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Stay Express Inn Athens

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Free self parking
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $81
$70 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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716 E. Tyler St, Athens, TX, 75751
  • Place, Athens Scuba Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Athens City Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity Valley Community College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Athens

When you stay at Stay Express Inn Athens in Athens, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Athens Scuba Park and Cinemark Athens Cinema 4. .This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Cedar Creek Reservoir and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Henderson County Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Athens Scuba Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Henderson County Historical Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Athens City Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • Whataburger
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Stay Express Inn Athens

Stay Express Inn Athens offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Sisters Small Town Mix - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sisters Small Town Mix

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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Stay Express Inn Athens Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 293 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, room was clean, bed was comfortable and the microwave and refrigerator and hair dryer were nice. Overall enjoyed the stay. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beds need to be updated. It’s the number one thing you need in a hotel and the bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Keshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are always great here some of the bathrooms are tiny spaces tho but over all a great hotel for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room heat went out but staff quickly moved me to another room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was clean place and great value for a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Elias

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is not what seems like on pictures beds are dirty cucarachas in the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love staying here when I come to Athens! It’s quiet, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was typical over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how there wasn't any trash around the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good. Cleanest low budget room I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing and relaxing

My experience was great they made sure I had everything I needed they didn't disturb me while I was resting overall It was great I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Brandi

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely a drug hotel. We smelt drugs most of the night and there were many unsavory ppl there. Was concerned about my safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. You can’t beat the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was the size of a small closet. Towels were very small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jenne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room we were in had roaches we had to be switched to another room it was fairly clean but I didn't stay the second night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
The bed was comfortable, the room was nice.. I did however see a roach… just one … but letting you know so pest control can get rid of any there… food places were nearby and that was nice.. I had just went through day surgery and wouldn’t have wanted to go across town for food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was decent place to stay. Nice pool area, very quite at night. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Staff & service
Affordable pricing, pillows were really flat and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025