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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living and Dining Areas)
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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

Room options

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

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

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

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About the area

Athens

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG places you in the heart of Athens, within a 15-minute walk of University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tree That Owns Itself and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Georgia Theatre.

What's nearby

  • 40 Watt Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Georgia - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Classic Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Athens Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RoadHouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trappeze Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Farm Burger Athens - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Last Resort Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 160 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 3402 square feet (316 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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 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

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jackie, Waxhaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, and the bed was comfortable for our stay. Very convenient to downtown Athens!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, holly

All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Charleston

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delethia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but finding our room was not easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamare

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yilan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor was dirty, there were yellow stains throughout the bathroom, and the bathroom towel was not clean. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff. Clean rooms. Exellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lesli

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't appreciate the $10 nightly parking fee but did enjoy the proximity to the UGA campus and downtown Athens. The manager was great and truly appreciated customer service!! The cleaning staff did as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, everything was what you would expect plus they had a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Lynn, Wilmington

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast meal was well prepared. The staff was very professional and helpful. Enjoyed stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyoung-cheol

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located for my needs, the lobby being like a split-level ranch and the rooming floors being different from the lobby took some adjusting, but everything was accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajani, Norcross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very attentive and willing to help. The rooms were clean. Breakfast was good. I like the proximity to UGA.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025