The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Hotel is located in a vibrant business community including O., Plum Creek Timber, St. Mary's Wellness Center, and Zaxby's Corporate Headquarters. Minutes from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia, the hotel exudes its own brand of southern hospitality. Located nearby is Ben Epps regional airport, Historic Watkinsville, Sanford Stadium, Butts Mehre Heritage Hall of Sports, and the State Botanical Gardens. All Springhill Suites by Marriott in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.