
Axel’s take
Friendly staff help, but this budget motel needs more consistent upkeep.
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Axel’s rating: 6.6/10 · a basic 2-star motel on Athens’ west side
This is a basic 2-star motel on West Broad Street, best treated as a practical overnight stop rather than a place to linger. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded Athens visit with a car. Expedia guests repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff, and many report clean rooms and comfortable beds. Free parking, Wi-Fi and a light breakfast cover the essentials; downtown and UGA are a drive away.
The catch is uneven upkeep. Recent Expedia and Priceline reviews describe worn surroundings and maintenance problems, while cleanliness feedback is mixed rather than consistently reassuring. Breakfast is modest, the outdoor pool is seasonal, and upper floors have no elevator. Booking.com and Expedia also list a refundable cash damage deposit. We'd skip it if dependable room condition, step-free access or a walkable downtown base matters most.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds earn praise, but worn furnishings and maintenance shortcomings recur.
- Cleanliness
- Many guests report clean rooms; others flag housekeeping and odors, so consistency is the concern.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the clearest recurring strength.
- Amenities
- Free light breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool; no elevator.
- Fees and surprises
- Booking.com and Expedia list a refundable cash damage deposit; early arrival and late departure can cost extra.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Priceline · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
2465 W Broad St, Athens
West Broad Street location suits drivers more than travelers seeking a downtown walking base.
Amenities and check-in
Free light breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool; no elevator.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Parking (free)
- Accessible pool
- Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $40
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens — Athens, Georgia, United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens is a basic 2-star motel on Athens’ west side in Athens, Georgia, United States.
Address: 2465 W Broad St, Athens. Property ID: 1351990.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/athens-georgia/howard-johnson-by-wyndham-athens-1351990
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $197 | $249 on Booking.com | $52 less (21%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $268 USD
2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $305 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $208 for 1 night · 2 nights $416 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $208 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $453 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $359 for 1 night · 2 nights $718 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $359 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $101 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $91 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $99 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $172 for 1 night · 2 nights $443 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $271 for 1 night · 2 nights $367 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $89 for 1 night · 2 nights $178 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $89 for 1 night · 2 nights $179 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced |
#5 of 5 hotels in West Broad Street & Beechwood–Alps Road by Axel's take. West Broad Street & Beechwood–Alps Road is #2 of 2 places to stay in Athens, Georgia. The best hotels in West Broad Street & Beechwood–Alps Road, ranked · Where to stay in Athens, Georgia
Axel's take: 6.6/10
Friendly staff help, but this budget motel needs more consistent upkeep. a basic 2-star motel on Athens’ west side, scored for what it is.
This is a basic 2-star motel on West Broad Street, best treated as a practical overnight stop rather than a place to linger. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded Athens visit with a car. Expedia guests repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff, and many report clean rooms and comfortable beds. Free parking, Wi-Fi and a light breakfast cover the essentials; downtown and UGA are a drive away.
The catch is uneven upkeep. Recent Expedia and Priceline reviews describe worn surroundings and maintenance problems, while cleanliness feedback is mixed rather than consistently reassuring. Breakfast is modest, the outdoor pool is seasonal, and upper floors have no elevator. Booking.com and Expedia also list a refundable cash damage deposit. We'd skip it if dependable room condition, step-free access or a walkable downtown base matters most.
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Best for: budget-minded travelers with a car; short overnight stays
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Watch out for: worn facilities and uneven housekeeping; stairs-only upper floors; refundable cash damage deposit
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Location: West Broad Street location suits drivers more than travelers seeking a downtown walking base.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds earn praise, but worn furnishings and maintenance shortcomings recur.
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Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms; others flag housekeeping and odors, so consistency is the concern.
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Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the clearest recurring strength.
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Amenities: Free light breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool; no elevator.
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Fees and surprises: Booking.com and Expedia list a refundable cash damage deposit; early arrival and late departure can cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Priceline · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- Howard Johnson
- 2465 W Broad St, Athens
- Guest rating: 3.4/5 on Google from 802 reviews (location 3.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: 88 min by taxi · Ben Burton Park: 7 min by taxi · Bear Hollow Zoo: 10 min by taxi · Lyndon House Arts Center: 10 min by taxi · Memorial Park: 10 min by taxi · Dudley Park: 11 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $40
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Parking (free), Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Athens, Georgia
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Basement room
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Standard Single room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Quadruple Basement room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
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Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Standard Quadruple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Business room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Business Single room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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- Business Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Business Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Microwave
- Business Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- Business Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Single room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Executive room
Grand room
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