Downtown Athens, Georgia, offers something for everyone. While the Georgia Bulldog football games are a main attraction, visitors also enjoy a vibrant music scene, several museums and fine art galleries. Outdoor lovers will enjoy visiting the Sandy Creek Nature Center and the Heritage Trail on the North Oconee River Greenway.
The Courtyard Marriott is downtown, just two blocks from the University of Georgia. Guest rooms include coffee, irons and hair dryers as well as a complimentary USA Today newspaper on weekdays. Each room also has a large desk and free high-speed Internet. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. An on-site restaurant, The Courtyard Cafe, serves a hot buffet style breakfast daily.
The Hilton Garden Inn Athens is across the street from the Classic Center in downtown Athens. All 185 rooms are non-smoking and include high-speed Internet, high-definition televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers and luxury mattresses. Guests have access to the hotel's indoor pool and jacuzzi as well as a 24-hour business center. A breakfast cafe is on-site.
The Holiday Inn Athens is next to the University of Georgia and within walking distance of all major downtown attractions. The hotel has 306 guest rooms, 14 meeting rooms and a Georgian ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people. Guest rooms include high-speed Internet access, coffee makers and a complimentary weekday newspaper. The hotel has an indoor pool and indoor whirlpool as well as a full service restaurant with room service.
The Hotel Indigo is an eco-friendly boutique style hotel in downtown Athens. The 130 guest rooms feature local art and coffee in each room, as well as spa-style bathrooms. Guests may enjoy complimentary Internet, a fitness room, art gallery, on site music venue, gourmet bistro and cocktail bar.