don’t have anything nice to say…..
2-night trip

8/10

The Highlander has had some upgrades since my previous visit. The only negative was that the bed was VERY HIGH. There was an American high jumper named Dick Forsbury. I practically had to do the Fosbury Flop to get into the bed. Not everyone is tall, so this is an issue that should be resolved.
1-night trip

8/10

I have stayed here dozens of times. It's a great motel if you're on a budget. There are certainly cheaper motels in Athens, but those scare me. The Highlander is in a nice spot in Athens near a bike path and between a coffee shop and a popular hotdog stand. It's a long walk to "downtown" Athens but doable if. This is not the Ritz. You are getting what you pay for. The floors may be squishy at spots, but they are clean floors. Beds are nice. The water pressure from the showers is actually impressive--so that's a plus. This is a popular motel with construction contractors doing work somewhere near Athens. I almost always see a few construction trucks and vans every time I stay here. This place is family owned and they seem to take pride in their work with limited means. If you want to stay in Athens for cheap, stay here.
1-night trip

2/10

Upon arrival, we decided not to stay. The exterior of the property was concerning enough to forgo entrance all together. I was extremely disappointed considering Hotels.com reviews seemed positive however, the later Google search told a different, more accurate, story. Overall, very displeased and inconvenienced given I had already paid for the stay. Please ensure the reviews are an accurate reflection of the quality of these locations!
1-night trip

2/10

1-night trip

8/10

2-night trip