City center stay.You'll find University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium within a 15-minute walk of this Athens hotel. Parkview Recreation Center and Tree That Owns Itself are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
40 Watt Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Georgia Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Classic Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Georgia - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Sanford Stadium - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Restaurants
Wendy's - 9 min walk
Cutters Pub - 8 min walk
Trappeze Pub - 7 min walk
Last Resort Grill - 7 min walk
Clocked - 6 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Hotel near University of Georgia in Athens
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 3402 square feet (316 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.
This Athens hotel is smoke free.
1 building
160 guestrooms or units
5 levels
Meeting rooms
3402 sq ft of conference space
316 sq m of conference space
Buffet breakfast (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Business facilities
Conference space
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Front-desk safe
Gift shop
Television in lobby
Elevator
No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Athens hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
We should mention
The outdoor pool closes for the season in August.
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
72
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lymus
Travelled with family
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some one set the alarm off in the hotel and we had to evacuate the hotel at 3am. And I had my grandson and my grate grand kids
It was a quick and simple check-in. Miss Jazzy, the front desk person, had a wonderful personality, and she was very knowledgeable about the hotel and the surrounding area. The room was clean and well lit and just a pleasure to be in.
At check -out, I would have liked to have gotten a receipt, as this was a business trip, but it was explained to me that I could not get one, since I booked through hotels.com. This was not Jazzy who helped me, but some other front desk person. I found this odd, as I got one from the hotel in Atlanta where I had stayed the night before.
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen
Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Property more than met my expection - room was spacious with ample desk area for working; beds were very comfortable with both firm and soft pillows; bathroom had lovely Dove products for all amenities - really appreciated that: breafast was very good and fully stocked up until closing and the staff were very pleasant. All around wonderful stay!
Hotel is in a great location that is easily walkable to downtown restaurants. The hotel was clean and beds were comfortable. The breakfast was less than desirable but typical for this type of hotel. Front desk staff was oddly not at the desk most of the time. Would definitely stay again.