Best Western Athens

Hotels
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Best Western
6.3 (178 reviews)
170 N Milledge Ave, Athens, Georgia, 30601 , Athens , US
+1 706-546-7311

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Gift shops or newsstand
Conference space
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Health club
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful and friendly staff
Convenient location (walking distance to restaurants/shops, near downtown/game venues)
Decent breakfast (coffee, Chick-fil-A biscuits)
Parking and laundry facilities available
Quick/pleasant check-in
Good value for game weekends
Newer tower rooms available (for some guests)
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (stained towels/bedding, hair, sticky floors)
Pest sightings (roaches, slugs)
Moldy/musty smells in rooms
Old/noisy rooms and wrong room assignments
Limited or awkward parking access
No maid service reported on some days

Categories

Cleanliness
2.8
Multiple reviews cite stained towels and bedding, hair and fingernail clippings on floors, dead roaches and slugs, mold smell and sticky floors — overall cleanliness is poor.
Service
8.2
Several reviews praise helpful, friendly front-desk and guest relations staff, quick/pleasant check-in and attentive breakfast staff; service is a consistent positive.
Location
8
Guests note walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops and convenient access to downtown/Athens and game-day locations — location is a strong point.
Room Quality
3.2
Many reports of old rooms, bad smells, noisy conditions, wrong room assignments and generally disappointing room condition.
Amenities
7.5
Property offers parking, laundry facilities and a hot breakfast; some guests mention newer tower rooms that match photos — amenities are generally solid but parking access can be limited.
Value for Money
7.2
Mixed signals: cited as good value for game weekends and acceptable for party-goers, but cleanliness and room issues reduce perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Breakfast is frequently described as decent/good with coffee and Chick-fil-A biscuits and friendly staff running it.
Overall Experience
6.3
Overall mixed experience: strong staff and location and decent breakfast weighed down by pervasive cleanliness and room-quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Welcome to Best Western Athens, your ideal retreat just minutes away from the vibrant University of Georgia and the iconic Sanford Stadium.

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 120 air-conditioned rooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Stay connected with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, and enjoy the spacious, partially open bathrooms equipped with essential toiletries.

Convenient Amenities
Start your day with our complimentary full breakfast and make use of our 24-hour business center for any professional needs. Whether you're planning an event or seeking leisure, our conference space and health club provide all the essentials.

Perfect Location
Situated near major attractions like Seney-Stovall Chapel and the classic 40 Watt Club, you'll have easy access to the vibrant culture and history of Athens. Don't miss out on the chance to stay at this prime location.

Book your stay at Best Western Athens today for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 178 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.8
Service: 8.2
Location: 8
Room Quality: 3.2
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 6.3
J
Julie
6
Pros:

Everything was okay but looked like it was under construction at times. It’s an okay place to stay.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
J
Janet • partner
10
Pros:

Lovely property. Large comfortable and clean room. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops. Parking and laundry facilities. Would stay again

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • family
2
Pros:

The toilet paper and towel holders are hanging off the walls. The towels were stained ( we pray they were clean) there was fingernail trimmings on bathroom floor. Pillows stained.
Drops of something on the walls.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • family
2
Pros:

Motel

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
D
Dana
6
Pros:

My socks were black from the floor about 10 minutes after we walked in. They have rooms in a newly built tower (I assume look like photos online) but if you get put in the older rooms, they are pretty bad. Breakfast was decent - good coffee and they bring in Chik-fila biscuits.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Steven
10
Pros:

Quick and pleasant check in from helpful young lady who gave us all the information we needed. Location is not downtown But worked well for us. Immaculate hotel and good breakfast. Recommended

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
D
Devyn • friends
4
Pros:

The room was disgusting, the outside area was disgusting, and it was incredibly noisy.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
G
Genie
10
Pros:

Bell chiming at each floor you pass in the elevator was a bit annoying. Everything else was great.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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LeRoy
2
Absolutely DISMAL
Pros:

Room smelled like mold. Dead roaches in the 1st room. Not much better in the 2nd room. We were there for a funeral. I will be back in Athens on the 29 but WONT BE STAYING THERE!

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
G
Gavin
10
Pros:

Great staff

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • partner
8
Pros:

Clean, well maintained, attentive staff. It’s Athens, how can you go wrong ♥️🖤 🐾 ?

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
D
Dana
6
bugs
Pros:

No maid service on Saturday. Also,slugs in the shower and roach in the bathroom.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
C
Carrie
10
Pros:

We stay here a lot, good location, great value on game weekends

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
D
Dominick • family
8
Pros:

Great with my boys

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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luisa • partner
6
Pros:

A lot noises, room was very old and had a bad smell

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
C
cathy
10
Will definitely stay here again!!!
Pros:

It was clean, comfortable, and the guest relations personnel were fabulous!

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mary rae
8
Pros:

Na

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Na

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
B
bailey • partner
4
Pros:

It was not clean at all. Stained bedding with hairs in the bed. The rooms smelt like smoke. Really felt uncomfortable the entire time.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
J
james
10
Pros:

Best staff love the general manager

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee