UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA CONFERENCE CENTER AND HOTEL, Athens – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
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.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through the beautiful State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
- Try the famous Athens Loop for delicious local BBQ and burgers.
- Explore the quirky shops at the Five Points neighborhood.
- Visit the Georgia Museum of Art for stunning exhibitions and events.
- Catch a live show at the historic 40 Watt Club for authentic music.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Handicap parking
- 24-hour reception
- Late check-in/ -out
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Wake up service
- Bell staff/Porter
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant buffet
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
- Catering service
Business
- Business centre
- Exhibition space
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Turndown service
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bath/ Shower
- Hair dryer
Self-catering
- Kitchenette
Media
- Direct dial telephone
University Of Georgia Conference Center And Hotel Location
