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About the Hotel

513 West Broad Street, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30601

Rooms & Amenities

The Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area offers newly renovated rooms with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and flat-screen TV. Each room includes bedside outlets, a plush duvet, and a choice of pillows. High-speed Wi-Fi is free in all rooms. Triple-sheeted beds and soundproof windows ensure a quiet stay. Rooms are equipped with a work desk, iron, and ironing board. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary Express Start Breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM, featuring hot items like bacon, eggs, and signature cinnamon rolls. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby. Nearby dining options include The Last Resort Grill (Southwestern cuisine) and Big City Bread Cafe (locally sourced meals).

Leisure & Fitness

The hotel has an outdoor pool (open seasonally from May to September) and a fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and rowing machines. Complimentary towels are provided at the pool. The Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club, both minutes away, offer live music.

Location & Attractions

The hotel is 1.5 km from the University of Georgia campus and a 10-minute drive from Athens-Ben Epps Airport. Nearby attractions include Sanford Stadium (UGA football), the Georgia Museum of Art, and the rustic Boulevard warehouse district with coffee roasters. Downtown Athens, with over 75 eateries, is a short walk away.

Services & Meetings

Three meeting rooms (up to 80 guests) offer A/V support and free Wi-Fi. Business services include printing and copying. Self-parking costs $7 per night ($30 during UGA football weekends). The front desk provides 24-hour assistance. Pets (dogs/cats) are allowed for a $50 deposit per stay.

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2 persons

19 m²

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2 persons

38 m²

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2 persons

38 m²

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Athens100 m

Airports

Athens-Ben Epps (ahn) 6.3 km

DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK) 95.6 km

Train

Railroad Arts District 1.5 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 10 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

513 West Broad Street, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30601

Map view

513 West Broad Street, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30601

City landmarks

Museum

Georgia Museum of Art

2.5 km

Park

Dudley Park

1.8 km

Gallery

Lyndon House Arts Center

1.5 km

Gallery

Ware-Lyndon House

1.0 km

Event hall

Taylor-Grady House

860 m

Church

Seney-Stovall Chapel

720 m

Landmark

Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

1.4 km

Landmark

South Lumpkin Street

1.2 km

Theatre

Morton Theatre

650 m

Garden

Founders Memorial Garden

930 m

Landmark

UGA Arch

790 m

Landmark

Double-barreled cannon

650 m

Store

Daily Groceries Co-Op

630 m

Museum

Georgia Museum of Natural History

1.6 km

Landmark

Church-Waddel-Brumby House

1.2 km

Garden

The Trial Gardens At UGA

1.7 km

Garden

Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden

1.2 km

Landmark

Demosthenian Hall

600 m

Landmark

Stegeman Coliseum

1.9 km

Gallery

Stan Mullins Art Garden

1.0 km

Landmark

R.E.M. First Show Church

1.2 km

Landmark

Foley Field

1.7 km

Store

Lotta Mae's Supply Co

1.4 km

Nearby

277 S Finley St

Tree That Owns Itself

470 m

Downtown Athens

490 m

175 Hill St

TRR Cobb House

550 m

Georgia's Antebellum Trail

540 m

248 Prince Ave

Joseph Henry Lumpkin House

510 m

185 N Hull St

Chase, Albon

310 m

Event hall

Live Wire Athens

470 m

Restaurants

Clocked

590 m

259 West Washington Street

Uncle Ernie's Pub N Grub

550 m

235 W Washington St

D.P. Dough

520 m

180 W Broad St

Ideal Bagel Co

650 m

815 W Broad St

Dawg Gone Good BBQ

780 m

224 W Hancock Ave

Little Italy

660 m

125 N Lumpkin St

Wing Zone

670 m

142 W. Clayton Street

Cine Bar Cafe Cinema

740 m

234 W Hancock Ave

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

780 m

265 N Lumpkin St

Wendy's

690 m

415 Prince Ave

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Bill

United States, March 2024

8.4/10

The hotel was impeccably clean and very well-appointed. It was conveniently located in downtown Athens, GA, close to numerous attractions. The service was friendly and accommodating, although some areas felt a bit outdated. The dining options were above average, with a tasty selection available.

Rooms

9.0

The room was ready for us and very clean, close to the elevator for convenience. It was spacious and included luxurious Bath & Body Works toiletries.

Service

7.0

The staff were nice and accommodating, but there were instances of rudeness with the key card. The front desk service was generally friendly and pleasant.

Location

9.0

The location couldn't be beat, right on Broad St in downtown Athens GA, within walking distance to bars, restaurants, and the University of Georgia Athens.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great with a selection above average. I would highly recommend it.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had great facilities, including tours/ticket assistance and shops/commercial services available on-site.

Alexander

United States, October 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room we first stayed in felt like a swamp after one of us took a shower, but after moving to a new room, things improved. The new room was clean, had a king bed, small sofa, coffee table, and desk. The service was certainly friendly, although the check-in process was extremely slow and less than satisfactory. The hotel's location is a major advantage, as it's right in downtown Athens GA, close to all the bars, restaurants, and the University of Georgia Athens. The dining options weren't exceptional, but better than what you find in most hotels with complimentary breakfast. Facilities were decent overall.

Rooms

8.0

The new room we were moved to was clean and comfortable.

Service

6.0

The staff, while friendly, took over 25 minutes to get us checked in, which was less than satisfactory.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently situated right in downtown Athens GA, within walking distance to all bars, restaurants, and the University of Georgia Athens.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was better than most 'express' type hotels but not outstanding.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for our needs.

Eric

United States, June 2023

8.2/10

The hotel was quite big, with a love seat that doubled as a sofa bed in the room. It was generally quiet, but some noise from the ice maker throughout the night. A few doors closing at bedtime could be heard.

Rooms

7.0

The room was pretty big and had a love seat that was also a sofa bed. However, the noise from the ice maker all night long was a bit disturbing.

Service

9.0

The service was very welcoming and helpful. Even the man vacuuming the hall had a smile and a 'good morning' for everyone. They were supportive and hassle-free.

Location

8.0

The hotel was within walking distance of several pubs and restaurants in downtown. It was also close to the University of Georgia and the Classic Center.

Dining

9.0

The breakfast offered a good variety including fruit, bagels, cereal, coffee, and juice. It was one of the best we've had in a long time.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had good facilities for guests to enjoy.