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Best Western Athens

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Georgia

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Best Western Athens offers a practical home base with free breakfast and a health club. Enjoy everyday essentials like an on-site grocery store and laundry facilities, plus high-speed WiFi to stay connected. Attentive staff enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower) | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Interior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Interior Access)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Athens, Best Western Athens is near the airport. T.R.R. Cobb House and Taylor-Grady House are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Farmers Market and Georgia Square Mall. Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Bear Hollow Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
170 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30601

What's nearby

  • 40 Watt Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Georgia - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Georgia Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Classic Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Farm Burger Athens - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Emmy Squared - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Athens

Hotel near University of Georgia
Close to Sanford Stadium, Best Western Athens provides free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 800 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 36.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 36.00 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Athens pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Athens allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Athens?

Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Athens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Athens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Athens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 36.00 per person applies.

Where is Best Western Athens located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seney-Stovall Chapel, University of Georgia, and Sanford Stadium. Tree That Owns Itself and T.R.R. Cobb House are also within 10 minutes.

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