The Spa at Graduate Athens

The Spa at Graduate Athens is a full service spa inside Hotel Abacus (formerly Graduate Athens) at 295 East Dougherty Street in downtown Athens, GA. The spa offers a wide variety of treatments including massage therapy in multiple modalities such as Swedish, Hot Stone, Therapeutic, and Sports massage, body exfoliations and wraps, facials, and nail care services. The hotel setting provides additional amenities that stand alone spas cannot match, including a seasonal saltwater pool, a 24 hour fitness center, and the lobby coffee bar at Iron Works Coffee. The Foundry Bar and Mill restaurant serves innovative Southern fare with live music, creating the possibility of combining a spa visit with dinner or drinks without leaving the building. The downtown location means guests can walk to Clayton Street restaurants and bars afterward. With 18 reviews at 4.3 stars, clients praise the quality of the massage therapists and the convenient downtown Athens, GA setting. The spa is open to both hotel guests and Athens residents, making it a viable option for locals looking for a downtown spa experience. For visitors staying at the hotel, the spa adds a welcome layer of relaxation to a game day weekend or Athens getaway. The combination of professional spa services inside a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown creates an experience that is about more than just the treatment itself.