Cali N Tito's

Funky hotel with quirky rooms & an on-site live music venue, plus a spa & an outdoor pool Set in a converted foundry and a 19th-century farmhouse, this hip, quirky hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Downtown Athens Historic District and 9 minutes from the Georgia Theatre. Vibrant rooms in the main building mix contemporary furnishings with vintage accents, while farmhouse rooms have country-chic decor. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas. There's a funky coffee shop and a restaurant/bar offering Southern comfort food and live music. Other amenities include a spa, an outdoor saltwater pool and a 24/7 fitness center, plus free parking and an area shuttle.

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