The Rushmore

3.5 star property

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Luxury Single Room (Ranger Suite) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
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Living area
Luxury Single Room (Oxford Suite) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

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1175 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605
  • Place, Stegeman Coliseum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University Of Georgia Conference Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Georgia
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Single Room (Jasper Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Juliette Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Blythe Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Helena Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Sunny Side Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Ranger Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Fargo Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (De Soto Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Lenox Suite)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Single Room (Ivey Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Single Room (Alto Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Single Room (Ty Ty Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Oxford Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Single Room (Tiger Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Rushmore

Along with a fridge in a common area, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services and a TV in a common area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Rushmore offers 14 accommodations with complimentary slippers and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Athens bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Rushmore. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Georgia and a few minutes from Sanford Stadium
As a guest of The Rushmore, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Rushmore also features a communal living room, a fridge in a common area, and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Athens bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

The Rushmore Athens
The Rushmore Bed & breakfast
The Rushmore Bed & breakfast Athens

The Rushmore Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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Beautiful B&B. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

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Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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Beautiful and very clean property, with friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

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Always a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

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We had a fantastic stay. We came to visit our daughter, along with my family. We had three rooms and all were clean and stylish with nice details. The food was delicious and the location was perfect for walking to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nawal

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Great wonderful place superb staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kahsavyah

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

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The room was spacious, clean and the communication was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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Wonderful as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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Gorgeous B&B in great location! Owners are delightful and add so many special touches to your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

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Have stayed here twice and one of my favorite hotels! Attention to detail, spotless, convenient -see you again next time I am in Athens!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gayla

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Beautiful place with friendly staff ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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The Rushmore is lovely and I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

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Love The Rushmore and staying there anytime I can when visiting Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

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super friendly staff, generous amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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Great Stay

Very nice stay at the Rushmore . We had everything we needed provided plus extras. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

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Amazing property with a very attentive staff. High class establishment. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zack T

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A definite 10 star experince on a 5 star scale. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Came for a few ballgames at Foley Field (real close) and it was perfect. Place is extremely nice and perfect for a visit to UGA. Well run and kept property and the rooms are super nice. Great little boutique hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

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Love this hotel - my third stay…. Every room is lovely and unique. Wonderful amenities… the tea, breakfast, chocolates… such an extra special touch. Great location with plenty of excellent restaurants close. The staff is exceptional with their attention to detail. I can’t say enough good things and look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melvin

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It was nice and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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What an amazing hotel! One of the most beautifully decorated places we have stayed in. Great location, wonderful breakfast- everything was spectacular! STAY HERE!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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This place is absolutely amazing. I wish I could keep it a secret !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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Amazing property. Fantastic location if you have children at University
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024