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Graduate Athens
4 stars

Graduate Athens

295 East Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601, United States
+1 706 549 7020
From
$102
Cheapest

rate per night

7.9
Good

based on 540 reviews

Graduate Athens
Sun 4/21
Thu 4/25
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
Standard room
Deluxe room

About Graduate Athens

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Athens, Georgia is famous for a few things: Georgia Bulldog football, music, and food. This town has everything travelers need when visiting a popular college town. The hotels here are great too. The Graduate Athens has everything that its guests need. It is historic and charming, and it is located in the Foundry Building at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a very short walk to the University of Georgia campus and features an outdoor pool, fitness center, spa, and on-site dining.

The guest rooms here have flat-screen television, triple sheeting on the beds, WiFi, iron, cooler, coffeemaker, Malin+Goetz toiletries, and USB charging station. The on-site dining that guests can enjoy is at The Foundry and Iron Works Coffee.

Athens has quite a lot to do for guests who stay at the Graduate hotel. They can check out a show at the Georgia Theatre, Cine, Cheeky Peach, Wuxtry Records, Agora Vintage, White Tiger Gourmet, The Old Pal, and Jittery Joe’s. There is a lot of shopping in the area and guests of the hotel will get a taste of college life when they walk down the streets of the downtown Athens area.

Booking a room here can be tricky because of the peak times of the year. The staff will be able to educate guests of the hotel about the busier times of the year for them and help them to book their room early in case of any college happenings. The staff will be able to answer all of the guest's questions to make this a fantastic visit!

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Latest deals for Graduate Athens

Sun 4/21
Thu 4/25
Standard room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Double room
1 king bed
Queen room
2 queen beds
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Deluxe room
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
King room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
1 king bed

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Graduate Athens

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee shop
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • Non-feather pillow

General

  • Family rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee shop

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Graduate Athens

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.9
GoodBased on 540 verified guest reviews
7.9Families
8.2Solo
7.7Couples
8.1Friends

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J
6.5 Okay
Pros:Location
Cons:Hotel is outdated. Needs a makeover. The stairs outside going up to the room is very very dirty like it hasn't been cleaned in months
D
8.0 Very good
Pros:Staff -- excellent in every regard Bedding - maybe the best I have seen in a hotel
Cons:Air Conditioning Humidity in Room
A
8.0 Very good
Pros:The location in Athens is great, and the value for the money is superb. And best of all - this hotel is PET FRIENDLY!
Cons:Parking is a bit cramped when the hotel gets busy (like the 6 wedding weekend we witnessed).
A
9.7 Wonderful
Pros:Customer service, design, layout of property.
Cons:Busload of highschool kids sports team staying beside and above me were quite rowdy, but hotel staff was able to quiet them after about an hour.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Rustic feel

Location

295 East Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601

What's nearby

  • Lyndon House Arts Center249 yd
  • Classic Center422 yd
  • Double-Barreled Cannon0.3 mi
  • Downtown Athens0.3 mi
  • Georgia Theatre0.4 mi
  • Morton Theatre0.4 mi
  • 40 Watt Club0.5 mi
  • Camak House0.6 mi
  • Jackson Street Cemetery0.6 mi
  • T. R. R. Cobb House0.7 mi
  • Sanford Stadium0.8 mi
  • Henry W. Grady House0.8 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Graduate Athens

Low season

January

High season

October

Average price (weeknight)

$149

Average price (weekend night)

$257
Cheapest month to stay with an average 39% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 387% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Graduate Athens

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Top tips for your stay at Graduate Athens

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Graduate Athens, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Graduate Athens, plan to stay on a Monday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Graduate Athens was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $120, while the most expensive was $340.
  • How long should you stay at Graduate Athens? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Graduate Athens

  • Where is Graduate Athens located?

    Graduate Athens is located at 295 East Dougherty Street, 1.3 miles from the center of Athens. Lyndon House Arts Center is the closest landmark to Graduate Athens.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Graduate Athens?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Graduate Athens.

  • Does Graduate Athens offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Graduate Athens offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Graduate Athens from the airport?

    Graduate Athens is 53.6 miles from Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree. Graduate Athens is 64.1 miles from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • Does Graduate Athens have a pool?

    Yes, Graduate Athens has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Graduate Athens hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Graduate Athens in Athens and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Graduate Athens and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Graduate Athens.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.6

Distance to city center

1.3 mi