Best Western Colonial Inn

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 14 Aug 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

This place was a breath of fresh air compared to some of the other hotels we stayed in during our recent trip. The beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. We were surprised to see a flat screen TV and a fridge in the room for the price we paid. Also, the wireless internet was easy and very fast....and it was free (unlike 2 hotels where we stopped). When we pass through Athens GA again we will be sure to stay at the Best Western Athens.

Positives: Great internet service, comfortable beds, fair price

Negatives: parking lot was full and had to walk a short distance to our room

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 26 Jun 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

The bed was comfortable. The room was set at 65 when I arrived and unit was running. The temp was definitely not 65, but very hot. I called the front desk. Two young men came to check and thought they fixed it. It continued to stay at 65 but was not cooling off. Very miserable night! Other guests were hanging outside their room next door smoking and chatting at midnight. Several times people tried to open my door assuming they were in the right room.

Positives: The bed was comfortable.

Negatives: The room was hot, air conditioning was not working properly.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 23 Jan 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

My overall stay was alright but not spectacular. I had to switch rooms because the a/c unit in my first room was leaking and blowing out cold air instead of hot air (when I tried to turn the heat on). The staff was very friendly and moved me to another room. The a/c unit in that room was a little better but the room did not get as warm as I would have liked, especially since it is winter and the temperature was in the 30s and 40s.

Positives: The continental breakfast was good and the staff was really friendly.

Negatives: The a/c units in the rooms are outdated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 11 Mar 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Staff was very nice<BR/>and friendly. Rooms have seen their share of parties. Very wonderful about our very large dog. Good for the price.

Positives: Clean enough, lovely polite employees, great location.

Negatives: Athens, GA, party town. Not enough to complain about.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 14 Oct 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

About the best deal you can find in Athens. Clean rooms &amp; comfortable beds. Good basic continental breakfast.

Positives: Price.

Negatives: Parking lot can be noisy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 02 Sep 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Although the hotel room was very conveniently located to my final destination, the room was very unattractive. The room reeked of smoke and the air was very musty smelling. We found a cockroach in the shower and the fridge smelled of rotten eggs. Besides these unappealing features, the beds were comfortable.

Positives: It was close to my destination.

Negatives: The hotel room was very musty, smoky and reeked of bad smells.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Aug 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice overall. No real complaints.

Positives: The lobby staff was very kind.

Negatives: Lots of kids staying there at the time, very loud as a result.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 08 Jul 2008 rated 1 out of 10.

I would expect this hotel in a high crime area. First time I had to talk to front desk staff through a plastic screen and the room had a very bad smell. The bed was also very uncomfortable.

Positives: Nothing.

Negatives: Front desk had security screen and unfriendly staff.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 30 Jun 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

My stay was pleasant enough for an inexpensive hotel. But coins on the desk disappeared while I was out for the day and one night at midnight a man knocked on the room door asking for money, ostensibly to help pay a lock smith to get his keys out of a locked truck.

Positives: Front desk clerks were friendly and efficient.

Negatives: Parking spaces are very tight.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 11 May 2008 rated 3 out of 10.

This hotel was noisy, smelly and no feeling of security.

Positives: close to restaurant next door.

Negatives: felt like a cheap motel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 23 Apr 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

If you want to be near downtown Athens, this hotel is very handy. Also, The Varsity is across the street, so you know you'll have a place to eat! It's a little difficult to find the entrance and parking is a little tight, but once there, you'll find the hotel staff friendly and knowledgeable about Athens. The rooms are old but clean; our only complaint was an air conditioner that never really stayed on. Luckily, it was early spring and not too hot yet.

Positives: Very knowledgeable staff, easy to communicate with.

Negatives: Air conditioner in room sounded sickly and would not stay on.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 15 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Hotel is in an excellent location to Downtown with easy access to/from main roads. Nice area and ample parking. Good selection for breakfast although room was small. Hotel room was adequate, clean, and serviced well. Staff friendly.

Positives: Easy access to/from main roads; good continental breakfast; good location.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 29 Mar 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel reminded me of "motels" I stayed in as a kid in the 70's. They tried to update it with new carpet and decor, but the way the hotel is set up with the door to your room right next to the parking lot makes it very noisy. You have to go to a separate building for the breakfast and it was very cold outside.

Positives: Breakfast was nice enough and room was clean.

Negatives: The new carpet had a very wired smell.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 03 Mar 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Average hotel for the price. I believe this hotel is closer to a one star than a 2 star.

Positives: Location was good.

Negatives: Average hotel that should be rated 1 star.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Feb 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

It was nice, convenient and comfortable. I have no complaints.

Positives: It was very convenient and comfortable and clean.

Negatives: The room was a little small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 21 Feb 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

This hotel was very clean and the staff were friendly. The breakfast dining area was very small and taken up by the hotel cleaning staff with very few seats for actual guests. The only other bad point was the way the housekeepers had to throw their dirty laundry and trash from the second floor down to the first floor which is more of a problem with the hotel design and build than of the staff. I would recommend this hotel and will stay there again if I am in the area.

Positives: The room was clean and the staff were friendly.

Negatives: The breakfast room was too small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Feb 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

The hotel was clean and a good value for the money.

Positives: We were very impressed with the selection offered in the free continental breakfast.

Negatives: Too much room fragrance / smell.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 23 Oct 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

Perfectly friendly staff, clean rooms though somewhat malodorous, mediocre breakfast, but a good price. If you only need a place to sleep it is fine.

Positives: Convenient location and price.

Negatives: The room was malodorous and it felt a tad unsafe after dark.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 09 Oct 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. I live near the hotel and it didn't appeal to me from the street. The rooms were big and clean. The in room refrigerator and microwave were great.

Positives: The room was big and clean.

Negatives: Milk at breakfast was spoiled; don't like exterior entrance for rooms.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 08 Oct 2007 rated 3 out of 10.

This hotel would be an excellent 1star hotel.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Star rating should be 1star level to prepare guests.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 21 Aug 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Before arriving, I was concerned that it might be a shabby place however, I was pleasantly surprised! The location was perfect for me, close to everything downtown and University of Georgia.

Positives: The room was clean with no musty odor!

Negatives: The ice machine was across the street too far. Head housekeeper rude.