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.