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Hotel Abacus

  • 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601
  • 706-549-7020 | Toll Free: 1-866-9-ATHENS
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Step inside Hotel Abacus and find yourself immersed in local history and university legends and traditions. Creative interiors and Bulldog nostalgia come together for a stay that's undeniably Athens, all in downtown Athens just a few blocks from The Classic Center and UGA.


Discover the perfect home base for exploring this vibrant college town. Hotel Abacus combines rustic sophistication with modern amenities, two on-site restaurants, and trademark Southern hospitality.


Six versatile venues, accommodating up to 225 guests, offer both indoor and outdoor spaces for unforgettable weddings, corporate meetings, and everything in between.

Events

Jan 24

The Violin Summit Project

Aubrey Entertainment

January 24, 2026

Feb 27

The Ain't Sisters @ The Foundry at Hotel Abacus

Aubrey Entertainment

February 27, 2026

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General Accommodations
  • #Rooms, Double Queen: 59
  • # Rooms, Single King: 55
  • # Rooms, Suites: 8
  • # Rooms, Total: 122
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  • Max. Room Block: 50
  • Miles from Classic Center: 0.2
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  • Bus Parking Capacity (Max Number of Busses): 6
  • Bus Parking Instructions: 3 at front and 3 in back parking lot
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  • Dining Style: Casual
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Meeting Facilities

Facility Info
Meeting Rooms
  • Floorplan File Floorplan File
  • Total Sq. Ft. 4446
  • Reception Capacity 500
  • Theatre Capacity 500
  • Banquet Capacity 412
  • Number of Rooms 4
  • Large floor Plan PDF Large floor Plan PDF
  • Classroom Capacity 250
  • Sleeping Rooms 122
Foundry Ballroom
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2660
  • Theater Capacity: 250
  • Classroom Capacity: 150
  • Banquet Capacity: 180
  • Reception Capacity: 200
Ballroom & Galleria I
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 4446
  • Theater Capacity: 325
  • Classroom Capacity: 160
  • Banquet Capacity: 230
  • Reception Capacity: 250
Ballroom, Galleria I + Galleria II
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 6156
  • Theater Capacity: 500
  • Classroom Capacity: 250
  • Banquet Capacity: 412
  • Reception Capacity: 500
Galleria I (downstairs)
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1520
  • Theater Capacity: 80
  • Classroom Capacity: 32
  • Banquet Capacity: 70
  • Reception Capacity: 80
Galleria II (upstairs)
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1710
  • Theater Capacity: 225
  • Classroom Capacity: 90
  • Banquet Capacity: 90
  • Reception Capacity: 125
Galleria I + Galleria II
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 3230
  • Theater Capacity: 250
  • Classroom Capacity: 122
  • Banquet Capacity: 172
  • Reception Capacity: 200
Foundry Bar & Grill
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 600
  • Banquet Capacity: 35
  • Reception Capacity: 50
The Foundry
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2571
  • Theater Capacity: 175
  • Banquet Capacity: 190
  • Reception Capacity: 275
The Foundry + Terrace
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2200
  • Reception Capacity: 375
The Pavillion
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1702
  • Theater Capacity: 140
  • Banquet Capacity: 90
  • Reception Capacity: 125

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