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Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Property amenity
Reception hall

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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500 College Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601
  • Place, Classic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Georgia Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Athens

When you stay at Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG in Athens, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ware-Lyndon House and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athens Welcome Center.

What's nearby

  • Athens Welcome Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Classic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Georgia Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 40 Watt Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Georgia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪General Beauregard's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar South - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barberitos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪South Kitchen + Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Silver Dollar Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of Georgia
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG offers 130 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 8719 square feet (810 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 for adults and USD 3 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Madison Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 8,719 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (178 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 15 for adults, and USD 3 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Indigo ATHENS UNIVERSITY AREA
Hotel Indigo UNIVERSITY
Indigo ATHENS UNIVERSITY AREA
Hotel Indigo University Area
Indigo University Area

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 853 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amara

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

Overpriced by a lot for a very nice stay

Beautiful room, beautiful property, EXCELLENT service, nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The refrigerator did not work and the tables were small and one wobbled. The chairs were uncomfortable. There was very little water pressure and no hot water at 7:30 in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant and bar onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Restaurant, bar, venue downstairs, lobby all wonderful. Would definitely come back. Wish restaurant bar area was open before 4:00.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bathroom layout
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Johlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, staff wonderful, food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frey

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and very clean. The bar and restaurant were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room w larger tv.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar and restaurant are great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025