Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (1018 reviews)
513 West Broad Street , Athens , us
+1 706-546-8122

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Clean facilities
Cons:
Dirty sheets and towels
Cold water in showers
Parking issues
Staff rudeness reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Sheets were dirty and not changed, and dirty towels were mentioned.
Service
9.48
The staff were friendly and helpful, and multiple positive comments about staff were noted.
Location
9.52
Location is consistently praised as fantastic and convenient.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were generally described as clean and comfortable, but some had issues like cold water.
Amenities
8.5
Facilities are adequate, but issues with kitchen ventilation were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.96
Guests found the hotel to be a good value for the amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast was mentioned positively but also had complaints regarding cleanliness and availability.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall satisfactory experience across multiple reviews, despite some negative elements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:29

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a 2 minutes' walk from the University of Georgia, the Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area offers easy access to popular attractions like the Georgia Theatre and Georgia Square Mall.

Comfortable Amenities
Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free WiFi, and spacious guestrooms during your stay. Take advantage of the on-site fitness center, outdoor pool, and sundeck for relaxation after a day of exploring Athens.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby landmarks such as the Stegman Coliseum, Sanford Stadium, and the State Botanical Gardens. Don't forget to visit the Georgia Museum of Art and the charming Boulevard warehouse district.

Book your stay now at the Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area for a memorable experience in Central Athens!

Important information:

Please note 1 parking space is included per room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Sep 7, 2026 until Tue, May 25, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AHN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1018 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Harry • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Boitumelo • solo_traveller • us
8
Good location, clean facilities
Pros:

It was clean and close to downtown Athens

Cons:

Delayed return of the security deposit

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean. Convenient. Friendly staff.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Melvin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
10
It was our first time in Athens…the hotel was extremely clean and the staff so professional and helpful.
Pros:

The facility was extremely clean and the exterior was well maintained.

Cons:

Parking was tricky but you get that with any downtown location.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Lowell • solo_traveller • us
10
My new home away from home in Athens, GA.
Pros:

Great value. Comfortable mattress and pillows. Nice breakfast. Great location. Friendly, professional staff.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • couple • us
1
Yucky
Pros:

Staff was nice and polite.

Cons:

When we entered the front doors, we were immediately hit with a strong mold/mildew smell. The staff greeted us and the check-in process was nice. When we entered our room, the mold smell was even more evident. The room felt damp as well as the linens. I quickly noticed stains and hairs on the sheets and pillowcases. We requested new linens from the desk and they were brought to us in a timely manner. Even after changing the linens the smell of the mattress and pillows was highly unpleasant and didn’t feel clean. Later on in the evening, a cockroach crawled across the floor and into the air unit. It’s just extremely outdated and not well kept at all. I felt icky the whole time I was here. I genuinely am not one to complain or even leave google reviews at all. I just find it odd because a huge majority of the reviews are great and say that the cleanliness is superior. And no, we didn’t complain or make it a big deal with the staff. We booked through booking.com and our stay was non-refundable (a mistake on my part because I can usually rely on Holiday Inn expresses to be clean). We drove in from hours away and got here really late for a wedding in which we had to be up for super early the next morning. We didn’t really have much of a choice and I didn’t have time or energy to fight the battle of getting a refund or trying to work something out because I knew I wouldn’t win. My fiancé and I both have severe asthma and allergies and have have had a really hard time respiratory wise since we’ve been here. I’m truly disappointed as this is a problem I have never had before with any other Holiday Inn Express hotels. It’s filthy, stinky, and moldy. ALSO, why do I have to pay 12 dollars a night to park in the parking lot of a hotel I paid for? I could understand if it was a 5 star hotel or if there was valet parking. Never had to do that at any other location. Just beware.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • extended_group • us
10
Exceptional.
Pros:

All of the staff were super friendly and attentive.

Cons:

Carpets on stairs needed cleaning.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Salam • family_with_children • lb
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
7
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Kerrie • couple • us
10
I’d stay again and again
Pros:

Location, amenities, and comfort

Cons:

The first elevator had problems

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • us
2
Cons:

Ac wasn’t working. We were moved to another room and ac wasn’t working either. It was hot

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
8
I would likely stay again, but the smell/mold need to be addressed.
Pros:

The property was is a great location. The beds were very comfortable. The staff were excellent. The room was very clean.

Cons:

We were on the 5th floor and there were two heavy duty fans blowing in the hallway when we arrived. There was a bit of a smell and even stronger moldy smell in our room. It was clean but definitely a smell.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Bobbie • family_with_children • us
8
The room was very damp. Lots of humidity.
Pros:

Wished it had more fruit choices. Overall, fine.

Cons:

Fruit selection. I can’t have citrus.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Greg • family_with_children • us
4
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • family_with_children • us
5
Great Location to downtown, but not pet friendly.
Pros:

Nice clean, great location, and excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Extra fees I was not aware of. $12 parking fee, extra $50 pet fee, and not one strip of grass on site for pet to relieve themself. Had to cross street and use grass area in front of gov housing. Not Pet Friendly as advertised.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee