Name: Wingate by Wyndham Athens Near Downtown
Address: 255 North Ave, Athens, 30601, US

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Chris

This place was cleaner than most hotels. No weird smells either. The guy at the front desk was very personable and welcoming

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Lorie

It was a nice place -

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Shulamit

The rooms were filthy. Our shoes stock to the floor.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Rebecca

Not the hotels fault but room across from us had some sort of party and were screaming all night. I had to call reception at 2am to handle. Took over an hour for them to quiet down. And room above us were stomping around all night. So zero sleep. I’m guessing people have a lot of parties here as college town :/ lesson learned for next trip to Athens. Pay a little more for another hotel college students can’t afford for parties lol.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Deonnessis J

The property seems really nice, the room was definitely comfortable and spacious, though the issue is that the property is being renovated and a lot of the work in progress was visible

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Pamela

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6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Roque

I found a bug under my wife pillow, it wasn't a bed bug, however that means the funigation is not performed very often. Also the pool (which is an inside pool) was super cold and I had to ask to want of the employees for towels because they didn't have it at the moment.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Cheryl

Check in was very easy. We had one of renovated rooms, so it was super clean and nice, an all renovated bathroom.. Breakfast was very good and plenty of choices. The only drawback was we could hear our neighbors on each side of us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Danisha

Even though there is construction going on I did not find it invasive or intrusive. The room was a good size and very clean. I would stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

John

BAD MATINANACE

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Brandy

Double charged even though I didn’t stay. Construction, paper thin walls, pool filthy, hot tub out of order, sketchy staff and area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Tristan

The property is under renovation. I stayed in a newly renovated room and it was clean and comfy new everything . I have never had any problems with Wingate. Very friendly and helpful clerk.

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Bryan

Great staff

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

George

Great staff. English was spoken very well, so language was not a barrier. Food was great, staff was accommodating, and the whole hotel was very clean. I would return.

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Saquitta

Hotel elevator was not working and couldn’t accommodate us. They wouldn’t refund me my money..

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Jeremiah

Helpful staff and large room.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

William

Older property. Get what you pay for. Athens is a college town.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Steve

Newly renovated room was very nice. Great rate.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Timothy

Room renovation was under way and the room had a terrible smell in it. Also the elevator was out of service and of course room was on the 4th floor. No impressed

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Jose

Nice place

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Walter

Great stay, thank you!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Carolyn

Currently they're doing some renovations and we stayed in a newly renovated room & we were very comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Corey

Unfortunately, there was some remodeling going on. Hot tub had a dark ring around the perimeter.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Timmi

Clean newly updated room. Hotel in midst of renovation. Area a bit sketchy. But staff was wonderful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Sabrena

The rooms are very clean, beds are comfy. They under construction but well worth the stay.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Meiry

breakfast need to be inpruve

2/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Tomas

Staff was lazy didn’t want to help at all

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Donnell

Very nice hotel would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Herbert C.

Absolutely no real problems and the staff was excellent. Only down side was the hotel is being renovated, so there was some noise and parking spaces were limited by equipment & material being stored.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Dale

Considering the property was under a big renovation, we thought our stay was great. Helpful staff and a fantastic continental breakfast!

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 May 2026

Ashley

My bathroom inside my room was absolutely unacceptable upon arrival. There was fecal matter and urine all over the toilet, which made the space unsanitary and uncomfortable. I immediately contacted the front desk to report the issue, but I was told no one could clean the bathroom until the next morning. No alternative room, upgrade, compensation, or refund was offered. The lack of cleanliness and customer service made this an extremely disappointing experience.

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Deborah

Building held together with glue. Huge carpet holes - tripping hazard in hall. Strong mold/fungus odor in room - owner obviously knew because there was a dehumidifier sitting on the floor. Bathroom door stuck closed with loose handle and hinges- had to lift the door up to open. Parking lot too small - had to park in adjacent liquor store lot. Staff was pleasant and free coffee station was nice

Family

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Dorsey

I’m sorry but this hotel is a dump it smells of old carpet I had no hot water in the shower and it’s in a questionable area. I would not recommend this place at all.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Theodore

The room was clean but I had no lights aside from a few desk lamps, one of which was making electrical noises and flickering.

The shower was clean but the shelf inside was not level and my soap kept sliding off. In addition the shower pressure was terrible.

Otherwise everything was fine.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Dallas

The hotel shares a parking lot with a rather large liquor store and is across the street from a homeless shelter. I listened to a very loud altercation in the parking lot around 11:00pm.

Otherwise, the room was OK. We were on the 3rd floor, in a room kind of in a corner. The door would get stuck on the wall as you entered, but that kind of worked out loading and unloading the luggage carrier. The room itself was large, but the lighting was terrible.

The breakfast was fine, but a bit slim in its options. They had the obligatory waffle maker, eggs and biscuits and gravy. They had bananas and cereal. No bacon or sausage.

