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Best Western Athens

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Georgia in Athens

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Lobby
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

7.6 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Interior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Interior Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Exterior Access)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Exterior Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Exterior Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 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

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Trappeze Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Last Resort Grill - ‬13 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. 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
  • 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.

Languages

English

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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 Athens
BEST WESTERN Motel Athens
Best Western Athens Hotel Athens
Best Western Athens Hotel
Best Western Athens Hotel
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Best Western Athens Hotel Athens

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 Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Athens on Jun 29, 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Phyllis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too many things were broken and not repaired. The staff was very polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Clean but lots of problems

On the positives front, there are some key things: room and bathroom were pretty much spotless (tower room), bed was comfortable, the room was very quiet despite a sold out property, and the location is pretty much in walking distance (1 mile basically to downtown) But there were lots of problems: Service is very lackluster to bad. Waited for a while for someone to arrive to check us in. We had no bath towels in the room when we got there, went down and asked for some at the front desk and the guy said he would get us some, asked for 4 but told the property was sold out so only could give me 2 (what if my room had more than 2 people?). Breakfast was a joke really. Would rather they just do 3-4 things well than what’s going on there. But instead it’s bagels but no cream cheese, horrible gas station premade burritos, dry microwaved eggs in an area that was messy. Coffee was fine on the breakfast floor but no coffee ever in the main lobby area despite a coffee area all set up. Back in the room had a few things break including the towel hook and then the shower knob was so loose the dripping from the shower would turn the temperature to scalding on its own. Never had maid service for a 2 night stay. Front desk guys kept their heads down when we would come and go I guess to avoid being asked to do something. Out of order vending machines in the lobby and lower floor and didn’t feel great that my car was safe in the parking lot. At over $200/nt we just expect some basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the stay need more parking space
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was unfriendly and unresponsive to the needs of a paying customer. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne cooper

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and the staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verquishia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Questionable service

My stay was decent. On Monday Morning a gentlemen walked into my room without knocking or annuncing himself with a key. I was in the restroom getting dressed. This was extremely disturbing. The desk clerk was not very concerned when I addressed it. During check out I requested a receipt for my stay and the clerk told me that hotels.com would be emailing it to me and I have still not received a receipt. When I checked in the clerk told me that my tax exemption was on my account and that it would be reflected on my receipt when I checked out. Again my stay was decent but the customer service was poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for a downtown Athens experience and the staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Comforter was stained, towel in bathroom was dirty, shower didn’t drain properly so it filled up during shower, parts of room didn’t even look up to code (ie light switch cut thinner to fit in corner…weird). Pre-Paid for stay for two nights and checked out a day early. No refund
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly ish but the room was just dirty. Sheets and rooms somehow smelled like cigarettes and it seemed as though the room had just not been cleaned. Too busy a trip to hassle with the management about it but someone should know
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival I was checked into the wrong room, then once I got into the right room that I paid for the towels had stains on them, there was food left in the fridge from someone that had previously stayed, the room smelled of mildew and urine, and the breakfast food was terrible. Definitely do not recommend here if you are a clean person.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ali

Traveled with group
Room smelled terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oxana, St.Charles

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025