EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement of the Lodgian, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No.
333-68464) of our report dated June 9, 2003 relating to the financial statements
of the Lodgian Inc. 401(k) Plan which appears in this annual report on Form
11-K.




                    /s/ GIFFORD, HILLEGASS & INGWERSEN, P.C.