NEWLY RENOVATED! The Courtyard by Marriott Athens GA hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Athens just blocks from UGA. Nearby you will find the Classic Center, Georgia Museum of Art, State Botanical Gardens, UGA Performing Arts Center, and the Tree That Owns Itself. Being one of the closest hotels in Athens Georgia to the University of Georgia campus, our location is ideal for UGA football fans and visitors to campus. This downtown Athens hotel is also surrounded by over 50 local eateries and a world famous music and nightlife