Hotel Safety Initiative

We’ve really missed you. Since temporarily closing in March, our team has remained committed to welcoming you back to the Georgia Center as quickly and safely as possible. We are pleased to share the news that we are ready to reopen. Keep reading to learn more about what we’re doing to keep you safe and healthy during your visit.

Please note that cloth face coverings or masks are now required of all guests and employees inside of the public areas of buildings on campus, where proper social distancing may be difficult to achieve. Please also pay attention to the floor markers indicating where to stand while you’re in line to help maintain proper distancing.

Our Commitment To You

Throughout the UGA’s response to COVID 19, we have remained focused on the health and safety of our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Our commitment to this continues as we prepare to reopen our campus and facilities.

The Georgia Center is taking the following steps to create a safe environment to best serve our guests:

Cleaning more often throughout the building between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces hourly;
Providing hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations throughout the building;
Requiring our employees to confirm that they are not experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 before they report to work;
Following public health guidelines from the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the University System of Georgia;
Providing thorough training for supervisors and employees, including best practices for safer interactions between guests and team members;
Limiting capacity in our elevators for unrelated guests; and
Using signage and other communications to encourage all members of our community and visitors to help prevent the spread of disease by wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and practicing good hygiene.

For more than 60 years, the Georgia Center has served as a gateway to the University of Georgia and fulfilled our mission to transform generations by providing meaningful educational opportunities and exceptional experiences to our guests. These traditions will continue. We look forward to seeing you soon and greeting you with a heartfelt “Welcome home!”

The Hotel is Now Open

We are here to accommodate your needs, whether you’re turning your big summer vacation into a local road trip, planning to move your student back to campus, or looking forward to fall football game days again.

The Georgia Center’s return to full service will take place in a gradual, phased manner leading up to the start of Fall semester, with the top priority being the safety of our guests and our team members. Our dedicated professionals will continue to provide you with outstanding customer service and exceptional experiences.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

More space between guests—we have temporarily reduced the number of available hotel rooms and these rooms are spread out throughout the hotel;
Flexible housekeeping services—you will have the option to request daily housekeeping service (performed only when your room is not occupied) or no-contact delivery of fresh towels/bed linens and toiletry needs;
Attentive staff—our Front Desk staff (call 706-548-1311) will be glad to assist you with any needs you may have.

Nestled inside 760 beautiful acres of UGA’s main campus, there is plenty of open space in and around our building for you to spread out and enjoy quality family or alone time. The bonus: all the amenities Athens has to offer are still close at hand.

Restaurants, Services, & Amenities

The Bulldog Bistro is now open for limited hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays only, and limited services: we are serving fresh coffee and pastries, as well as grab n’ go items for breakfast and lunch.

Our top priority remains the health, safety and well-being of all members of our campus community. Please note that cloth face coverings or masks are now required of all guests and employees inside of the public areas of buildings on campus, where proper social distancing may be difficult to achieve. Please also pay attention to the floor markers indicating where to stand while you’re in line to help maintain proper distancing.

We have spread out our tables for outdoor dining and there is limited, distanced seating available inside the Georgia Center, too. We look forward to serving you soon!

Please note that our Concierge and restaurants are temporarily closed, and we are unable to offer shuttle services or room service at this time. We expect to reopen these amenities later this summer. Please visit our hotel amenities page for current availability.

Our Hotel Market will be open, with snacks and necessities available.

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