The Candlewood Suites Athens, the city's newest premier extended stay hotel, is conveniently located on the west side of the city along US-78, within minutes of UGA, the University of Georgia, Sanford Stadium, the Classic Center, the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center and Georgia Square Mall. Located only a short distance from the hotel are St. Mary's Hospital, Athens Regional Hospital, Golden Pantry, Merial, CertainTeed and Eaton Corporation. Candlewood Suites Athens is within a short distance of many local restaurants, recreational facilities, golf courses, and entertainment venues. Candlewood Suites Athens provides its guests the use of an upscale free fitness center, and a comfortable place to do laundry in the free guest laundry room. For those guests that prefer to dine in, a fully stocked Candlewood Cupboard provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as sodas, snacks, and ice cream.Guests can cook meals in their fully equipped kitchens, relax in the overstuffed recliners, and watch their favorite programs, movies, or sporting events on a 32-inch flat panel TV. Guests can even check out movies from the free movie library. Business travelers can work more efficiently utilizing the executive desk, with two separate phone lines, and free high-speed Internet.