[War Admiral]

What's everyone's preference for hotels near GIHP nowadays? I've heard (and read some reviews) that the Hawthorn has gone way WAY downhill. I've never actually had to stay at a hotel when I showed there - I always just drove in from Athens when I lived there! Those were the days, sigh... Thanks for any recommendations!

[Summit Springs Farm]

The Hampton Inn is my favorite!

[TwoDreamRides]

Hampton Inn is top choice if you're not on a budget, and not staying with a dog.
La Quinta is better for the budget and for bringing a dog.
I did the Jameson last time. Wasn't terrible, bed had lost it's spring, and as a single 24 year old staying there, I was kinda glad I have a huge dog =]

[Sparky]

I stayed at the Hawthorne last year and booked it again for 10 days for this summer. It was great--we had a huge one bedroom suite with a balcony, the dog was welcome and we had front row seats for the fourth of July fireworks. Pool was great, staff friendly--the only disappointment was the food. Restaurant only open limited hours and not so great menu. But we like to eat out and had a nice kitchen too so it was ok.

[RumoursFollow]

I always stayed at the La Quinta.. stayed there at every show from 1996ish to 2005 when I moved away. It is far away from fancy but perfectly nice.

[War Admiral]

Thanks everyone!

[mroades]

yep la quinta...and say hi to kecemit for me!

[OveroHunter]

We sometimes have people stay with us, but we're 30 min away - www.southcross.com.

ETA: We have a B&B package, so you don't have to pay the same price as people staying for the horseback riding and meals

[gasrgoose]

There is a new (@ 2 years old) Holiday Inn Express that is very nice. It's at the same exit (82) as the hampton Inn.

[OveroHunter]

The area is getting so dangerous so be careful where you stay. I work on exit 84 about 5 min from GIHP and we had 2 shootings that I know of not far from here in the last week!