I've stayed at the Abacus (and previously the Graduate) a few times, and this time was really disappointing. The room I got was very must and had a distinct odor. On my first morning the maid service just opened the door and tried tro come in without even knocking while I was sleeping. On my last morning the maid service again just opened the door at 9am. I told them I was sleeping and would be out by 11 (checkout time). At 10am, AGAIN the door opened with the maid eager to clean the room. All three times the door was opened without knocking.

The staff was very nice, but no one came to clean the room or offer any type of additional service really. The room was very outdated and we had issues with our door staying shut. We came back from dinner and our door was wide-opened & the rest of the night it wasn't staying shut.

It’s alright. Glad to find it on a game weekend, but basically $1000 plus per night for a lipstick renovated motel. Pluses were safe and only two block walk from the downtown restaurant and bar scene. It’s fine, I’d do it again if only option to be close to everything, but point is that it’s not four star, it’s a solid three

It’s alright. Glad to find it on a game weekend, but basically $1000 plus per night for a lipstick renovated motel. Pluses were safe and only two block walk from the downtown restaurant and bar scene. It’s fine, I’d do it again if only option to be close to everything, but point is that it’s not four star, it’s a solid three

I booked this room so I could stay in town before the athhalf, and it was everything I hoped for- very close, extremely comfy bed, allowed me to check out at noon. I did book through a third-party site, and that may be why this happened, but I wasn't aware that there was a $12 parking fee. Other than that extremely minor thing, it was perfect. I'd asked for a room on the top floor and away from the road, and they gave me exactly what I'd asked. I'd definitely stay again and recommend it to travelers

I booked this room so I could stay in town before the athhalf, and it was everything I hoped for- very close, extremely comfy bed, allowed me to check out at noon. I did book through a third-party site, and that may be why this happened, but I wasn't aware that there was a $12 parking fee. Other than that extremely minor thing, it was perfect. I'd asked for a room on the top floor and away from the road, and they gave me exactly what I'd asked. I'd definitely stay again and recommend it to travelers

Great affordable boutique hotel. The staff was all very friendly and the breakfast/coffee shop was amazing.

Great affordable boutique hotel. The staff was all very friendly and the breakfast/coffee shop was amazing.

Check in was horrible. Sent us to a room that was not clean with unmade beds. Check in staff was confused and clueless. Blamed computer for issues. On site cafe service was terrible. Had to wait over an hour for a simple breakfast. AC unit had issues.

Check in was horrible. Sent us to a room that was not clean with unmade beds. Check in staff was confused and clueless. Blamed computer for issues. On site cafe service was terrible. Had to wait over an hour for a simple breakfast. AC unit had issues.

Bathroom and room floor had visible grime in it. We spilled some water and the towel we used to wipe it up came up filthy brown. Comfy beds, but AC very humid this time. Only beer and Diet Coke in lobby cooler this morning at 7 am. We love staying here, just had an off visit this time.

Bathroom and room floor had visible grime in it. We spilled some water and the towel we used to wipe it up came up filthy brown. Comfy beds, but AC very humid this time. Only beer and Diet Coke in lobby cooler this morning at 7 am. We love staying here, just had an off visit this time.

I stayed here when it was the graduate and never had a issue. Three months ago it was taken over by new owners, the lobby is now stocked with free copies of the Epoch Times newspaper something that was not on offer when the property was under prior ownership. The hotel is clearly under conservative ownership now, so you can kiss my future money goodbye

I stayed here when it was the graduate and never had a issue. Three months ago it was taken over by new owners, the lobby is now stocked with free copies of the Epoch Times newspaper something that was not on offer when the property was under prior ownership. The hotel is clearly under conservative ownership now, so you can kiss my future money goodbye

Not a bad location but the room was an exterior room and the A/C was real noisy.

Not a bad location but the room was an exterior room and the A/C was real noisy.

I didn’t realize this was a motel (exterior doors). The room was filthy! A disgusting film on the floor, and visibly had what looked like mouse droppings on the vanity and bathroom sink. The shower was dingy, with dirty grout. It makes you question every single surface! The fact that they market themselves as “upscale” is revolting!

I didn’t realize this was a motel (exterior doors). The room was filthy! A disgusting film on the floor, and visibly had what looked like mouse droppings on the vanity and bathroom sink. The shower was dingy, with dirty grout. It makes you question every single surface! The fact that they market themselves as “upscale” is revolting!

The room was nice but, after the 3rd night we walked across the floor and it was filthy! No maid service unless you request it which we weren't told about at check in! We contacted the front desk and told them about the problems and they were friendly and understanding about the problems! They did send clean towels. We checked out a day early because my husband was so upset with the whole situation! Will not stay there again! Not worth the money!

The room was nice but, after the 3rd night we walked across the floor and it was filthy! No maid service unless you request it which we weren't told about at check in! We contacted the front desk and told them about the problems and they were friendly and understanding about the problems! They did send clean towels. We checked out a day early because my husband was so upset with the whole situation! Will not stay there again! Not worth the money!

Super cute hotel! Comfy rooms….clean and safe property in a prime location.

Super cute hotel! Comfy rooms….clean and safe property in a prime location.

Close to downtown

As soon as I got there the person at the front desk was rude. Then I realized it was a converted motel. Overall it was like the saying “lipstick on a pig” like they tried to paint over a gross old motel. Wallpaper peeling, the bathroom was disgusting and the shower looked like it was left over from 1982 and the grout was all brown and I didn’t want to get in barefoot. I immediately wanted to book elsewhere but knew I wouldn’t get my deposit back. Some outlets didn’t work, the finishes were just flimsy and cheap. Doors to the cupboard where the mini fridge was wouldn’t close and the mini fridge wasn’t cold and came all the way out every time you tried to open the door. Overall I was frustrated that it had the quality of a cheap motel but at the price point of a nice hotel.

As soon as I got there the person at the front desk was rude. Then I realized it was a converted motel. Overall it was like the saying “lipstick on a pig” like they tried to paint over a gross old motel. Wallpaper peeling, the bathroom was disgusting and the shower looked like it was left over from 1982 and the grout was all brown and I didn’t want to get in barefoot. I immediately wanted to book elsewhere but knew I wouldn’t get my deposit back. Some outlets didn’t work, the finishes were just flimsy and cheap. Doors to the cupboard where the mini fridge was wouldn’t close and the mini fridge wasn’t cold and came all the way out every time you tried to open the door. Overall I was frustrated that it had the quality of a cheap motel but at the price point of a nice hotel.

Not what the pics online portrayed

I love this property and the staff!! It does need some updates to the bathrooms as they are showing some wear but you can't beat being able to walk to downtown Athens and campus.

Hotel Abacus is a lovely hotel that stands out from the faceless chains of comparable quality. The rooms and entire property are delightfully decorated, giving the hotel a sense of place and personality. The cafe was convenient and the offerings were very fairly priced and generously proportioned. This is our new go-to when staying in Athens.

Would’ve liked to know that the hotel is more like a motel. All rooms are separate from the lobby. Still very convenient to University of Georgia and downtown area.

Extremely positive stay very friendly staff very nice room comfortable large enough for a weekend stay clean no negative comments easy parking great decor

Extremely positive stay very friendly staff very nice room comfortable large enough for a weekend stay clean no negative comments easy parking great decor

Great place, friendly people. Food OK, limited choices. Room clean and nice. Close to all we wanted to do. Will stay again