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Enjoy Our Hotel's Downtown Athens, GA LocationLocated just yards away from the University of Georgia campus, our hotel's facilities feature an excellent location in downtown Athens, making the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Athens - University Area the place to stay for Bulldog fans.When in Athens for business, our hotel's corporate guests can use the on-site Business Center whenever they please. Other amenities include meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people. We are also near several area businesses, as well as the UGA Medical School.Besides being near UGA, our hotel's guests also find themselves close to the vibrant downtown area, so it's easy to enjoy the shopping, dining and entertainment for which Athens is justifiably famous. At the end of the day, attend a show at the Georgia Theatre or the Fabulous 40 Watt Club. Before beginning their day in Athens, our hotel's guests can "Stay Smart" and visit the complimentary, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar, which we serve every morning. We also provide free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, and we have an outdoor pool and Fitness Center on-site. Book today to take advantage of great deals and rates!
The hotel staff received numerous compliments for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with specific mentions of employees like Joy and Leigh providing exceptional service.
Cleanliness
Most guests found the rooms and common areas to be clean, although some reported issues with musty odors and cleanliness in specific areas like the bathrooms and pool.
Parking Fees
Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the additional parking fees, feeling it was unreasonable to charge for parking in the hotel lot.
Room Quality
Feedback on room quality was mixed, with some guests appreciating the comfort and cleanliness, while others reported issues such as small bathrooms, musty smells, and inconsistent room conditions.
Breakfast Quality
The complimentary breakfast was generally well-received, though some guests noted it could be repetitive and had occasional issues with food availability.
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Galaxy Mix
2 days ago
4.0
Great place to stay. Rooms are clean and service was nice , Emily was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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rae fitzsimmons
3 days ago
5.0
The general manager was very professional and welcoming and pleasant! Rooms was clean and neat and everything worked as it should. Breakfast good and quiet atmosphere . Would stay again
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John and Cathy Nix
Jan 6, 2026
5.0
We had a lovely stay! The hotel was very clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious! I loved the fact that they had a coffee machine where I could get fresh coffee all day. The breakfast coordinator, Bree, was extraordinary! She was friendly and helpful and had a delightful personality. We will definitely be staying there again when we come back to Athens.
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richard hemphill
Dec 30, 2025
5.0
This hotel is great. The service desk was polite and personable. Room was very clean. Enjoyed my experience
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Adele
Dec 9, 2025
5.0
Excellent service, excellent staff and excellent rooms. The staff were very caring and polite. I came in late last night needing a place and they were very helpful. The rooms were inviting, were clean and quiet as a hotel should be. The breakfast in the morning was pretty good too! Thank you to the staff that did such an amazing job!