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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 star property

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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513 W Broad St, Athens, GA, 30601
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 40 Watt Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Georgia Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

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 helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from University of Georgia and 14 minutes by foot from 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 7 2026 to July 8 2026 (dates subject to change).

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 fire extinguisher and 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
Holiday Inn Express Athens Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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Stayed 3 days the staff were lovely, breakfast great every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! Spotless facility, amazingly friendly and helpful staff, incredible breakfast and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was super easy, breakfast was amazing, the beds were comfortable, & our little dogs enjoyed the dog walk area (even though it was a little uphill)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff at check in was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was very good and the room was spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy to have breakfast and a pool. It was also in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Perfect location … very clean room ….would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Easy walk to campus and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Naomi

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Graet location close to uga , nothing fancy just easy access and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff. It was a pleasant stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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Staff was great and room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

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Staff was courteous and room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ann

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The hotel was clean and in good condition. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room in an area easily walkable to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night, but the room was nice !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great beds, solid continental breakfast, and I love their dog policy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met all our needs for 3 adults. Comfortable, clean and excellent location. Free breakfast and parking really help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Athens. The location is great, rooms were clean and the check-in process was smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, quiet, cold AC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is great for the value. It is convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025