SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT ATHENS DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY AREA

220 South Hull St., Athens, GA 30605 United States

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Near Sanford Stadium

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The cool thing about SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area is that it offers a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge where guests can relax and enjoy their favorite drinks.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

24-hour fitness facilities

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Winston B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 15 to Sat Aug 16 2025 at a $298.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area in Athens (Baxter), you'll be steps from University of Georgia and 12 minutes by foot from Sanford Stadium. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Georgia Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Morton Theater.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Downtown Athens - 0.2 mi
University of Georgia (UGA) - 0.3 mi
The Classic Center - 0.4 mi
Sanford Stadium - 0.5 mi
Taylor Grady House - 0.7 mi
Georgia Museum of Art - 0.8 mi
Athens Regional Medical Center - 1.4 mi
St Marys Hospital - 1.7 mi
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) - 3.0 mi
Downtown Jefferson - 15.8 mi
Downtown Commerce - 17.7 mi
American School Paper Hanging - 17.8 mi
Ridgeway Family Medicine - 18.7 mi
B J C Medical Center - 18.9 mi
Downtown Winder - 19.7 mi
Tanger Outlet - 21.1 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 2745 square feet (255 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.

Escape from your routine at SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area, the newest hotel adjoining the University of Georgia in Athens. Walk to UGA, the Classic Center or downtown shops, restaurants and music venues. Inside our hotel, sample local beers in the 1918 Lounge located just off our lobby, enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast every day, work out in our fitness center and end your day on the outdoor patio beside the fire pit. Our all-suite hotel gives you more space in one- or two-room suites with the choice of a king bed or two queen beds. Find a trundle sofa and separate work space lit by natural light in all rooms. Stay connected in downtown Athens with free Wi-Fi and stream your favorite shows on an internet TV. All rooms include a refrigerator, a microwave, UGA-themed artwork, and a modern bathroom. You may also choose to upgrade to a corner suite for even more space. Expect more when you stay at SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area.

Local Attractions

Athens, Tree that owns itself, Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall (1 miles), State Botanical Garden (4 miles), The Classic Center, Georgia Museum of Art (1 miles), University of Georgia, Stegman Coliseum (1 miles), Georgia Theater, 40 Watt Club, Sanford Stadium

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 7

Rooms: 200

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 200

Meeting Rooms: 0

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 2745
Conference space size (meters) - 255
Covered parking
Daily
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 107
Elevator door width (inches) - 42
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Gift shops or newsstand
Housekeeping on request
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
No accessible shuttle
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of accessible parking spaces - 8
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Parking height restrictions apply
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 119
Registration desk height (inches) - 47
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Self parking (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Visual alarms in hallways
Water-efficient showers only
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

Airport & Shuttle Info

Athens Ben Epps Airport (4 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (73 miles)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Covered self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Parking height restrictions apply.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Big City Bread Cafe - A charming cafe offering delicious breakfast options, located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Mama's Boy - A local favorite for Southern comfort food, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The National - A popular restaurant known for its farm-to-table cuisine, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Visit the Georgia Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of artwork, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Grit - A vegetarian-friendly restaurant serving tasty breakfast dishes, located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Clocked! - A funky burger joint with a retro vibe, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Last Resort Grill - Enjoy a unique dining experience with a variety of menu options, located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Activity Take a stroll through the State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Discover beautiful gardens and nature trails, located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Place - A cozy breakfast spot known for its delicious pancakes, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Taqueria Tsunami - Enjoy flavorful Asian-Latin fusion dishes, located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Five & Ten - A renowned restaurant offering upscale Southern cuisine, located 1.3 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore the Tree That Owns Itself - Visit the famous tree with an interesting ownership story, located 1.1 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime 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 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area have?

There are 200 rooms in the property.

Is there a gym at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area?

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

Is there shuttle service at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area?

Athens Ben Epps Airport (4 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (73 miles)

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area.

Feel free to use the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area 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.

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