Ohio University Foundation has tapped Crestline Hotels & Resorts to manage the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center on the campus of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The 139-guestroom hotel also has 4,500 square feet of conference and event space as well as outdoor areas.
“We are honored to be selected as the management company for this beautiful hotel and conference center on the prestigious campus of Ohio University,” James Carroll, president & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, said in a statement. “Crestline's unique experience in partnering with university leadership and alumni creates a relationship that delivers exceptional service and positive financial results. Crestline brings more than two decades of expertise in managing campus hotels including the Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta; the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta; and The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg, Va.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Crestline Hotels & Resorts to the Athens and Ohio University family. The Ohio University Foundation has partnered with the Inn since 1986 with the goals of serving our community, and providing a return on investment that supports the University’s students, faculty, and programs,” said Nico Karagosian, president & CEO of the Ohio University Foundation. “The Trustees of the Foundation have stewarded the Inn for nearly 40 years. I’m grateful for their ongoing commitment and support and am excited to partner with Crestline to manage and enhance this tremendous property.”
The hotel is located directly on the campus of Ohio University, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and caters to alumni and parents of current OU students as well as business and leisure travelers. Each of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites include refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers and work desks. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a fitness center and an outdoor seasonal pool with an adjacent terrace and fireplace. Cutler's restaurant serves meals with ingredients sourced from local farms. For casual dining and cocktails, Bunch of Grapes Tavern serves a variety of brews on tap as well as wine, specialty cocktails and a lighter menu of snacks and small bites.
The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center is a 20-minute drive to Ohio University Airport and approximately 63 miles from Columbus International Airport. For onsite transportation, hotel guests have access to the university’s free shuttle service.