Crestline Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage the Ohio University Inn and Conference Centre in the US state of Ohio.

The hotel is situated on the Ohio University campus amid the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the city of Athens.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts president and CEO James Carroll said: “Crestline’s unique experience in partnering with university leadership and alumni creates a relationship that delivers exceptional service and positive financial results.”

Ohio University Foundation president and CEO Nico Karagosian said: “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 programmes."

It features 139 guest rooms and suites, welcoming a range of guests, from alumni and parents of students at Ohio University to business and leisure travellers.

It hosts corporate as well as social gatherings at its conference and event space, spread across 4,500ft² of area.

Dining options at the hotel consist of Cutler’s restaurant, which serves dishes featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients and Bunch of Grapes Tavern, which serves a list of beverages and snacks.

The property provides a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a 24/7 business centre, a gym, an outdoor pool with a terrace and fireplace next to it and complimentary onsite parking.

Situated at 331 Richland Avenue, the hotel is accessible from US Highway 50.

It is a 20-minute drive from Ohio University Airport and roughly 90 minutes from Columbus International Airport.