Southwest Georgia Regional Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
The Southwest Georgia Regional has no hotels just steps from the terminal: Albany is a small city, with no trains or public shuttles, and every area is still just a few minutes away by car or taxi. Those looking for the closest option choose Dawson Road, to the south; those traveling for work or shopping find more choice near Albany Mall, to the northeast; those who prefer getting around on foot among restaurants and venues head for Downtown, on the Flint River, the area farthest from the airport but also the liveliest in the evening.
Airport Area (Dawson Road)
Airport area · about 7 km from the terminal (10 minutes by car); the hotel offers its own round-the-clock free shuttle
Best for: those who want the shortest distance from the terminal and a free shuttle already included
Pros
- round-the-clock free airport shuttle
- the shortest distance among the options available in Albany
Cons
- a residential area, with little else nearby in the evening
- no public transport: outside the shuttle you need a car
Recommended hotels in this area
- Merry Acres Inn: a historic inn dating from 1934, with a round-the-clock free airport shuttle, the closest to the terminal
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Albany Mall Area
Neighbourhood · about 10 km from the terminal (12-15 minutes by car or taxi, there's no public transport)
Best for: those traveling for work or who want stores and restaurants within easy reach without staying downtown
Pros
- a few minutes' walk from the Albany Mall shopping center
- more choice of hotel chains than the rest of the city
Cons
- a commercial area along the highway, not very walkable in the evening
- farther from the historic riverside center
Recommended hotels in this area
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany: a mile from Albany Mall, with breakfast included and an outdoor pool, a good base for business stays
- Hampton Inn & Suites Albany at Albany Mall: a five-minute walk from the shopping center, with hot breakfast included in the price
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Downtown
City centre · about 18 km from the terminal (18-20 minutes by car or taxi, the area farthest from the airport)
Best for: those who want to stay within walking distance of restaurants, the Flint riverfront and the city's museums
Pros
- on the Flint River, within walking distance of Ray Charles Plaza and the city museums
- more life in the evening among restaurants and venues
Cons
- the greatest distance from the terminal among the city's areas
- more limited parking than in the commercial areas
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hilton Garden Inn Albany: the only chain hotel right downtown, facing Ray Charles Plaza on the Flint River
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