Staff was friendly, the pool was good enough to entertain the kids. It was being remodled, but they did a good job of keeping that unobtrusive. If it wasn't for the unfortunate location, I'd go back. A liquor store across the street from a homeless shelter isn't a great combination.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2026

Jessica

Mostly just different bread choices for breakfast. Hot tub has green mold around edge, pool cold & has too much chlorine

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Tim

Room was clean, breakfast was pretty good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Jackson

Staff was great!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Ella

Entrance was a little rough but the rooms are very nice

Self

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

prudhvi

Air conditioning was too noisy and we found bugs in the room

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Wayne

Renovations were underway but the staff was excellent.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Eric

clean and the staff was great

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Elizabeth

Room was clean that’s all

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Nicole

It would have been 5's but construction was happening which made a difference. Also please stop using Ai to present your establishments it gives high expectations only to be let down

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Terry

You were in the middle of construction our room 420 had no bar in the closet, no hooks on the wall to hang clothes you still have punch out to do. Rate should of been adjusted due to construction

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Tonine

Very good staff

Friends

2/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

David

It was not around anything a lot of homeless people around

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Robert

Paid for the upgraded room to have the jetted tub. Half the Jets didn’t work and it leaked all over the floor when trying to use.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

jessica

It was fine

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Victor

TV didn’t work and seem like the room had a humidity problem.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2026

Carlos

Good

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Robyn

Helpful staff and clean room. Would stay again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2026

Zachary

Get the elevator fixed for one, and just clean deep clean those rooms!!!!

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Dr. Henri

The front desk staff is awesome. The facility is clean. The breakfast is sufficient.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Tierra

Staff were great!

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

Haim

No hot water. Curtains didn’t work

4/10

Poor

16 Jan 2026

Tiffany

They didn't post that they were in the middle of a renovation and the elevators dont work. i had to carry all of my and my child luggage up the stairs to the 3rd floor. No one offered to help us or the other guests with their items up the steps. They should have been doing that or offering the help. This is not on their website because like me and others who was staying there said that \" we would have never paid to stay here if we knew we was going to have to carry our items up the stairs with no help from the hospital staff.\" when you go on a vacay somewhere you want to relax. I couldnt relax cause they was working on the room right next to mine I needed to rest and I couldnt because the workers was working in the room next to mine. I need a full refund is what I need to get back from them. Also on the website it doesnt state that you have to pay $100 property damage fee that is refundable. If i didnt have any extra money I wasnt gonna be able to stay there and we was their for my daughter BIG statewide chorus event the majority of the people who stayed in that hotel during the weekend Jan.9-11 was there and we were all upset and mad about that to. When you go somewhere you want to be comfortable and relaxed and there was barely any hot water coming out from the sinks to wash face and brush teeth. I had to not only drive 2 hours to get to the hotel for the event but then I had to carry my own luggage up the stairs I was tired this made me even more tired and upset. REFUND ME

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Jan 2026

Mathewe

This review is as much about Expedia as it is about this property. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience warrants one. I booked this hotel through Expedia several days in advance due to its proximity to a large conference I was attending with nearly 1,000 other people in town.

At check-in, I was told the elevator was broken and my room was on the third floor. I explained that I have a leg injury and asked for a first-floor room. I was told none were available. I also asked if a discount was possible due to the elevator being out, and was told that because I booked through Expedia, that wasn’t an option. With no real alternatives, I checked in.

After climbing three flights of stairs, I was immediately hit with an overwhelming smell of marijuana throughout the third-floor hallway, which was also noticeable inside my room. This made me feel unsafe and was completely unacceptable. I contacted both the hotel and Expedia to report the issues.

While on hold with Expedia, the front desk called my room twice, but the phone had no audio. The attendant eventually came upstairs and suddenly offered a first-floor “upgrade” with a jacuzzi. I questioned why this wasn’t offered initially when I disclosed my injury. There was no real explanation. He also denied noticing the marijuana odor.

Expedia ultimately offered no assistance other than canceling my reservation, which was unrealistic given the lack of available hotels. After being transferred multiple times, I was told

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2026

Teri

Elevator didnt work and was told it would be fixed on Monday. Left in Tuesday and didnt seem like there was any attention to the elevator. No toilet paper holder in bathroom. Gross!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Rosemary

Very clean room and professional staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Lorenzo

Great room, nice size jacuzzi tub in room. Very clean facilities

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Robert

Water didn’t get that hot

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2025

Neeraj

Rooms have smell. The African American front desk manager is very cold.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Genia

Quiet and clean.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

Brandon

Space is good, beds were comfortable. Pull out mattress was stained and the sheets were missing. There is black mold in the shower, hair on the ceiling, hairdryer had not been cleaned in some time, and an already opened bar of soap on the counter. There is also a safety hazard with the light above the shower exposed, having no cover to it. The deposit for incidentals was also double what I paid last year. Front desk staff was friendly though.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Lynne

Front desk staff were very friendly and efficient when checking us in, breakfast was filling with a good selection to choose from. Our room was clean with plenty of towels. Our only complaint- pillows were too soft. Overall, a good experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Heather

Needed a room for my disabled sister for the Thanksgiving holiday. She had another great stay. Check in took under 5 minutes, the room was clean and comfy and quiet. It was another great stay. Thanks!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2025

