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Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

500 College Avenue, Athens, GA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Parking
Lounge
Pet Friendly

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About this property

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG is a 3.5-star property located in Athens, GA's historical district, within a 5-minute drive of the University of Georgia and Sanford Stadium. The hotel sits just 0.2 miles from Ware-Lyndon House and 0.3 miles from Athens Welcome Center, placing guests near the city's cultural landmarks and educational institutions. Ben Epps Airport is approximately 3 miles away.

The hotel features 130 guestrooms, including 12 suites, each equipped with MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet access, private bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers, safes, desks, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings consistently reach 4.6 out of 5.

Dining options include an on-site restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and room service. A bar/lounge is available for evening refreshment. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. The hotel offers a fitness center, a terrace with views, complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and gift shops. Additional amenities include a business center, conference space totaling 8,719 square feet, an art gallery, and an electric car charging station. Luggage storage, dry cleaning, and laundry services are available. Hiking and biking trails are nearby.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome for a one-time fee of $75 per stay. The property is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, registration desk, meeting spaces, and on-site dining. Guests rate the property 4.5 out of 5 overall, with 92.5% recommending it to others.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Athens Welcome Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ware-Lyndon House - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Classic Center - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
The Georgia Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Morton Theater - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
University of Georgia - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
40 Watt Club - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
North Oconee River Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
T.R.R. Cobb House - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Dudley Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Riverside Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hillside Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Taylor-Grady House - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Tree That Owns Itself - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sanford Stadium - 1.5 km / 1 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 127.8 km / 79.4 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Amenities & features

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.
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.

Getting here

Athen's Ben Epps Airport- approximately 3 miles from the hotel
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
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.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • $75 one-time pet fee per stay
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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)

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).