More like the Hotel Athens Redux. That hotel was on the other side of the street from the Berry, and unlike the Berry didn't have a fabulous restaurant that drew people from far and wide. It might, though, be an upgrade from that white elephant hotel at the corner of Carpenter and State.
Other than Athens Central being owned by a very unpopular family with a crappy reputation as landlords, is there something wrong with it? The reviews on google are mixed. Many of them are very positive with the usual gripes sprinkled in.
Have you actually looked that monstrosity? It's probably one of the ugliest buildings I've ever seen. And, it doesn't exactly fit into the general architectural theme of Athens.
It doesn't fit in looks-wise at all. Is it being docked extra points because of who the owner is? If so, that doesn't bother me from what people say about them...was just wondering. If it was out by Menards, maybe it wouldn't look as out of place. Maybe.
Though I don't like the owner, and I think he's a man of few principles, I would hate the look of that building if it was put up my best friend. I will agree that I'd hate it a little less if it was on the outskirts of town, but I still would considered it an ugly eyesore. I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and others may disagree, but that's my assessment. I have had friends express to me similar sentiments, so while mine might be a minority opinion, it's not totally idiosyncratic.