9/2024 I stayed here for Homecoming 2024. What I said below is still true. All things being equal…read moreI would rather stay at the brand name hotels on State St because the rooms & breakfast are nicer & they are also closer to campus - but I refuse to pay the insane rates for prime weekends. The lodge is a fine value for prime weekends.

Modern room was extremely clean. Hotel is very quaint and smaller in size. Little bar in the lobby,…read moreand cool little outdoor brick patio with seating and firepits. Can't beat the prices. Would stay again.

Booked this holiday inn for 4 nights while in the area for training for work. The room was nice,…read moreclean, and had a big TV. There was breakfast each day. My room was cleaned and I received new towels each day. I would definitely stay here again

It was a nice stay. The room was clean, but the walls were pretty thin and I heard a lot of noises…read morethroughout the night, including the alarm clock of the phone in the room next to me at 5 AM. The pool was nice for my son and there was a decent breakfast spread. I found the staff to be very friendly and it was a pretty easy and fast check-in process. Parking was fairly easy, even though it was busy at the time of evening we came in. The room did get quite hot, and I couldn't adjust the temperature, so I ended up just turning it off, which gave us a comfortable sleeping atmosphere. Over-all a good stay.

Very clean and the housekeeping staff is great. They…read morefreshen the room well. Some places don't everyday, but so far they come clean everyday. I like the inline check in and key, so I haven't had a lot of front desk interaction. The. Breakfast isn't super fancy but par for normal Hamptons. I was there during a snow storm and I was worried about getting out bc it's up on a hill and had a steep drive way, but it was very taken care of when I went to leave at 8 am. I stay here for work and I think it's the best place I e stayed in Athens. Parking isn't abundant so when I get off work at 9pm I usually ah e to park a ways in the back lot, but it's not a terrible walk in. I haven't friend the other amenities, but when I get to I'll report back.

Daily housekeeping is perfect - Front desk associates very…read morenice & informative. Breakfast average ( missing bananas!!) but has 2 waffle makers to keep The line short Expensive laundry room 3.50 wash 2$ dryer (1 of each ) Front desk had flavored water & treats every day - nice touch ! Very close to many food outlets -some within walking 2 minutes Would stay here again

Building on Brian's review...Whistlestop was the perfect location for a quick getaway to Hocking…read moreHills. We only stayed one night, but this stop would also work well for a longer visit. Whistlestop is located at the end of a dirt road (literally off the beaten trail), so don't be too worried if you wonder if you're going the right way--keep going back the road and it's just over an old rail line. The B&B is the basement of an old farm house and the room is spacious. As Brian mentioned, the room had a queen size bed, couch, working fireplace, pool table, kitchenette, and private bath. The owners, Sherry and Mike, were a delightful couple and we had a chance to peak into their beautifully renovated kitchen and meet their lovable boxer, Lucy. Tons of snacks to pick from, but easily the best were the homemade sticky buns and chocolate chip cookies. Sherry stocked the fridge and pantry with breakfast items for the next day (yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, breakfast bowls). Brian enjoyed a couple rounds of pool while I feasted on several hours of HGTV's "Property Brothers" on the biggest flat-screen TV I've seen in someone's house (60-inch?). The bed was cozy, covered with beautiful colored linens, and I think if you wanted to leave the blinds open, you could wake to a beautiful sunrise amongst the nearby trees. I woke up early Sunday morning to do a bit of reading and enjoy a cup of tea by the fireplace. Perfection. Since we were there in late March, we didn't get to enjoy this amenity, but there is a fire pit so you can make some s'mores (yes, they provide all the fixings for that too). I need to ask Brian when we can go again...it was a great weekend to unplug and just relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Columbus. (although, they have free Wifi, just in case you need it :) )

I had such a wonderful experience at the Whistlestop! I have stayed there several times and…read morewouldn't go any where else. The farm is beautiful and secluded. Mike and Sherry were wonderful hosts and had great recommendations for local spots to hit. They really make you feel at home. The hot tub was nice and so was the private fire pit. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast!

The GM of this location did reach out to me about my issue with the late checkout. The GM explained…read moreto me that they do their best, but they are not able to always offer a 4PM checkout which goes counter to the Marriott rewards program which states it's guaranteed. This is one of the most important benefits to me, which is why initially marked my review so low, but I am bumping this up as the GM did follow up and comp points for the issue.

Came in town for a graduation. Room prices were outrageous for a Fairfield Inn!! But that's event…read morepricing for you. All employees were very pleasant and informative. They did lack any gluten free choices for breakfast! But we did have bananas. My only reason for giving it a three star was the vent in our room was disgusting. Time for a cleaning.

