Best Hotels near Middle Georgia State University

The Hilton Garden Inn Macon/Mercer University is right off Interstate 75, about 3 miles southwest of downtown Macon, Georgia, and across Stadium Drive from the campus of Mercer University. The hotel's contemporary guest rooms are outfitted in bright green and white, and guests can choose between a single king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds, or upgrade to a suite with a separate sitting room and a sofa bed.  All accommodations feature minifridges, microwaves, coffee makers, workstations and 42-inch TVs with premium channels including HBO. Most guest room bathrooms have shower and tub combos, small granite single-sink vanities and Neutrogena bath amenities. Outside the rooms, guests will find a large outdoor pool, on-site coin laundry and small fitness and business centers. The property's restaurant, Garden Grille, offers a buffet breakfast, and hot, made-to-order items for breakfast and dinner (room service is available for dinner only). There's a small 24-hour convenience market as well as a lobby bar, which closes at 10 p.m.  A handful of dining options are also available across Mercer University Drive, but the hotel is not close to the city's primary dining and shopping hubs. Recent guests said that this property's staff members are friendly and personable. What's more, guests can accrue or redeem Hilton Honors points while staying at this property.

The all-suite TownePlace Suites Macon Mercer University opened in Fall 2016, but many recent guests say its cleanly atmosphere makes it still feel new. The hotel is close to downtown Macon, Georgia, and across Mercer University Drive from the campus of Mercer University, but there are few surrounding shopping and dining options nearby. Those traveling with animals will be pleased to find this property is pet-friendly. The hotel features 95 suites, all of which have dark carpets and a warm color palette, dining areas and workspaces, as well as full kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, minifridges, dishwashers, pots and utensils. Many previous guests said they were pleasantly surprised and quite comfortable in the rooms. Guest room bathrooms have large walk-in showers, many with glass doors. The hotel has a small, rectangular outdoor pool and a fitness center. A hot continental breakfast buffet is included in the room rate and the hotel offers an outdoor barbecue picnic area with a fire pit. Thanks to its Marriott ties, Marriott Rewards members can earn and redeem points during their stay.