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7.4

43 reviews

Highlander Motel

Highlander Motel

420 West Union Street, Athens, 45701, Ohio, United States

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Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Highlander Motel

Highlander Motel is a two-star motel in Athens, Ohio, United States. Located about 1.1mi from the city center, it sits at 420 West Union Street.

Amenities feature free parking and free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, room service, air conditioning (free), a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and a bathtub.

With 43 reviews, this option offers a straightforward stay for travelers seeking practical comfort in Athens.

Highlander Motel offers a straightforward, budget-friendly base in Athens, Ohio, a two-star haven for practical travelers. Located at 420 West Union Street, it sits about 1.1mi from the city center, easy to reach after a day of exploring. Free Wi-Fi and free parking pair with amenities like room service, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and a bathtub for simple comforts.

Room options cover Economy and Standard layouts, with a mix of King, Queen, Twin, and Double bed configurations. Examples include Economy, King, Single Use (non-smoking); Economy, Queen, Single Use (non-smoking); Economy, 2 Double (non-smoking); Economy, 2 Double (Smoking Allowed); Standard, Twin (non-smoking); Standard, Twin (Smoking Allowed); Standard, 2 Bed (non-smoking); Standard, 2 Bed (Smoking Allowed); Standard, Smoking Allowed (King); and Standard Room (non-smoking, King). Many setups accommodate 2 adults and 1 child.

Payments are cash-only, keeping the process simple for travelers. With a 24-hour desk, free toiletries, and flexible handling of non-smoking and smoking options, it’s a down-to-earth choice for short getaways or university visits, paired with reliable parking and Wi-Fi for convenience on the road.

Closest airports

Wood County Airport

36.5mi

Rickenbacker International Airport

54.9mi

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

61.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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Standard Room

1 King Size Bed

2690 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This double room features a microwave, seating area and air conditioning.

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Standard, Twin

1 Twin Bed

2690 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This double room has a microwave, air conditioning and seating area.

Standard, Twin, Smoking Allowed

1 Twin Bed

2690 sqft

Smoking allowed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

This double room features a seating area, air conditioning and microwave.

Standard, Smoking Allowed

1 King Size Bed

2690 sqft

Smoking allowed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

This twin room features a microwave, seating area and air conditioning.

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Economy, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

More details

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Economy, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

Smoking not allowed

More details

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Standard, 2 Bed

Smoking not allowed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

Non-smoking rooms

+

More details

Standard, 2 Bed, Smoking Allowed

Smoking allowed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Economy, Queen Size, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

More details

Economy, 2 Double Beds, Smoking Allowed

2 Double Beds

Smoking allowed

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Economy, Single

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

7.4

43 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Featured reviews:

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Melissa

9.1

April 2025

Room was clean and comfortable. All the basic necessities included towels, soap, parking plus a fridge and microwave, lamps with charging stations, nice tv, nice heater and a/c unit. And great location in respect to Ohio University and uptown Athens. Great rate too. I needed a nice, safe place for quick, one night stay and this motel was perfect for that.

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Anonymous

10

May 2025

It is a good value. Kind of away from everything. But still within reasonable driving distance. The place was quiet. Although the rooms need some updates they were clean.

Metal box frames for the beds, made a boom noise every time some one moved, so it would wake me up. Rooms are small.

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Anne

9.1

October 2024

Liked that it was close to campus, bed comfortable and each room had refrigerator and also a bathtub My stay at Holiday inn did not have a microwave or bathtub in the room and was 50$ more

Lots of construction on road outside entrances hard to find.The bathroom door needed cleaning had fingerprints on it and not many tv channels available

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Jackie

9.1

April 2025

Nice staff, comfortable beds and great location. Could use a fresh coat of paint in the rooms. Love the black out blinds. Would differently stay here again.

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Keller

9.1

October 2024

budget hotel with over the top friendly staff, clean room , and 4 minutes from The University.

some low level painting and design , but overall comfortable

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Vijay

9.1

July 2025

For under 70$ per night that too on a long weekend, with a location close to all major shops and hubs, this was a steal deal..

NA

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Spurling

9.1

February 2025

Breakfast 'not offered here and location is perfect.

N/A

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Jason

8.2

February 2025

Clean inexpensive stay. Easy check in. Location

The bed frame was very loud. Either that or a broken box spring

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Lanore

9.1

July 2023

It met my needs. It was just fine. Any concerns I addressed with the manager and he was very forward to note their efforts to improve.

The things that needed improving.

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Dave

9.1

September 2024

Location and price

Points of Interest Around Highlander Motel

Airports

Wood County Airport

36.5mi

Rickenbacker International Airport

54.9mi

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

61.4mi

Amenities of Highlander Motel

Free parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Highlander Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property