Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

Exterior
Reception hall
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

View in a map
500 College Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601
  • Classic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Georgia
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sanford Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

About this property

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of Georgia
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Private bathrooms are not en suite.
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG offers 130 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Athens Welcome Center. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by foot from University of Georgia and a 4-minute drive from Sanford Stadium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8719 square feet (810 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Athens hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 for adults and USD 3 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Madison Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 8,719 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (178 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Indigo ATHENS UNIVERSITY AREA
Hotel Indigo UNIVERSITY
Indigo ATHENS UNIVERSITY AREA
Hotel Indigo University Area
Indigo University Area

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 806 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the live music and the ability to get a good meal all at the hotel. However I stayed with a couple of other guys and they said their hotel rooms were not that clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and I appreciate the gated parking. The rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute decor. Trendy vibe. Lovely dining options with fun staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and close to campus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how nice the rooms are.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific Hotel

Staff was great. Friendly and helpful. Hotel is really nice. Rooms are spacious. Attention paid to details. Nice bar and bar staff. No problems or complaints at all. Close to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025