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Best Western Athens

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Georgia in Athens

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included

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170 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30601
  • University of Georgia
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Classic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Interior Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower) | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Main Tower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Exterior Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Annex Building (Exterior Access)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Athens

Near the airport.With a stay at this Athens hotel, you'll be steps from Seney-Stovall Chapel and within a 10-minute walk of Tree That Owns Itself. T.R.R. Cobb House and Taylor-Grady House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 40 Watt Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Georgia - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Georgia Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Classic Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanford Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Farm Burger Athens - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Emmy Squared - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sister Louisa's CHURCH (It's a Glory Hole!) - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Athens

Hotel near University of Georgia in Athens
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 800 square feet (74 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A health club, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Athens. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Athens hotel.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 800 sq ft of conference space
  • 74 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Western Athens offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 36.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 36.00 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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BEST WESTERN Motel Athens
Best Western Athens Hotel Athens
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Athens to the airport?

Best Western Athens is 81.8 mi (98-min drive) away from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Athens?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Athens on Sep 9, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Athens have an airport shuttle?

Best Western Athens offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 36.00 per person, one-way.

Does Best Western Athens offer free breakfast?

Best Western Athens offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Athens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Athens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Athens?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

Does Best Western Athens have a pool?

Best Western Athens does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Athens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Athens to downtown Athens?

Best Western Athens is 0.7 mi away from Athens.

Best Western Athens Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Minchi

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots if construction 🚧 but quiet and walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Infront of my room were bags of trash all type of stuff that smells. My tub was clogged whomever cleaned before didn't remove the previous rags from off the shower curtain because one fell once i moved the shower curtain and one was still hanging. but the guy at the front was vey nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

rajesha

No cups/glasses , coffee machine, in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel should have give notice that there is on going road construction beside the building, machines constant pounding and shaking the ground making it impossible to sleep..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer H

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hand towels in bathroom. No cups in bathroom. Bathtub drain took 30 minutes to drain after a 4 minute shower. Breakfast was a partially frozen omelet and out of waffle mix by 7:45 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

RAMAR

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The floor was wet and dirt Breakfast didn’t good enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness
I can only base my review on the exterior entry rooms.The main tower may be better. My first room had small black bugs on the stained sheets. The bedding in second room still did not appear properly cleaned. There doesn't seem to be much care taken for the exterior rooms. Something seems wrong with the plumbing. I could hear noises from the adjoining rooms from the toilet and the one in my room didn't flush properly.The staff was friendly and accommodating. Nice TV in the room. Those were the only positives. I wouldn't book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was clean and quiet. The lights by the bed did not work. No breakfast. The is a combo new hotel with motel. Our motel room was updated but not exactly the atmosphere we were expecting. That being said it was safe, clean and a place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

victoria

Traveled with family
Location is great but parking is limited . Hotel is quiet Check in staff was great and attentive.We had a slow running sink.He cane right away and fix it for us and show us how to use it.He was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok, not good, not horrible.

The joker was easy to find and within walking distance of downtown (20 minutes). But it’s an older property in need of renovation and maintenance. The a/c unit was very loud to the point we had to changed rooms, the staff was very accommodating and found us a new room. Mildew in the bath tubs and stains on the bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

E

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet loose at floor, drains slow,floors filthy, no ice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Latefa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Construction gping on right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramar

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where do I start? It was college weekend and the hotel was full. We had 2 towels for 2 people for 3 nights. No cups in room and 1 small garbage can. They never cleaned the room for 3 days. The room had not been vacuumed or cleaned before we got there. We found potato chips, sequins and staples on the dirty filthy rug. My white socks were discolored from the rug. There was no one at the front desk at night and until 9am except an older security guard. The windows in the lobby were pour water from holes above them. On top of this, they jacked the prices 3 fold because of graduation weekend. I'm contacting Best Western to complain.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, brooklyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and safe area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never will I ever stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our television didn’t work and they wouldn’t address it. Juice machine didn’t work. Vending machine out of order. Front desk did not respond to requests. Worst hotel experience ever.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Basic ok hotel with very little services. Absolutely nothing extra in the room-no water, no cups. No room service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times. Great staff , clean , and close to downtown Athens and UGA.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025