This place is not accommodating at all. We didn't stay with them, but we wanted to get a drink to…read moremeet friends who were in town and staying there for two nights. We come to hocking hills often and thought checking it out would be could so we could potentially book here. Unfortunately, staff declined helping or accommodating us in any capacity. We weren't welcome at the pub or to make a dinner reservation. Then I asked the assistant what options were around in the area and she played dumb. It felt like phony, unprofessional and not helpful. This place should be open to the public and strive to have better customer service and be a bit more welcoming. I recommend staying at Amongst the Trees, instead or cut above cabins.

Our stay at The MacKay Cottage was wonderful. The cottage was quaint and adorable, nestled against…read morea backdrop of fall foliage that made it the most picturesque autumn getaway. I brought my husband for his birthday weekend, and we had such a fun, relaxing time surrounded by the peaceful scenery. We were greeted with beautiful celtic music playing as we entered our accommodations. All the areas of the cottage were clean and inviting, and we couldn't wait to unwind in front of the gas fireplace after unloading our belongings. We spent a lot of time in the hot tub- surrounded by vibrant hues of red and orange leaves glowing in the sunlight. Wrapped in the provided robes, we sipped wine in front of the large picture window in the living room, soaking in even more of fall's beauty. On the night of his birthday, we enjoyed a six course dinner that ended with the whole dining room singing him "Happy Birthday", which made him incredibly happy. Afterward, we took flashlights and went on a night walk on one of the trails behind the cottages. Our two night stay was magical. The effort that goes into making Glenlaurel a dedication to its Scottish roots was evident in every detail of our stay and we truly enjoyed immersing ourselves in the experience.

This review is for the lodge restaurant. (not the lodge, the cabin, or the state park)…read more Yikes! Please avoid eating here. If you must, the way to go is order a pizza to go and pick it up when it is ready. The pros: beautiful view over the water, great at sun down. The cons: the food took way too long to come out. They forgot to bring the soup and salad we order before the meal, and by the time they went to get my soup, they had run out of that kind! See attached photos and video of the fish. Sad to say both my wife and I ordered that same meal. When it finally did come out the fish was so deeply fried that it was rock hard and there was not much remanence of any kind of fish meat left to be scavenged. Not even a forest dwelling mongrel would have gone for this disastrous preparation. I asked the waitress if it was supposed to be like this and she said "yes". (looking back that is a pretty funny answer) I told her that we were not going to be able to eat the meal. I mean even if we wanted to, it really wasn't food at this point. Is there anything she could do for us? After going to the back and having a discussion with her manger, she came back and said she could provide 30% off of each fish meal..... that is so close to doing nothing. And it wasn't just us. After we "ate" another couple stopped us and told us about the terrible experience they had with the meal. Burr Oak Lodge Restaurant, I suggest you just serve pizza.

Peaceful winter weekend…read more My husband and I decided to stay here for a relaxing weekend and it did not disappoint. We started our journey at the nature center and met Julie. She gave us great advice on hiking trails and restaurants in the area. We proceeded to the lodge to check into our room. The lodge is older but well maintained. It has a beautiful lobby with large windows to overlook the lake. Lots of seating areas, games to play and a fireplace. Our room was huge. It had a bedroom and living room area plus two bathrooms. The lodge has everything you need if you don't want to leave - pool, restaurant, exercise room, hiking trails, etc. Plus the best part we practically had the place to ourselves!

My bookclub gals and I rented an offsite cabin from this business. We also got massages and…read morefacials. I cannot recommend this business enough. Everyone was kind and helpful and eager to please. I didn't eat at the restaurant but it was so cozy inside, I'm definitely coming back!

We have stayed at the Inn before and highly recommend it. This time we chose one of the offsite…read morelodges - The Bourbon Trail Lodge - for a family weekend getaway. This is an amazing property near all the best hiking and tourist spots in the area. The decor is typical lodge but everything is spotless and like new. There are 2 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a large living/dining area with a fully stocked kitchen. There is a hot tub on the deck which was great for relaxing in the evenings. Also a fire pit and gas grill although you need to choose add on propane tank rental if you want to use the grill. Firewood is also an optional add on. The lodge is surrounded by woods with excellent bird watching. It is also dark enough in the evening for some star gazing. We highly recommend this spot for a family getaway (sleeps 4) - or check out the other great lodging options hosted by the Inn.

I want to thank the staff at the Lafayette hotel for another fine weekend getaway…read more A hidden gem in the state of Ohio should be on everyone's bucket list breakfast at the gun room is my favorite staff is pretty awesome, immaculate courteous, etc. I'm never unhappy when I walk away only unhappy because I have to go back home to do other stuff. Marietta is a cool area. Stay at the Lafayette a destination you won't be disappointed. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is, they do have a lack of staff at times I think with additional staff for breakfast and such I think it could be elevated to another level

Very tired place. Needs massive work to refresh it. Not particularly clean. Broken blinds in…read moreroom, a clogged toilet, an air conditioner that doesn't work right. Worn sheets and old pillows. No. Sadly, no. Not a good place to stay.