Media & Mentions

I’ve Been Going To UGA Games For 25 Years — Here’s How To Do Game Day In Athens Right

In the Southern Living “Athens, GA Game Day Weekend Guide,” Rivet House is listed under the “Where to Stay” section, positioning it as one of the top lodging recommendations for visitors planning a game-day trip.

6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays

Rivet House was featured among “6 Urban Hotels That Carefully Transformed Abandoned Buildings Into Luxury Stays” by Forbes, recognizing its creative adaptive reuse and elevated design in transforming a once-abandoned structure into a high-end hospitality experience.

Dual Purpose

In the September 2025 issue of Hospitality Design, Rivet House is spotlighted in a feature on innovative hotel design, highlighting its unique architectural and design-forward transformation among leading boutique properties.

8 Amazing SEC Towns for an Unforgettable Weekend Getaway

From lively game days to charming downtowns, these SEC towns deliver unforgettable weekends full of local flavor and outdoor fun.

Readers Choice Awards 2025: Best Hotels in the South

Rivet House was ranked #11 on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 25 Hotels in the South” list, underscoring its standout appeal in the region.

Georgia's 6 Best Girlfriends' Weekend Getaways

Explore Georgia’s top destinations for shopping, spa retreats, wine tastings, beach escapes, and more—from the mountains to the coast.

23 New Boutique Hotels in the South

We’ve found 23 of the South’s newest boutique hotels—from coastal retreats to chic city stays—for your next adventure.

Preservation Awards 2025 Winners

Historic Athens Announces 56th Preservation Award Winners as part of the 2025 Historic Athens Spring Showcase and National Historic Preservation Month

The 21st Annual HD Awards Project Winners and Finalists

Hospitality Design presents the jury-selected finalists and winners of its 2025 project awards program

The Most Luxurious Hotel In Athens Georgia Is Rivet House

Athens, Georgia offers an intriguing mix of college co-eds and bohemian hipsters, cool culinary offerings and great live music—but one missing ingredient in this iconic university town has been luxury. Enter Rivet House—a refined, very cool, hotel offering that raises the bar for luxury in the Classic City.

What Now Atlanta | The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Expands Hotel Portfolio

The group known for upscale restaurants in metro Atlanta is set to manage several boutique hotels in Georgia.

Rivet House brings a new dining, upscale hotel experience to Classic City

Osteria Olio Is Opening This Week and More Food News

As the area off Chase Street/Newton Bridge Road continues to fill in, Rivet House, a boutique hotel, is opening in the Southern Mill complex on Oneta Street.

First Look: Rivet House, a New Boutique Hotel in Athens, Georgia, Blends History and Luxury

Rivet House opens its doors this weekend as both an homage to the area’s industrial heritage and a welcome retreat in a city that, despite drawing crowds of visitors year-round (and more than doubling its population on certain weekends during football season) has limited hotel choices.

Rivet House: Boutique Hotel in Historic Southern Mill

Once an old denim mill, the Rivet House combines rich history with modern elements to create a warm and welcoming stay in Athens, Georgia. Opening its doors in June 2024, this hotel pays homage to its industrial past with textured tapestries, earth tones, and reclaimed wooden beams scattered throughout the premises

RIVET HOUSE DEBUTS AS URBAN RETREAT IN ATHENS, GA

Boutique hotel, on-site Italian eatery Osteria Olio, and holistic spa welcome guests in the historic Southern Mill development of beloved Southern town

Boutique hotel Rivet House opens in Athens