{"id":14,"date":"2025-04-17T13:39:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T17:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/psbs\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-05-05T14:20:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:20:02","slug":"accommodations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/psbs\/accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to Athens, GA! We are delighted to host the 2025 Plant Synthetic Biology Symposium from August 26-28, 2025. Below you will find information on our room block at SpringHill Suites and other hotel options, as well as recommendations for restaurants and attractions within walking distance of downtown Athens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-98\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/psbs\/files\/2025\/04\/220678772.jpg\" style=\"object-position:44% 53%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"44% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/psbs\/files\/2025\/04\/220678772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/psbs\/files\/2025\/04\/220678772-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.caes.uga.edu\/psbs\/files\/2025\/04\/220678772-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room Block at SpringHill Suites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have secured a room block at&nbsp;<strong>SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown\/University Area<\/strong>&nbsp;for symposium attendees. This hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the symposium venue and downtown Athens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel Details:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rate:<\/strong> 169.00 USD per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 220 S Hull St, Athens, GA 30605<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 850-2072<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Complimentary hot breakfast, fitness center, free WiFi, outdoor patio with fire pit, refrigerator and microwave in all rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Room Block will close June 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1746110281437&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink\">Reserve with the PSBS Room Block<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Hotel Options in Downtown Athens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to stay at another hotel, here are some excellent options in downtown Athens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hyatt Place Athens \/ Downtown<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 412 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 425-1800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/ahnza-hyatt-place-athens-downtown?src=corp_lclb_bing_seo_ahnza&amp;%3Futm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=lmr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyatt Place Athens \/ Downtown Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 390 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 286-1270<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/atlay-courtyard-athens-downtown\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants Within Walking Distance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Athens boasts a vibrant culinary scene with many restaurants within walking distance of downtown. Here are a few recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ted&#8217;s Most Best<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cuisine<\/strong>: Italian Pizzeria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 254 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 543-1523<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DePalma&#8217;s Italian Cafe<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cuisine<\/strong>: Italian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 401 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 354-6966<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depalmasitaliancafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DePalma&#8217;s Italian Cafe Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The National<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cuisine<\/strong>: Mediterranean-inspired<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 232 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 549-3450<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Place<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cuisine<\/strong>: Southern Comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 229 Broad St, Athens, GA 30601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (706) 850-2988<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplaceathens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Place Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions in Downtown Athens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re in Athens, take some time to explore the local attractions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Georgia Museum of Art<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A must-see for art aficionados, featuring a wide range of exhibits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State Botanical Garden of Georgia<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy beautiful gardens and walking trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Athens Music Scene<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check out live music at venues like the Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Downtown Shopping<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore unique boutiques and local shops in the restored Victorian-era downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on things to do in Athens, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitathensga.com\/plan\/visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Athens Visitors Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Athens, GA! 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