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3.5 of 5
500 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601
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Hotel Indigo Athens-University area
Hotel Indigo Athens-University area
Hotel Indigo Athens-University area
Hotel Indigo Athens-University area
Hotel Indigo Athens-University area
Hotel Indigo Athens-University area
Ranked #2 of 21 hotels in Athens
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(5)
  • Hardwood floors(4)
  • Flat screen(3)
  • Really nice(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
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Seneca, South Carolina
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great place to stay after night in Athens”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner in downtown Athens and a great concert at the 40 Watt Club, both within very easy walking distance of Hotel Indigo. The LEED certification of this hotel was a big selling point. The room was really big, the bed super comfortable, and the decor modern yet somehow woodsy. It was clean, very quiet, and very safe.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelIndigoAthens, Management Representative at Hotel Indigo Athens-University area, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Thank you for your kind review of Hotel Indigo-Athens! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our location convenient for your trip! We sincerely hope you visit us again in the near future!
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Loved this modern, artistic hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I adored this hotel, as did my husband, and we would definitely stay here again upon returning to Athens. The hotel is really beautiful, clean, and overall just a nice stay.

One complaint was that upon arriving, we pulled into the lot, where we later found out there were spots for loading/unloading/checkin in that people were just parking in. We tried to go into the actual lot, but you need a room key. There weren't any spots out front of the place, so we had to park a bit away to check in.

We were put in a penthouse level room that was on a corner which was great because our room was really open with lots of window space. The room was perfect - the bathroom was especially roomy and nice with a clean shower. Aveda products in the bathroom also helped! I didn't bother to pack shampoo and what not knowing this.

There are local band posters in the rooms which is a nice touch, as well as all the modern design touches. The bed was comfortable and sheets were clean. Although my husband was more than freaked out by the shag carpet in the room, but he is one of those people who is really irked by hotels.

The location is what is really great. We were able to walk to everything downtown and not drive - really great - but CVS and some shopping are just down the road. I really liked the location.

Parking was annoying because we are nice people and didn't park our tiny 40MPG cars in the low emissions / hybrid vehicle parking spaces. Upon returning at night, the spots were filled with v6 engine SUVs and pick up trucks, which was kind of annoying since we were definitely the smallest and most fuel efficient cars in the lot that weekend. I don't get having priority parking like that if you just let SUVs and what not park there. Dumb complaint? Yeah probably. Oh, and the spots are tight, so all those SUVs/pick ups made it REALLY hard to get even into my tiny car. Plus it's 10 dollars a day, which just made this annoying.

We got free drinks at the bar, which is really nice and comfortable and definitely easy to spend time in. It is well decorated, and there are even fire pits outside.

Definitely a great place to stay when in Athens.

Room Tip: Penthouse level - PH33 is a great room with lots of windows.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelIndigoAthens, Management Representative at Hotel Indigo Athens-University area, responded to this review
15 February 2012
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to review Hotel Indigo-Athens! Your feedback means everything to us and we will do our best to take your constructive criticisms regarding parking/ parking enforcement and make a difference. We hope you'll visit us again in the near future!
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“Best hotel in Athens.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012 via mobile

The nicest of Athens' three best hotels, The Hotel Indigo is the best place to stay in Athens. The hotel is comfortable and located mere blocks from downtown (a five minute walk). The staff is friendly, and the rooms are tastefully designed. I will stay here on future trips to Athens.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelIndigoAthens, Management Representative at Hotel Indigo Athens-University area, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Many thanks for your kind review of Hotel Indigo-Athens! We are ecstatic to hear that we are your top choice for accommodations in Athens, Georgia. We look forward to serving you again in the very near future!
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Why Stay Anywhere Else”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

There are so many wonderful things to say about this hotel. First off all the hotel representatives that I worked with were extremely helpful. My groups room keys were ready upon arrival, so no one had to wait to get into their rooms. Bus parking was free and on-site! (Major bonus). The hotel has an art gallery, cafe, bar and fitness center on the first level. The lobby is modern and gorgeous. Upon entering my room I was pleasantly surprised. Hardwood floors instead of carpet! I love, love, LOVE that! All the furnishings were beautiful, modern, trendy and chic. The bed was extremely comfortable, water pressure in the bathroom shower was great...there is nothing bad to say about my room. The location is FANTASTIC! It is walking distance to the Classic Center and the wonderful downtown area. Many restaurants, bars, banks, cafes, etc. The one small negative is the fitness center. I was expecting the hotel to have some wonderful gym equipment, but it was lacking a little. The fitness area is definitely clean, roomy and inspiring, but the equipment needs updating. Other than that this hotel is fantastic. I would recommend anyone to stay here. There is no reason to stay anywhere else. If you're coming to Athens, GA this is the place to be!

Room Tip: If you can upgrade to a suite, go for it! The rooms are beautiful.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelIndigoAthens, Management Representative at Hotel Indigo Athens-University area, responded to this review
27 January 2012
Thank you so much for your review of Hotel Indigo-Athens! We are happy to hear that you, and your large group, enjoyed your time spent at our hotel! Your feedback means everything to us. We are very sorry that our fitness equipment did not live up to your expectations, and we will take your feedback into serious consideration! We hope you visit us again soon!
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Hotel Indigo Athens is a great place to stay in Athens”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Hotel Indigo Athens is a great place to stay and we highly recommend it. We've visited the hotel twice now and enjoyed both our visits. The hotel has a very unique and modern design with a lovely outside courtyard. The Rialto club has a very comfortable and contemporary environment and the rooms are very well done. We liked the sustainable design elements of the hotel and it is walking distance to downtown Athens which is great. Try the cheese platter and some of the appetizers during cocktail hour - very good and very reasonable!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelIndigoAthens, Management Representative at Hotel Indigo Athens-University area, responded to this review
24 January 2012
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hotel Indigo-Athens! We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your multiple trips to our property and hope that you will be a guest in our hotel again very soon! We greatly appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again!
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