• Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Heating

Located 2 minutes' walk from University of Georgia, this Central Athens hotel features a free daily hot breakfast buffet along with spacious guestrooms with free WiFi. The Georgia Theater live music venue is 1969 ft away. Only minutes from the Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area, guests can discover popular attractions such as the Stegman Coliseum and Sanford Stadium. Georgia Square Mall and the State Botanical Gardens are also nearby. Begin the day at the Athens-University Area Holiday Inn Express with a work-out in the on-site fitness center or with a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. Relax after a long day on the hotel's sundeck. Sandford Stadium is 1.2 mi from the hotel, while the Georgia Museum of Art is 1.6 mi away. The rustic Boulevard warehouse district, featuring coffee roasters and art galleries, is 0.9 mi from the hotel north of Prince Avenue.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Athens
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lincoln
    United States of America United States of America
    Room-wise it was pretty comfy and clean. The location is 5-10 mins of walking to the downtown area (as well as UGA).
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast options were good. Enjoyed having coffee available 24/7. Shower fixture worked great.
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was sufficiently clean and spacious. Breakfast was good and had significant variety.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs $7 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note 1 parking space is included per room.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double