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Rivet House

4.0 star property
Hotel in Athens with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Body treatments, facials, 6 treatment rooms, massages
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Exterior
Rivet House offers a refined retreat with a full-service spa and welcoming bar. Travelers appreciate the free in-room WiFi and memorable meals at the restaurant. The standout feature? Staff members who consistently deliver attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
355 Oneta Street, C200, Athens, GA, 30601

What's nearby

  • 40 Watt Club - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Georgia Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Classic Center - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Georgia - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sanford Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Biscuit Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Terrapin Beer Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bell's Food Stores - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Amigos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rivet House

Upscale hotel near University of Georgia
Consider a stay at Rivet House and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a body treatment, or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rivet House Cafe, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • A porter/bellhop, a reception hall, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Rivet House feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Premium channels, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Osteria Olio
  • Rivet House Cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25.00 per night

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivet House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rivet House?

Valet parking is available for USD 25.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Rivet House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rivet House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rivet House located?

Situated in Athens, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Athens Institute for Contemporary Art and 2 mi (3.2 km) from University of Georgia. Taylor-Grady House and T.R.R. Cobb House are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Rivet House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was attractive and property was well kept
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As advertised
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid new hotel-
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely facility - nice folks - great concept
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soooo beautiful and serene! Wish I could’ve stayed longer! I’ll be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Spa was just what we needed. Why not expand the restaurant menu include breakfast options, burgers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful restored building
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Enjoyed everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel, restaurant, bar with a wonderful staff. We will try the spa on our next visit. Just outside downtown Athens in a wonderfully renovated brick industrial property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There should be a very prominent disclaimer about the hotel's location directly adjacent to a very busy railroad track, and no rooms should be used on that side of the building unless and until the other side is completely occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay! Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and comfortable hotel room! The food at the restaurant was delicious and the service was very friendly. Will definitely stay again for my next work visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the cost

In an industrial area. Room was small and cramped. Active railroad created noise issue. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. It was so comfortable and clean. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. All of it. The staff, the decor, the ambience, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Luxurious and quaint!

The whole stay felt so luxurious and comfortable! We were so surprised at how lovely the room was and the charm of the entire hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K. Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique property that did not disappoint. Great craftmanship throughout the entire building. The staff was great too! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at The Rivet House! Just a short ride to downtown Athens and UGA. The room was clean and beautiful. The staff was friendly and super helpful. We look forward to staying the next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sohmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This uniquely structured hotel provides an interesting experience. It’s tucked away behind a residential area along with a plaza that has about ten suites. It’s tucked between a small industrial building that appeared to be a brewery and a railroad track. Depending upon the position of your room, the train passes by within yards of the hotel. A tiny baggie of ear plugs were placed on the nightstand, and the baggie was stapled to a note about the noise from the train. My room was very compact but had all the necessities. The best things going were the friendly staff, the amazing aroma in the lobby and lounge, and the hotel’s restaurant ($$$).
Restaurant
Train tracks outside the window
Ear plugs provided by the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a lot of preserved character. Very clean and up to date amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
Train track VERY close to hotel rooms. 4 trains came by throughout the night! Very loud! A man was walking down the train track, clearly out of his mind and carrying a machete. Rooms very small. Elevators slow and hot. Definitely not worth the boutique hotel price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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