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Best Western Athens Inn

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $99
$86 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5

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1329 US Highway 72 E, Athens, AL, 35612
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Athens

Located in Athens, Best Western Athens Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Athens Shopping Center and Crutcher Shopping Center. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Big Spring Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from U.G. White Mercantile.

What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Crutcher Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Athens Inn

Best Western Athens Inn offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 34 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 30.00 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 34 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Athens Best Western
Best Western Athens
Best Western Athens Inn
Best Western Athens Hotel Athens
Best Western Athens Inn Hotel
Best Western Athens Inn Athens
Best Western Athens Inn Hotel Athens

Best Western Athens Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast slept really good comfortable and reasonably priced would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice breakfast, very affordable, and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Menu ok Staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine for the night while passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff really close to the interstate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop off I-65 to get a good night rest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were extremely welcoming to us and our dog. We had a comfortable relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was spotless!!!!! Check in was super easy. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was overnight. The bathroom tub caulk had some mildew on it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and not the best place to stay comparing other properties neat by. If we did not have advance reservations would have. moved to another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly for $30 .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop with our dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
Decent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Nice and save place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been updated recently inside and out. Is so convenient to restaurants, gas, car wash. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for providing a clean and quiet room for a one night stay in Athens. I stopped on my way to Cincinnati, Ohio to see a friend and do some business on campus at Athens State University. I will use your convenient property again next time I am in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025