Top 10 Hotels in Augusta

Making a getaway for the Masters at Augusta National? How about the biggest Southern football rivalry in the Athens/Augusta area? While Augusta has a wealth of top-notch hotels, these are the best of the best.

1. The Partridge Inn is a historic landmark in Augusta, having been established in 1892. Its secluded setting is peaceful, though within minutes of downtown.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, restaurant, fitness center, laundry, business center.
Rates: $100+ per night.

2. The Courtyard by Marriott Augusta is a traveler's dream: close to local historical attractions and within minutes of anywhere in Augusta.
Amenities: Restaurant, pool, Internet access, newspaper.
Rates: $129+ per night.

3. The Doubletree Hotel Augusta is the first pet-friendly hotel on our list, and is attractively located just two miles from the Augusta Mall.
Amenities: Restaurant, pool, fitness center, valet, laundry.
Rates: $149+ per night

4. The Wingate by Wyndham is one of Augusta's newest hotels, and caters specifically to the business traveler.
Amenities: Pool, Internet access, Jacuzzi, free newspaper.
Rates: $89+ per night

5. The Homewood Suites by Hilton is located off Interstate 20, and features Internet access for all guests, as well as a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator.
Amenities: Pool, laundry, valet, internet, fitness room.
Rates: $169+ per night.

6. The Holiday Inn Augusta-Gordon Highway is another pet-friendly Augusta hotel that is located just three miles from the main gate of Fort Gordon.
Amenities: Pool, free breakfast, newspaper, restaurant/bar, Internet, valet.
Rates: $110+ per night.

7. Country Inn & Suites Augusta, located just a few miles from the golf course, this fine hotel features an indoor pool.
Amenities: Pool, fitness center, newspaper, valet, Internet.
Rates:$99+ per night.

8. The Quality Inn Medical Center Area is near to local Augusta hospitals such as Medical College of Georgia, University Hospital and Augusta VA Medical Center.
Amenities: Pets allowed, Internet, business center, pool, laundry, valet.
Rates: $63.99+ per night.

9. The Days Inn Augusta / Deans Bridge Road is close to all Augusta attractions and has some of the best rates you'll find in Augusta.
Amenities: Internet.
Rates: $45+ per night.

10. The EconoLodge Fort Gordon offers 53 pet-friendly rooms at a wallet-friendly price.
Amenities: Business center, pets allowed, coffee maker.
Rates:$55+ per night.

By William Sidney