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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Georgia

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Athens, in the heart of the city, offers practical amenities. Guests start with a breakfast buffet, maintain their routine at the gym, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. The seasonal pool provides relaxation after exploring nearby Sanford Stadium.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobil Access)

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
513 W Broad St, Athens, GA, 30601

What's nearby

  • 40 Watt Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Georgia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Georgia Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Classic Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sanford Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Globe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cutters Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Farm Burger Athens - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar South - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Emmy Squared - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Hotel near University of Georgia
Near Sanford Stadium, Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 160 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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
Holiday Inn Express Athens
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens
Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Athens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Athens Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Parkview Recreation Center and University of Georgia. Tree That Owns Itself and 40 Watt Club are also within 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good property and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, clean, great location, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to Athens and UGA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is right by UGA and the restaurants and bars in the square.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great location and stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday Inn Express was conveniently located on Hwy 78, Broad Street. Nice Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always friendly and super helpful. Great small workout room. Easy access to downtown Athens. And a great breakfast area/workspace. All around a great place to stay in Athens!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Todderick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy my stay. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was excellent and staff very nice. Lobby and rooms clean and bright. Didn’t like the floorplan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New or maintained like new condition, close to Athens U, five star front desk, high quality breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean rooms with amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly, seemed like they care to be excellent !
Stayed 2 nights 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

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean and spacious rooms, walkable to UGA and Athens restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

4/10 Poor

Shunda

It was clean and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and clean rooms. Conveniently located near UGA and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Athens, GA.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A plus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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