Holiday Inn Exp Suites Athens, ColumbusHoliday Inn Exp Suites Athens in Columbus, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 49 of 155 hotels we score in Columbus. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $146 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on East State Street in Athens, Ohio, this two-star smoke-free hotel serves travellers visiting Ohio University or exploring nearby Strouds Run State Park. The guest rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, and flat-screen televisions. Facilities consist of an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, and a daily breakfast bar. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking are provided, and the property allows pets. While the hotel offers practical amenities for short stays, some guest rooms have not yet been updated.What stands out

Indoor heated pool and hot tub

Complimentary daily breakfast

Pet friendly policy

Free on-site parking

Watch out for

Some rooms are outdated

Occasional maintenance issues

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