Quality Inn Athens
20 Home St, Athens, OH 45701, Athens County, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Overview
Quality Inn Athens is a 4-star hotel in Athens County at 20 Home St, Athens, OH 45701. It holds a public rating of 3.7/5 based on 354 reviews. Guest feedback most often highlights strong value for the rate and an overall clean, comfortable stay experience.
Rooms
Reviews frequently mention clean rooms, comfortable beds, and soft bedding. A recurring caution is that some rooms feel small, and at least one guest noted a bathroom without a bathtub. One review also described water escaping the shower area in an accessible/handicap room, suggesting layout can vary by room type.
Breakfast
Breakfast is referenced by guests as being available and generally typical for the category, with items such as eggs, sausage, waffles, and yogurt. Some guests describe it as adequate rather than standout. No other on-site dining details are documented.
Location & nearby things to do
The hotel is close to several Athens attractions and outdoor spaces, including Sells Park (about 1.2 km) and the Dale & Jackie Riddle State Nature Preserve (about 1.4 km). For arts and local culture, it’s within a few kilometers of the Kennedy Museum of Art (about 2.8 km), Ohio University College Green Historic District (about 1.9 km), and the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery (about 1.8 km). Popular day-trip options in the wider area include Strouds Run State Park (about 5.8 km), Pleasant Hill Vineyards (about 7.4 km), Baileys Trail System (about 8.6 km), and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway/Nelsonville Train Depot (about 18.7 km).
Best for
This property suits budget- and value-oriented travelers who want a clean, comfortable base near Athens attractions such as Sells Park and the Ohio University College Green Historic District. It can work well for short stays, as multiple guests describe it as a solid one-night option with generally good service and breakfast included.
Travel tips
If you’re planning to explore Athens’ parks and museums, the hotel’s location places you within a few kilometers of Sells Park, the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, and the Kennedy Museum of Art. Parking availability may vary; at least one guest reported challenges at busy times, so arriving earlier in the evening may help. For longer drives and day trips, destinations like Hocking Valley Scenic Railway/Nelsonville Train Depot are roughly 18.7 km away.
What guests say
Guests most often praise the hotel for clean rooms, comfortable beds, and a good value for the rate. Service feedback is mixed: several reviews describe excellent front-desk interactions, while others mention inconsistent helpfulness and occasional rudeness. Breakfast is commonly noted as available and standard, with some guests finding it merely adequate. The most frequent negatives in the excerpts include small room size, bathroom/shower layout concerns in at least one accessible room, and occasional parking availability issues.
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