“Good Hotel”

Good for going out downtown. Good hot breakfast.

“Nice mid-level hotel close to downtown”

Our stay was perfect! The room was very nice - comfy bed, classy decor, and, most importantly, clean! The breakfast buffet, which is served until 10 AM on weekends, was nothing special but it was pretty good. Mostly a continental breakfast but there were some fresh items such as pancakes, sausage, and biscuits with gravy. It was also a short and pleasant walk to UGA and the amenities of that downtown area. The pool area overlooks the parking lot, not too scenic, but the pool itself was nice, and there were plenty of lounge chairs. The only issue: we were here in early June 2010 and it looked like there was construction happening. There was no noise or inconvenience during our weekend stay, but I would be wary of a weekday stay for the next couple of months if you want to sleep in. It shouldn't be any problem for an early-rising business traveler. Overall we were totally delighted by the nice, comfortable room. This is a great choice for a traveler who doesn't want to take the risk of a super budget hotel but still wants a good price.

“Good for the price!”

Good location for orientation at UGA! Free breakfast was better than average. Beds were very comfortable. Other reviews mention concerns about the area. There appears to be a housing project next to the hotel but I didn't see anything that made me feel unsafe.

“nice for the price”

We made a trip to athens and stayed at the H.I.E. The hotel itself could use a little renovating on carpets and such. The rooms are a bit small too. But the service was top notch and if you like continental breakfasts then you will like this hotel. The only negative was there was groups of baseball teams staying there and both the chaperone's and hotel security let the occupants down because the noise of running up and down halls banging on doors until 1 in the morning got old. Still waiting to hear from the manager on this.

“Great Place to Stay”

Very nice, clean rooms with good amenities. Staff very friendly. Walkable to downtown Athens.

“Great NYE at the Express”

We got to the hotel around 6:30pm and check in didn't take long at all. We had friendly service and received the best room in the house! Room 123 is right next to a cool patio with tables and across from the ice machine and the elevator. I will request the same room again next time. Breakfast was really great! Tons to eat and plenty of choices..all included.

“Quick stay for college visit”

This hotel was great for a quick visit of my son at college. The room is very small and the bathroom especially small. It is an older hotel that has been nicely taken care of and updated and very clean. Great breakfast as expected from HI Express. We would stay again, especially if you want close access to downtown and campus.

“Convenient and clean”

No frills, but it was clean, comfortable, and very convenient to UGA campus.

“Would Recommend”

We arrived at the hotel and the lobby was clean and organized. We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who check us in promptly. The layout of the hotel was a little strange due to being built into the side of a hill so getting the elevator that was close to your room was a guess first time around. The corridors were a little dated looking but the rooms were a great surprise, very clean, comfortable and a little more contemporary decoration. We only stayed one night but for the price and location it was ideal. I would recommend this hotel and would definitely book a room here again.

“good value for the price”

We stayed here overnight while traveling cross-country. The price was right, and it included free internet and a continental breakfast. The rooms were clean and the employees were extremely pleasant. I recommend this hotel, particularly for those with children.