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4.0/5
Based on 624 guest reviews
- Has outdoor swimming pool
- The Avg. Group Saves 26.8%!
- Access to gym on-site
- 122 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in property
- 8 suites in property
- Check in: 4:00 PM
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 6 meeting rooms in property
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Local attractions
University of Georgia, Downtown Athens, State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Sanford Stadium, Classic Center
Map / Landmarks Near Graduate Athens
Verified reviews of Graduate Athens
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "Clean hotel, nice staff."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Clean hotel and nice staff.
Rick C. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
14-Mar-2022 Verified review, stayed from Sun Mar 13 to Mon Mar 14 2022 at a $175.99 average nightly rate. 
"Eclectic Stay!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Clean, interesting older hotel that has been well preserved and updated thoughtfully.
Edwin P. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
05-Dec-2021 Verified review, stayed from Fri Dec 03 to Sun Dec 05 2021 at a $82.34 average nightly rate. "Not a good experience."
Overall score1.0/ 5
Not a good experience this time. A wedding gift basket that was left at the hotel for us somehow went ?missing? and no one can explain what happened to it. The staff has been very friendly and has said they are looking into it, but still has not followed up with an explanation. Also, the room we stayed in had not been cleaned well. lots of hair in the bathroom and smeared stuff on the glass. Also an issue with small black bugs in it the bathroom. In addition, the bed skirt had some sort of spill or something splattered all on the side it it.
Penny S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
24-Nov-2020 Verified review, stayed from Sat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 22 2020 at a $78.99 average nightly rate. "After I found the lobby, everything top notch."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Thank you to the weekend maintainance man. He helped me specifically. Congratulations to all who worked to make Ellen and Wade's wedding the unforgettable event it was, superior job. Can't think how it could have been better.
Bobbie B. (Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from
07-Nov-2019 Verified review, stayed from Sat Oct 26 to Sun Oct 27 2019 at a $199.80 average nightly rate. "Great Experience!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
We stayed at The Graduate while in Athens to attend a wedding. We loved the eclectic feel of the lobby and our hotel room. The young man attending the coffee/food bar was very accommodating and polite. We had a great experience at The Graduate and would highly recommend it.
Mark H. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
23-Apr-2019 Verified review, stayed from Sat Apr 20 to Sun Apr 21 2019 at a $224.10 average nightly rate. "Quite Accommodating"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Room was very clean and the staff was helpful and friendly.
Sherry A. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
03-Feb-2014 Verified review, stayed from Sat Feb 01 to Sun Feb 02 2014 at a $109.00 average nightly rate. Property description
Here at Graduate Athens, we believe life is a timeless journey filled with memory making stops, extraordinary rites of passage and all of the courageous leaps of faith that get us where we're going. Welcome to Graduate--where your intellectual curiosity meets your favorite place to stay.Graduate Athens is the first-born of the Graduate Hotels collection of eclectic hotels throughout college towns in America and the UK. Rooted in one of Athens' oldest historic sites and centrally located in Downtown Athens at the Thomas and Dougherty cross streets, our property has been an iron forging factory, hotel, private residence, and so much more throughout the past 140 years. Graduate Athens is within walking distance of the Classic Center, as well as the business district, shopping, dining, entertainment and the University of Georgia. This newly renovated property features 122 guest rooms, including suites, 13,000+ square feet of meeting space including a music venue. The hotel's accommodations feature pillow top mattress, triple sheeted beds, HD TV's, irons, hairdryers, and the charm and style you have come to expect from Graduate Hotels. Our event spaces are perfect for a meeting for 10 or elaborate wedding for 350. Our 6 unique spaces, including an open air Pavilion, are ready to accommodate groups of 10 to 750. Our sharp Sales team is ready to assist you with all your event details from food to flow. Our expert culinary staff can create meals to dazzle your event attendees. Poindexter Coffee, located in our lobby, is a walk-up coffee bar with grab-n-go eats.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 4:00 PM |
| Check-out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2019 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 122 |
| Corridors: | Both interior and exterior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 122 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 2 |
| Rooms with one bed: | 62 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 60 |
| Suites: | 8 |
| Room windows: | Windows don't open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 6 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 11032 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 300 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | 0.3 Miles |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 1.0 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 3pm - 11:30pm |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pool - open seasonally | |
| Ownership: | Graduate Hotels |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hour | |
| Nightly parking: | 10.0 |
| Typical group deposit: | 25% |
| Total taxes: | 14.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
| City Tax: | 0.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| GST: General Sales Tax: | 0.00 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 10.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 3.00 Per Item |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 35.00 Per Hour |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 14.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 16.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 26.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 28.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Urn of Coffee: | 24.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soft Drinks: | 2.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 4.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Central location
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Electronic key card
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Terrace
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & shuttle information
Groome Transportation provides Atlanta airport shuttle at a charge of $35 each way. Round trip is $70.00 - Shuttle may pick up from hotel and go to Atlanta?s Hartsfield-Jackson airport 4:25 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. - Please call Groome Transportation to schedule service. Children 12 and under ride for free. (One child per each paying adult) All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All children under age 8, less than 57 inches tall and under 50 lbs. must be in an age-appropriate child restraint.
Local shuttle info: Complimentary shuttle available with a 3 mile radius.Complimentary shuttle available to Athens Ben Epps airport - please call hotel directly to schedule service.
Breakfast information
Poindexter Coffee is located in our hotel lobby, and offers fresh hot coffee, latte, espresso, and cappucino.Also, assorted muffins and pastries, juices, breakfast sandwiches.Typical cost: $5 - $10
Pet friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.$25 per night
Parking information
Overnight parking is available for $10 per night
Internet/Wi-Fi
Complimentary Guest Room WiFi
Previously known as:
Foundry Park Inn & Spa, Graduate Athens (Formerly Foundry Park Inn & Spa), Foundry Park Inn
Group vs. Individual Rates at Graduate Athens
This chart illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting rates and the best online individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group bid was placed. The most competitive group/meeting rate displayed is 50.8% in the month of July 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $287 in the month of November 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Graduate Athens in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Graduate Athens
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Graduate Athens.
Feel free to use the Graduate Athens meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Athens event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| The Foundry Ballroom | 70 x 37 x 35 | 2590 | 150/180 | 126 | 108 | 62 | 74 | 62 | 14/11 | 287 | 220 | -- |
Close this The Foundry BallroomRoom type: Ballroom Total size: 2590 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 70 x 37 x 35 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 14 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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FAQs about Graduate Athens
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM 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 Graduate Athens have?
There are 122 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Graduate Athens?
Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Graduate Athens?
Poindexter Coffee is located in our hotel lobby, and offers fresh hot coffee, latte, espresso, and cappucino.Also, assorted muffins and pastries, juices, breakfast sandwiches.Typical cost: $5 - $10
What parking is available at Graduate Athens?
Overnight parking is available for $10 per night
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Guest Room WiFi
Can I get a AAA rate at Graduate Athens?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1228sf Suite King Sofa Bed Refridgerator Keurig Coffee 42in TV Triple Sheeted Beds Free
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Graduate Athens?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Rate Membership Required 1228sf Suite King Sofa Bed Refridgerator Keurig Coffee 42in TV Triple
Is there a gym at Graduate Athens?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Graduate Athens?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pool - open seasonally.
Can I get a group rate at Graduate Athens?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 26.8%.
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