ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 8:42am
Derp
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hotels+in+athens%2C+ohio
Now that we have that out of the way, I'm asking the OC b/c I know there are people who attended OU, and people who live there. What is a NICE hotel in the Athens area? I have to go there for a weekend, and want to take the wife. I also plan on hitting the Pizza Shack, or whatever the hell it is called, in Logan.
COA & like_that - I'm going to get the president's suite, and give her the servant's quarters.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hotels+in+athens%2C+ohio
Now that we have that out of the way, I'm asking the OC b/c I know there are people who attended OU, and people who live there. What is a NICE hotel in the Athens area? I have to go there for a weekend, and want to take the wife. I also plan on hitting the Pizza Shack, or whatever the hell it is called, in Logan.
COA & like_that - I'm going to get the president's suite, and give her the servant's quarters.
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Sonofanump
Feb 10, 2014 8:48am
Burroak is not too far away if you are not required to stay in Athens.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Feb 10, 2014 8:52am
Pizza Crossing.ernest_t_bass;1578510 wrote:I also plan on hitting the Pizza Shack, or whatever the hell it is called, in Logan.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 8:56am
Hot tub will be a must.Sonofanump;1578512 wrote:Burroak is not too far away if you are not required to stay in Athens.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 10, 2014 9:05am
The 3 non-dump hotels in Athens are the OU Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Hampton Inn. The last 2 were built about 6 years ago. The star level in Athens tops out at 2.5 star hotels, so that's as "nice" as it gets.
If not picky about rooms, Hotwire lists a 2.5 star hotel as a hot rate usually, and it has to be Hampton or Holiday simply because no other hotels exist at that star level down there and the OU Inn doesn't use those sites. They also usually offer a $25 discount if you download their app and purchase it that way.
I honestly don't know if any of them have hot tubs if you're serious about that.
Also make sure it's not a big weekend at OU (Moms weekend, etc) or they will be sold out or several hundred dollars per night
If not picky about rooms, Hotwire lists a 2.5 star hotel as a hot rate usually, and it has to be Hampton or Holiday simply because no other hotels exist at that star level down there and the OU Inn doesn't use those sites. They also usually offer a $25 discount if you download their app and purchase it that way.
I honestly don't know if any of them have hot tubs if you're serious about that.
Also make sure it's not a big weekend at OU (Moms weekend, etc) or they will be sold out or several hundred dollars per night
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 9:20am
How about Baymont?ts1227;1578520 wrote:The 3 non-dump hotels in Athens are the OU Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Hampton Inn. The last 2 were built about 6 years ago. The star level in Athens tops out at 2.5 star hotels, so that's as "nice" as it gets.
If not picky about rooms, Hotwire lists a 2.5 star hotel as a hot rate usually, and it has to be Hampton or Holiday simply because no other hotels exist at that star level down there and the OU Inn doesn't use those sites. They also usually offer a $25 discount if you download their app and purchase it that way.
I honestly don't know if any of them have hot tubs if you're serious about that.
Also make sure it's not a big weekend at OU (Moms weekend, etc) or they will be sold out or several hundred dollars per night
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 9:21am
March 14/15.ts1227;1578520 wrote:Also make sure it's not a big weekend at OU (Moms weekend, etc) or they will be sold out or several hundred dollars per night
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 10, 2014 9:56am
Baymont is kind of shitty compared to the others above, but still better than the rest of the old motels. It's older, and it was supposed to have gone to Sheriffs sale last year due to foreclosure so god knows its current condition.
That weekend looks like a dead one. MAC Basketball tourney is that weekend in Cleveland so if anything there will be less than normal in Athens.
That weekend looks like a dead one. MAC Basketball tourney is that weekend in Cleveland so if anything there will be less than normal in Athens.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 10, 2014 10:42am
I mean this in the most inoffensive way possible:ts1227;1578539 wrote:
That weekend looks like a dead one. MAC Basketball tourney is that weekend in Cleveland so if anything there will be less than normal in Athens.
Isn't Athens normally dead anyway? Aside from Halloween, of course.
Dr Winston O'Boogie
Posts: 1,799
Feb 10, 2014 10:47am
No it's not. It is dead for much of the summer and during student breaks, but otherwise is pretty lively most weekends. Halloween is a time to avoid it since amateurs from all over the place show up to act like idiots.dlazz;1578569 wrote:I mean this in the most inoffensive way possible:
Isn't Athens normally dead anyway? Aside from Halloween, of course.
