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Econo Lodge Athens I-65

2.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchenette with a Maytag commercial washer, a compact refrigerator, and an ice dispenser.
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $64
$54 nightly
$64 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

Explore the area

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1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a wooden floor.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Athens

When you stay at Econo Lodge Athens I-65 in Athens, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Athens Shopping Center and Crutcher Shopping Center. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Big Spring Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from U.G. White Mercantile.
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What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Crutcher Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Econo Lodge Athens I-65

Econo Lodge Athens I-65 offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel 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 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 12 restaurants and 4 coffee shops/cafes. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Econo Lodge Athens I-65 has 12 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 12 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 coffee shops/cafes

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 1 to August 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 01

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Athens Hotel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel Athens

Econo Lodge Athens I-65 Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 334 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great didnt stay for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. Rooms were old and not very clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was only toast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was ok unfortunately the room was filthy and terrible but the staff was very friendly and accommodating overall it was ok but i wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel could use some updates. The fan in pur bsthroom was hanging from the ceiling by a wire. The girl at the front desk was so friendly making our check in and check out so easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated and unmaintained room. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
staff was good at their jobs. Room needs to be deep cleaned from top to bottom. for the price I paid it was less the expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

An excellent stay

Room was excellent, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Very convenient location close to everything I need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff , but you’re pretty much get what you pay for though . Not the cleanest or up to date but a good place for a nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and staff is really friendly. No, it's not a 5star, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very handy off I-65.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s quiet and a fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling for work, this place was available last minute and I was appreciative. Front desk was friendly and checked me in quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great condo right on beach!

We loved the condo at pelican resort. The apartment was fully furnished and almost exactly as pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the quality for the price was excellent very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

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

Nice

Was clean and peacefully quiet. Front desk lady was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JIMMY

They booked me in wrong place, I booked next to Cherokee North Carolina near casino
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was hard to get into the parki g lot because of the way the road was set up, but an ok place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

Clean comfortable

Clean, comfortable room, nice people. Breakfast is cold continental.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was well cleaned. Workers was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Clair

Simply listing facts: The lobby was surprisingly nice. Both evening staff and morning staff were semi-asleep at the desk. Both were respectful. The room (117) door weatherstripping was mostly missing. Allowing air & outside noise easily thru. Huge stain on the chair. Bathroom door would not latch. The tub/shower was wornout. Looks like it may have been painted previously. Ample supply of tp! Walls did not stop hearing the man snoring in the adjacent room. Ceiling did not stop hearing footsteps above. Beds were hard. No boxspring. With the exception of the stain on the chair, the room & linens appeared to be clean, just in poor shape. The continental breakfast was sparse. All-in-all I got what I paid for.
Continental breakfast. There were two dry cereal dispensers too the left, a beverage cooler and waffle maker to the right.
Hard mattress. No box spring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a quick cheap stay it’s fine. But not nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024