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About the Hotel

1197 South Lumpkin St, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30602

Rooms & Suites

The University of Georgia Center offers 200 guest rooms and suites, including the President's King Suite with a dining area for six, two full bathrooms, and a flat-screen TV. The Alumni Queen Suite fits four guests with two queen beds and dual sinks. All rooms include Keurig coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators, and free Wi-Fi. Select rooms have rainfall showers and granite countertops.

Onsite Dining

The Bulldog Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring coffee from Publica Coffee Roasters. The Savannah Room offers Southern-inspired dishes, including the signature Celestial Chicken. A lobby bar provides drinks and snacks. Downtown Athens, steps away, includes live music venues like the 40 Watt and restaurants like The Grit.

Leisure & Fitness

Guests have access to the Ramsey Student Center, with indoor pools, a climbing wall, and racquetball courts. The hotel provides free bike rentals for exploring campus. Seasonal access to Legion Pool is available in summer. The Pecan Tree Courtyard and Kellogg Garden offer outdoor relaxation.

Location & Transit

The hotel is on the University of Georgia campus, 3 km from the Arts District and 10 km from Athens-Ben Epps Airport. A free shuttle runs every 30 minutes to downtown Athens, campus stops, and the airport. Nearby landmarks include Stegeman Coliseum (0.5 km) and the Georgia Museum of Art (1 km).

Services & Events

The business center has workstations, printers, and free internet. Event spaces include the Magnolia Ballroom, accommodating 400 guests, with retractable screens and PA systems. An in-house graphic design team assists with event materials. Free parking is available on weekends. The concierge can arrange tours of Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall and the UGA Trial Gardens.

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Athens4300 ft

Airports

Athens-Ben Epps (ahn) 4.1 mi

DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK) 61.2 mi

Train

Railroad Arts District 1.7 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Paid parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Exercise gym
Fitness studio

Services

Paid city shuttle
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Newspaper service

Dining

Paid breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Ballroom
Garden area

Location

1197 South Lumpkin St, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30602

Map view

1197 South Lumpkin St, Athens, Georgia, United States, 30602

City landmarks

Museum

Georgia Museum of Art

3300 ft

Museum

Georgia Museum of Natural History

2100 ft

Landmark

Tree That Owns Itself

4600 ft

Gallery

Lyndon House Arts Center

1.3 mi

Landmark

Downtown Athens

1.0 mi

Garden

Founders Memorial Garden

4400 ft

Park

Dudley Park

1.6 mi

Garden

Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden

4800 ft

Church

Seney-Stovall Chapel

1.0 mi

Park

Memorial Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Museum of Art Parking Deck

2800 ft

Landmark

TRR Cobb House

1.1 mi

Landmark

UGA Arch

1.0 mi

Gallery

Ware-Lyndon House

1.4 mi

Landmark

Georgia's Antebellum Trail

1.0 mi

Event hall

Taylor-Grady House

1.3 mi

Landmark

Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

1.5 mi

Store

Appointments At Five

4100 ft

Theatre

Morton Theatre

1.1 mi

Landmark

Double-barreled cannon

1.1 mi

Landmark

Demosthenian Hall

4600 ft

Landmark

Chase, Albon

4700 ft

Landmark

Church-Waddel-Brumby House

1.2 mi

Landmark

R.E.M. First Show Church

4800 ft

Landmark

Joseph Henry Lumpkin House

1.1 mi

Landmark

Bear Hollow Zoo

1.4 mi

Nearby

100 Smith St

Stegeman Coliseum

1200 ft

South Lumpkin Street

900 ft

Garden

The Trial Gardens At UGA

1400 ft

1 E Rutherford St University of Georgia

Foley Field

2000 ft

Restaurants

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

4400 ft

795 Baxter St

Kelly's Jamaican Foods

3300 ft

1583 S Lumpkin St 145 Epps Bridge Rd

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Chuck

United States, March 2024

8.2/10

I had a comfortable stay at the hotel during a conference visit. The rooms were well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, although slightly small. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, making our experience pleasant. The location was convenient for exploring the area and accessing campus facilities, but room layout was a bit inconvenient. Dining experience was excellent, and the facilities met our needs.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had all amenities needed for a conference visit, and the en suite was modern and clean, though a bit on the small side.

Service

9.0

The staff, from the front desk to the shuttle service, were beyond fantastic. They were friendly and attentive, addressing any issues promptly.

Location

7.0

The location was beautiful and easy to access, allowing for exploration of the area and proximity to campus facilities, despite some room layout inconveniences.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with great service and a nice lunch at the restaurant.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were well-maintained and met our needs during the stay.

John

United States, February 2024

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were nice, but the stale smell was off-putting. The service was friendly, but I had some concerns. The location was convenient for campus activities, though I would have preferred being closer to downtown. The dining options were satisfactory, and the facilities were decent.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms should never have been rented out under these conditions, but were ultimately nice despite the stale smell.

Service

7.0

The service was extremely friendly and helpful, albeit with some minor concerns.

Location

8.0

The location is great for campus activities, although I would have preferred a more central location.

Dining

7.0

I had a nice lunch in the restaurant, though nothing too exceptional.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory for my needs during the stay.

convenient location

stale smell

Charles

United States, January 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel was pleasant. The rooms were clean and comfortable, though a bit smaller than I had anticipated. The service was top-notch, with incredibly friendly staff members. The location was convenient for campus activities, although I would have preferred a more central location. The dining options were satisfactory, and the facilities provided were well-maintained.

Rooms

8.0

The room was small but more than adequate for a one-night stay, certainly clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was beyond fantastic, from the front desk to the shuttle service.

Location

7.0

The location was great for campus activities, allowing easy access to various facilities.

Dining

7.0

I had a nice lunch in the restaurant, which was satisfactory.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were adequate and well-maintained.

Larry

United States, October 2023

8.0/10

I can't say enough good things about this place, although now everyone will want to stay here. The rooms are on the smaller side, but it allowed our team to have a common room together to work the night before our conference. The king room was very clean.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and cozy.

Service

9.0

Everyone from the guys at the front desk to the shuttle service desk and drivers were fantastic and nice.

Location

8.0

The hotel is centrally located, allowing easy access to campus activities and facilities. The only inconvenience was the rooms being across the hall from each other.

Dining

7.0

Had a nice lunch in the restaurant located in the Events office.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers essential facilities, meeting the basic needs of travelers.

Edmund

United States, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel rooms were small but more than adequate for a one-night stay, clean, and comfortable. The service was very kind and helpful throughout my stay. The location was convenient for visiting nearby facilities on campus. The dining experience was excellent in the restaurant. The facilities were properly maintained, and the city shuttle service was a plus.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable for a short stay.

Service

9.0

The service was very kind and helpful, making my stay enjoyable.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient for accessing campus facilities.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent in the restaurant.