Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG — Athens, Georgia, United States

Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG is a no-frills, all-suite extended-stay hotel in west Athens in Athens, Georgia, United States.

Address: 156 Classic Rd, Athens. Property ID: 1119952.

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

Stay Axel total Expedia or Booking.com Difference Seen Links
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights $511 $618 on Expedia $107 less (17%) Nov 2 Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights $238 $268 on Expedia $30 less (11%) Nov 5 Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights $330 $332 on Booking.com $2 less (1%) Nov 5 Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $421 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-in Axel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06 $281 for 1 night · 2 nights $545 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07 $264 for 1 night · 2 nights $396 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08 $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09 $163 for 1 night · 2 nights $341.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10 $178.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $372.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11 $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $353 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12 $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $507 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13 $348 for 1 night · 2 nights $718 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14 $370 for 1 night · 2 nights $489 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15 $119 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16 $181 for 1 night · 2 nights $357 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17 $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $358.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18 $182.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $371.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19 $189 for 1 night · 2 nights $335 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20 $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21 $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22 $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $275 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23 $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24 $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25 $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26 $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $415 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27 $266 for 1 night · 2 nights $540 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28 $274 for 1 night · 2 nights $410 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29 $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $285 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30 $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $311 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-in Axel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01 $162 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02 $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $361 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03 $185 for 1 night · 2 nights $438 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04 $253 for 1 night · 2 nights $511 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05 $258 for 1 night · 2 nights $423 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 7.6/10

A practical kitchen-equipped base with friendly staff, but uneven room condition. a no-frills, all-suite extended-stay hotel in west Athens, scored for what it is.

Candlewood Suites Athens is a no-frills extended-stay hotel, better suited to settling in than a downtown weekend without a car. We'd consider it for work trips or longer visits: every suite has a full kitchen, and IHG confirms free guest laundry, Wi-Fi and a gym. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, comfortable beds and useful suite layouts; Booking.com's strong staff rating reinforces that service is a genuine strength.

The compromise is consistency. Many guests report clean, comfortable rooms, but 2025–2026 feedback also flags musty or pet-related odors, cleaning misses and interiors needing a refresh. These aren't universal complaints, but they're worth weighing. Housekeeping is limited, there's no pool or restaurant, and IHG now lists paid parking despite some third-party listings saying otherwise. We'd skip it for polished rooms or walkable access to downtown and UGA.

Axel's opinion of Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Candlewood Suites Athens by IHG

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)

Economy room

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Triple room (sofa)

Standard Quadruple room (sofa)

Standard Family room (sofa)

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

1 Bedroom Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

Triple Suite (sofa)

Quadruple Suite (sofa)

Family Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

Studio

Single Studio

Family Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Double Family Studio (full double bed)

Triple Studio

Quadruple Studio

Quadruple Family Studio

Standard Studio

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

Cottage

Single Cottage

Triple Cottage

Quadruple Cottage

Family Cottage

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