Holiday Inn Express Athens - University Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (1027 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 1027 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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Steven • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was close by and the staff was very friendly

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • us
10
Great customer service
Pros:

Clean with comfortable beds

Cons:

Pool

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
5
Clean but watch out for hidden charges after you have paid.
Pros:

Cleanliness.

Cons:

Very low water pressure. Charged for parking on site. Charged an extra 70 dollars upon arrival on top of the charge to my credit card for the room when I was told I woukd be charged ten dollars for parking. Unacceptable.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Rafaela • family_with_children • br
10
Boa escolha
Pros:

Bom hotel, cama muito confortável, cafe da manhã bem bom comparado com os padrões americanos ( poderiam fazer ovos mexidos ou omeletes de ovos de verdade e não ultraprocessados), e pães mais frescos, mas de um modo geral a experiência que tivemos foi ótima, os funcionários foram muito atenciosos, todos eles, não tenho nada a reclamar. Só agradecer!

Cons:

Não se aplica

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • family_with_children • us
9
Worth the cost to just stay overnight
Pros:

Comfortable beds, decent gym, and the location

Cons:

The exact surround area is only half okay. Interesting back exits to parking lot, breakfast was basic

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
10
We had a wonderful stay and being able to walk where we had to be was icing on the cake!
Pros:

Everything !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Doug • couple • us
10
Great place close to downtown with comfortable rooms and good breakfast.
Pros:

Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. Great staff.

Cons:

Pool deck dirty and disorganized in the morning. No towels left.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • couple • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Irasema • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Coleen • couple • us
10
Pros:

breakfast was exceptional-was not expecting it to be that nice

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Harry • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
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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Melvin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-12 • 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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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