Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 star property

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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513 W Broad St, Athens, GA, 30601
  • University of Georgia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Classic Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobile Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobil Access)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Georgia
A fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Georgia. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a business center.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3,402 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close 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

Athens Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens
Athens Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Express Athens Hotel Athens

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad Ghazi

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check at 3:00: is wonderful especially if you are attending a weddings that evening or an even you have time to check in and get ready. Fantastic breakfast. Quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect little hotel right by downtown Athens. Perfect spot if you’re looking to be walking distance from downtown. Very clean and the front desk staff is incredibly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarret

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place and great breakfast! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daiva

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very nice at the hotel. The only 2 downfalls are the breakfast could have been just a little warmer, but the staff was super sweet. Also you have to pay 10.00 a night to park even tho you pay for your room so that was a big surprise for me. I will definitely stay here agin tho!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, clean and updated rooms, friendly staff, convenient to campus and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location near downtown Athens

This was an excellent hotel near downtown Athens, GA. I highly recommend to sports visitors of UGA.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient place to stay, located near bars. longer walk to baseball field but close to football stadium
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice breakfast

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lymus

Travelled with family
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast should start at 6am 7 days a week because people are getting busier and busier = up earlier. Please make change.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025