For my money, the OU Inn is your best bet. It's nice, clean, with a decent bar and restaurant.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 10, 2014 11:10am
Interesting. I've only been there once, but I'd imagine it's pretty comparable to BGSU since they're essentially the same size.Dr Winston O'Boogie;1578575 wrote:No it's not. It is dead for much of the summer and during student breaks, but otherwise is pretty lively most weekends.
BGSU was pretty dead each of the times when I visited
Dr Winston O'Boogie
Posts: 1,799
Feb 10, 2014 1:59pm
I can't speak about BG since I never spent any time there. For a place with 18,000 students, a cool cultural mix and a lively nightlife, Athens is a fun place most all the time. It's not New York City, but for a college town, it is lively and fun.dlazz;1578589 wrote:Interesting. I've only been there once, but I'd imagine it's pretty comparable to BGSU since they're essentially the same size.
BGSU was pretty dead each of the times when I visited
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Feb 10, 2014 2:16pm
dlazz;1578589 wrote:Interesting. I've only been there once, but I'd imagine it's pretty comparable to BGSU since they're essentially the same size.
BGSU was pretty dead each of the times when I visited
Yikes; comparing OU to BG is like comparing Las Vegas to Erie Downs ........... c'mon man.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Feb 10, 2014 2:28pm
18k? That seems lowDr Winston O'Boogie;1578684 wrote:I can't speak about BG since I never spent any time there. For a place with 18,000 students, a cool cultural mix and a lively nightlife, Athens is a fun place most all the time. It's not New York City, but for a college town, it is lively and fun.
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Feb 10, 2014 2:28pm
What Weekend will You be coming to Athens??
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 2:30pm
Reading is hard.Enforcer;1578696 wrote:What Weekend will You be coming to Athens??
ernest_t_bass;1578523 wrote:March 14/15.
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Feb 10, 2014 2:45pm
IT actually is right now, just had Eye surgery!! LOLernest_t_bass;1578698 wrote:Reading is hard.
Your best bet would be the Holiday Inn express, I'm pretty sure OU Inn doesn't have a Hot tub and the Hampton Inn just Started a big remodeling project, and Baymont is NASTY.
The Holiday Inn is located right behind an Applebee's on East State St., Skip Pizza Ceossing in Logan and hit up Courtside Pizza in Athens or the Pita Pit in Athens, both Amazing
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 2:47pm
^^^
I keep hearing about the Pizza Crossing, so I'm going to check it out.
I keep hearing about the Pizza Crossing, so I'm going to check it out.
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 10, 2014 2:49pm
BGSU enrollment: 17706QuakerOats;1578691 wrote:Yikes; comparing OU to BG is like comparing Las Vegas to Erie Downs ........... c'mon man.
Bowling Green pop: 30028
OU enrollment: 23000
Athens pop: 23832
My comparison is valid. They're big schools in small towns.
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Feb 10, 2014 2:50pm
It's not bad by any means But the Pita Pit blows it away
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 10, 2014 2:50pm
BG is flat, Athens is hilly.dlazz;1578713 wrote:BGSU enrollment: 17706
Bowling Green pop: 30028
OU enrollment: 23000
Athens pop: 23832
My comparison is valid. They're big schools in small towns.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Feb 10, 2014 2:53pm
BG is fat, Athens is silly.ts1227;1578715 wrote:BG is flat, Athens is hilly.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Feb 10, 2014 2:54pm
Difference is that BG is a smallish town in an area where they're near a lot of comparable (Findlay, Lima, Defiance) or much larger (Toledo) places. Athens is more remote where you don't have much of anything within a half hour or so drive.dlazz;1578713 wrote:BGSU enrollment: 17706
Bowling Green pop: 30028
OU enrollment: 23000
Athens pop: 23832
My comparison is valid. They're big schools in small towns.
Typically, towns in BG's setting are more or less "small towns", while ones like Athens have a lot more of interest to offer because there aren't other easy options in the area.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 10, 2014 2:55pm
Do not skip Pizza Crossing....and don't skip the breadsticks with cheese
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Feb 10, 2014 2:56pm
Hell, Columbus is the closest city to Athens that has anything to offer, and it's over an hour away.Heretic;1578720 wrote:Difference is that BG is a smallish town in an area where they're near a lot of comparable (Findlay, Lima, Defiance) or much larger (Toledo) places. Athens is more remote where you don't have much of anything within a half hour or so drive.
Typically, towns in BG's setting are more or less "small towns", while ones like Athens have a lot more of interest to offer because there aren't other easy options in the area.