Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

Overview
500 College Ave., Athens, GA 30601 United States
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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Hotel Indigo Athens University Area offers a unique and stylish experience with amenities such as a bar/lounge, restaurant, spa, and electric car charging station.

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Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
24-hour fitness facilities
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5.0
20-Aug-2025
"Great Hotel"

Very comfortable lodging with excellent service.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 17 to Mon Aug 18 2025 at a $164.00 average nightly rate.
5.0
22-Jul-2025
"Cleanliness"

It was very clean.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 19 to Sun Jul 20 2025 at a $180.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2019

Floors: 5

Rooms: 130

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 130

Handicap Rooms: 6

Suites: 12

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: $10

Total Taxes: 15.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 6pm prior to day of arrival

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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, 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
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Art gallery on site
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Ballroom
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 5578
  • Conference space size (meters) - 518
  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Electric car charging station
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 178
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 70
  • Express check-out
  • Food and water bowls
  • Free WiFi
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • LEED
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Pets allowed
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Reception hall
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 76
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 89
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
  • Terrace
  • Uncovered parking
  • Vending machine
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Boutique style property with hardwood floors

Plush bedding and signature area rugs

Aveda Bath & Body products and spa-inspired showers only

Wonderful pet friendly services serving pets with a welcome biscuit, a doggy bed and canine cocktails at selected hotels

Bistro style food and beverages

24-hour fitness and business centers

The Hotel Indigo highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Day 1

Breakfast Big City Bread Cafe - A charming cafe offering delicious breakfast options. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Mama's Boy - A local favorite for Southern comfort food. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
Dinner The National - A popular restaurant known for its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
Activity Visit the Georgia Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of artwork. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Grit - A vegetarian-friendly restaurant serving tasty breakfast dishes. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Clocked! - A funky burger joint with unique burger creations. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Last Resort Grill - Enjoy a mix of Southern and international flavors. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
Activity Take a stroll through the State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Enjoy beautiful gardens and nature trails. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Donderos' Kitchen - A cozy cafe serving delicious breakfast options. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Taqueria del Sol - Enjoy tasty Mexican-inspired dishes. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Five & Ten - A renowned restaurant offering upscale Southern cuisine. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
Activity Explore the Tree That Owns Itself - A unique landmark in Athens. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG have?

There are 130 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. $75 one-time pet fee per stay

Is there shuttle service at Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG?

Athen's Ben Epps Airport- approximately 3 miles from the hotel

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG.

Feel free to use the Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Athens event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Rialto Club
30 x 45 x 12 • 1350 sqft.
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
64
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
40
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
200
Theater Layout
Reception
120
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Boardroom
30 x 10 x 20 • 300 sqft.
Boardroom
16
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Our boardroom is on the lobby level of the hotel, next to our art gallery space, directly across the hall from our public restrooms. The custom made conference table if very attractive, all chairs very comfortable. We us a 55" screen for presentations. You will not find a finer boardroom in all of Athens.
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:9
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
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