John

Room was in OK condition, it wasn’t dirty, but furnishings were dated and worn. TV had a defect where there was a big dialogue box covering up about 20% of the screen that they couldn’t get off. One of the desk guys did come up and try to help and I give him credit for that. It was just overall a mid-level hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Randall

Room was wonderful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Susan

All good.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Tamara

Room was really nice and clean. Breakfast was good as well. Thank you so much.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Juana

La piscina es el único defecto

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

MARCO

Hotel was as described. Clean rooms, amazing front desk attendants, good breakfast and great staff.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Wendy

There is a lot of wear and tear, but it was clean and the employees were very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

JILL

Very convenient to everything in downtown Athens

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Darlene

Older hotel. It was just fine for parents weekend. Price is fair compare to everything else.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Jessica

We requested a refund and did not stay. The rooms were musty, furniture was busted, watermarks on the walls and just overall gross. The pictures presented on the website are definitely misleading. However, the staff was helpful in assisting with the refund.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Kimberly

Staff was very nice

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2025

Irene

There is only one waffle maker and one one coffee station. It is not enough for the amount of people staying there. The bathroom floor needed a good scrubbing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Tiffiany

Nice place

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Kathryn

The front desk staff were excellent. The housekeeping staff were subpar. The breakfast staff were not very friendly, and the food and choices were very limited. The rooms smelled terrible, but there were air fresheners in the rooms that didn’t seem to help. They did have a sign in the lobby that said they were about to start remodeling. It definitely needs it!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2025

Janet

My room had a terrible chemical smell and the property smelled like pot. The property is run down and the rooms are filthy. The staff awesome and friendly and belong at a five-star hotel.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

The greeting at desk was very professional and nice!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2025

Elerine

The bed was comfortable. However, the hotel is very dated. Water was not hot enough. Breakfast was not very good. The staff was very pleasant!

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2025

Janet

Rooms are dirty, minimal amenities in room, smell of Marijuana outside and coming from rooms, and hotel in unsafe area. This is not the place for families!

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Whitney

Great staff and clean, well equipped rooms

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

edward sterling

a little worn in, needs a fresh coat of paint, attention to detail on the trim and the edges, understand not very window will have a great view, but if you look out and see random unbagged trash........... meh. the pool was great, breakfast was fine, price and location good. overall it fit my needs. thanks

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Nathan

My second stay

This was my second stay at this hotel. I wish I could give it a better rating. However, they are doing renovations. Even with this, it's still a nice hotel to stay at if you're visiting Athens for a short while. The beds are comfy. I don't think they were even at 50% capacity, so the room was pretty quiet. The pool is super cold, but it was open and my kids enjoyed it. The breakfast is included and is happening decent.

The staff is very friendly and they always welcome you whenever you walk in. We weren't there for long so we didn't need our room cleaned, but there were 3 trash cans, plenty of towels, and the room was clean. They have a small snack bar next to the reception desk, and they don't extremely overprice the snacks.

There is a gym, but it's pretty small. However, they did offer free water in the gym, which is something I haven't seen before.

Our room included a dehumidifier. It wasn't needed too much, but you should remember that the pool is indoors. I'm curious as to how everything will look after renovations are done. We might be back next year.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Marcia

When we arrived, they failed to mention that they were renovating inside and out. The carpet in the room was dirty, there were patches all over the wall, the place was dusty, some parts of the wall had dirt stains on them. The place was a mess. What really threw me for a loop, is when they had the nerve to ask for $100 deposit in case we mess something up. I'm asking for a refund of at least half of what I paid. The place was unsanitary.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Phillip

The area around this hotel seems a little sketchy. Even the clerk told us doors lock at 11.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Sophia

My room smelled like mildew/mold - was concerned about overall cleanliness

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Howard

Staff very friendly. Needs to be cleaner. Convenient to uga.

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Javier

My hotel room was all dirty and stinky

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

walter

Great experience on a two night stay. Kind staff, clean room, and affordable rates.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Brittany

First room smelled horrible of cigarette smell so I went Back down changed rooms the second room smelled of dog odor as well as shower curtain disgusting I have Photos. It was our first ga game and last time ever staying here.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Deena

Quietly tucked away area with shopping, gas stations nearby.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Barry

In town due to a family medical emergency. Friendly staff, clean environment

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

JANET

Going value.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2025

Joyce

The front desk was VERY nice and helpful when we checked in. We went to our room to unload and noticed a musty smell when we entered the room, and saw a dehumidifier running. When we left to go to dinner, I asked the front desk for air freshener and told them the room had a strong musty smell. They said they would take care of it. When we returned in a few hours, it still smelled bad. After three requests, housekeeping brought us some. I didn't sleep well and was up all night sneezing and coughing. In the morning, with curtains open, I could actually see BLACK MOLD on the glass of a framed picture hanging above my bed. Even though we had booked and paid for two nights, we checked out early, due to health concerns and lack of sleep.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Denise

Staff was nice and accommodating BUT if rooms are damp like a tropical rainforest do not give those rooms to guests, Save yourself time and trouble to switch out rooms. Second room was much better. The couch in the first room felt completely wet! I know the property is preparing for a refresh but get a handle on the humidity/water issue. Breakfast was good.