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Best Western River City Hotel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Business center
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$110
$94 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4

Explore the area

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1305 Front Avenue SW, Decatur, AL, 35603
  • Place, River Oaks Clinic
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, US Space and Rocket Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Von Braun Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed;Oversized Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 King Accessible Mobility Accessible Communication Accessible Walk in Shower-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Desk, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

King Bed Suite with Full Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Oversized Room, Whirlpool, Microwave and Refrigerator, Sofabed, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Desk

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 3

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 5

Suite-1 King 1 Queen, Non-Smoking, Oversized Room, Sofabed For One Person, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 5

1 King 1 Queen And Sofabed Suite Wifi Microwave Refrigerator Non Smoking ( For One Person )

  • Sleeps 5

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed;Oversized Room)

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Decatur

A stay at Best Western River City Hotel places you in the heart of Decatur, a 3-minute drive from River Oaks Clinic and 5 minutes from Wheeler Lake. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Wilson Morgan Park.

What's nearby

  • River Oaks Clinic - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 30 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • The Orion Amphitheater - 30 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • University of Alabama-Huntsville - 33 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Von Braun Center - 34 min drive - 33.1 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabor Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western River City Hotel

Hotel in Decatur with a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast
Best Western River City Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Decatur hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 36-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay); free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats 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
Pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Best Western River City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 520 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

JACKIE

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciate being able to bring our dog and being charged a reasonable pet fee. Room was very clean and bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was exceptionally clean. Staff was great! Breakfast was small but perfect for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Night clerk Friday not very friendly. Day clerk Saturday at checkout amazingly friendly. No soap in hand dispenser in bathroom. Bathroom sink faucet loose and not attached to the counter. Vending machine broken and not many snacks at front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My son and I stayed here for RTS 2025. There was construction being done but it was still a really good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was very clean, the walk in showers was awesome big and very clean. We definitely will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Inezza, Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness
Good rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tery

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

Great experience

Everything with check in and the room were awesome. In the morning however, no one could be found to check out. Overall, it was an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in a newly remodeled room and it was very nicely done. Front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Reccommended

Nice bed, friendly staff, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Logans near by tons of stuff less than 10 mins away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean facilities, very welcoming staff, free breakfast included, and a beautiful private pool to cool off in in the heat of summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel was still working on finishing construction the room was clean. The pet policy was abservered and i felt c comfortable saying over night with my large dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
No bottled water available. Not even in vending machine to purchase. Only tap water that had a strong chlorine taste. This was not safe for me to consume.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwar

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not easy to entrance to access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere z5
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025