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Make the Most of Your Athens Stay

A creative college town with serious culinary credentials

Athens, Georgia—known as the Classic City—delivers far more than its college town reputation might suggest. The University of Georgia's historic North Campus anchors downtown with Greek Revival architecture dating to 1801, while surrounding streets showcase preserved Antebellum homes across 15 National Register districts. What sets Athens apart is its legendary music scene that launched R.E.M., the B-52s, and Widespread Panic, creating creative energy that still pulses through venues like The Georgia Theatre. Victorian storefronts now house galleries, independent bookstores, and sophisticated dining.

Elevated dining in an unexpected setting

The culinary landscape rivals cities twice its size, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Hugh Acheson's Five & Ten. The National brings Mediterranean-inspired cuisine downtown, while the Boulevard district offers intimate restaurants in converted historic buildings. The Classic Center convention facility and hotels like Hotel Indigo sit within walking distance of these dining destinations, making Athens surprisingly convenient for corporate visits.

Accessible from Atlanta with local ease

Located 70 miles from Atlanta's airport, Athens connects via Groome Transportation's 22 daily shuttles. The compact downtown remains walkable, though ride-share services provide flexibility. Fare-free AC Transit covers the broader area, while the State Botanical Garden and Georgia Museum of Art offer refined escapes between meetings or game days at Sanford Stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

Can I book hotels in Athens with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles to book your Athens hotel stay, or you can combine your miles with cash for more flexibility. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What are the benefits of booking my Athens hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. You will also enjoy access to special Member offers at select properties, and have the flexibility to pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. Make sure to review the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You will notice that refundable options are available for some rates, while others may be non-refundable. Please note that if you make changes to or cancel your booking, this may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays offers opportunities for SkyMiles Members to accumulate Medallion® Qualification Dollars through hotel and vacation rental reservations completed using Delta Stays. We invite you to check the Delta Stays MQD Offer page regularly to view current MQD earning opportunities and examine the specific terms and conditions associated with these special offers.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays accommodations are accessible to all travelers seeking hotel reservations. Nevertheless, enrollment as a SkyMiles Member provides you with opportunities to accumulate miles and gain access to preferential pricing and promotions available only to Members. SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per $1 spent on Delta Cars and Stays purchases (excluding taxes and additional fees). Enrollment in the SkyMiles program comes at no cost. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, in addition to traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your vacation. You can browse through a variety of homes, condos, and unique lodging options powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Athens?

In Athens, you’ll find 27 hotels to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10, and features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Another top-rated hotel is Rivet House, where you can enjoy a full-service spa and a restaurant. The Rushmore has a rating of 10 and this bed & breakfast has wedding services and free parking.

What's a good time of year to visit Athens?

To experience Athens during great weather, visit in September when temperatures average 75°F with mostly sunny skies. For off-peak prices and hotel deals, consider summer when temperatures reach 82°F, students depart, and you'll find quieter streets with easier access to restaurants.

What hotels in Athens are near University of Georgia?

America's oldest public university features historic red-brick buildings beneath sprawling oaks on North Campus, where the iconic UGA Arch frames a perfect photo opportunity. One popular hotel is Rivet House which is a short drive away.

What hotels in Athens are located closest to State Botanical Garden of Georgia?

The State Botanical Garden spans 323 acres of themed gardens and woodland trails on the University of Georgia campus. Explore the interactive Children's Garden or seasonal events. Rivet House is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

What hotels in Athens are near The Georgia Theatre?

This historic venue has anchored Athens' music scene since 1978, where you can catch intimate concerts on the main floor or enjoy local cuisine at the rooftop bar with panoramic views. Rivet House is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar