Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, pool views
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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331 Richland Ave, Athens, OH, 45701
  • Ohio University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Peden Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Court Street
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, Ohio University Inn & Conference Center is just steps from Ohio University and 9 minutes by foot from Convocation Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Peden Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Dairy Barn Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Convocation Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Peden Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Court Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boyd Dining Hall - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Donkey Coffee & Espresso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

Hotel with free parking, steps from Ohio University
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center offers 139 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 139 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy American cuisine at Cutlers Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 4467 square feet (415 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Cutlers Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Bunch of Grapes Tavern - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bunch of Grapes Tavern
  • Cutlers Restaurant
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4,467 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 8 to May 23:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, 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.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 44.05.0010

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
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

Property is also known as

Inn Ohio
Ohio Inn
Ohio University Inn
University Inn Ohio
Ohio University Inn And Conference Center
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center Athens
Ohio University Hotel Athens
Ohio University Inn Athens
Ohio University Inn Conference Center

Reviews

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOSHUA

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Probably worst business stay I’ve ever had. The fire alarm malfunctioned and kept going off starting around 5:00am and lasting over an hour. We all had to go sit in our vehicles in the rain at 5:00am! I had early morning business meetings scheduled and didn’t get to sleep or shower. When I finally was able to go get the rest of my luggage out the clerk said there would be no compensation. I used to stay here every time I was in town for work. I will never stay here again! Even after I said had spent half the time in my truck in the rain they offered me breakfast in the hotel while the alarm was still blaring.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Delina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was decent and clean but the hotel feels like you stepped into 1980. Everything is super dated and the TVs aren't smart (no Netflix, no screen mirroring). The bathroom is small. There are also a bunch of stairs within the hotel so lugging bags is a pain and carts are useless. It's close to the campus but not really walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and a very nice property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Ravenswood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying there! You have clean and comfy rooms and restaurants and bar on site. The staff were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only in the room for the evening, but really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful! We loved our room. Parking was convenient and close. I wish we were able to stay for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a small issue with our room but the desk made it right and compensated us immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came here for college orientation and didn’t want to stay at the dorms. Check-in was easy and the rom was very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikki

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location with all the amenities one might need for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Athens gold

Clean and nicely updated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
I was okay staying at this hotel, it’s a big deal if you are going to the university, that was not the case for us, in 2 days, we never had room service coming to the room and at the day of check out, there was a water issue, had to use water bottles, no explanation nor an apology. For me, it’s a bit overrated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our bathroom was dirty. The restaurant is closed today. My kid is not feeling well and I was looking to get a second room at a discounted price and the manager was not helpful. The young lady behind the desk felt bad and has been great, but the manager would not budge. The hotel is empty. The bathroom door squeaks, which is keeping the child not feeling well up. Very disappointed. I have stayed here several times, and this has been my worst experience yet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had a smell to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathrooms were an okay size. Could upgrade to a foaming hand soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

I thought the property was designed so nicely, the restaurant was fantastic and the room was so comfortable, cute and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gross bar

The food was amazing, but the bar was gross. Dust on everything, gnats, the garnishes were just out, my beer bottle smelled like mildew for some reason, the bar-tenders were mid. The structure itself was interesting to say the least with the odd little staircases that shifted the level slightly evey 50 feet or so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay especially if you are visiting the Dairy Barn. Clean, friendly staff and good food
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025