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Econo Lodge Athens I-65

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laundry room
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$65
$55 nightly
$65 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, U.G. White Mercantile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 2.8 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • U.G. White Mercantile - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Athens Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Athens Limestone Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Athens I-65

Motel in Athens with free breakfast and a fitness center
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 fitness center and 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.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
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.

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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
  • Vending machine

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

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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, 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 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

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

Reviews

Econo Lodge Athens I-65 Reviews

5.2

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room's condition was, unfortunately, less than ideal. The pillowcases had blood stains, and there were cigarette burns in various locations bed, toliet, table etc. There was a bug on the bed possibly a flea, and the room was generally unclean. The smell was quite unpleasant, like something decaying. This was all within minutes of us being in the room. We asked for a refund immediately. Thankfully, the staff members were friendly. We did receive a refund. It would be wise to consider alternative accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worse stay ever.

We get to the room all seems find. The we had gray water that was coming from the ceiling above the toilet that well on me as i was using the restroom i reported it the i was moved to a double when i rented a king with no compensation just a "I'm sorry" which is a downgrade. Then they didnt fix it they just cleaned it and re-rented it to someone else. This was horrible. To the point we checked out early. Then at check out they say i own them MORE money for the room change. I wish i would have taken photos it was room123 tho!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
nothing much to say
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Aliceann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

4/10 Poor

Elston

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was terrible. Trucks with trailers took up 4 or more spaces. The room was dated and had no tv. There was a TV but no connection. The chain for security was broken off the door and just hung off the slot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner didnt work in the room and plumbing was slow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady behind the desk is very nice but the fact that I woke up at 3:00 in the morning and I had bed bugs on me and I have over 20 bites on my head and arms infuriates me and the fact that I won't get my money back for over 2 weeks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

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

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherry

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley, Athens

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kelly doesnt know how to communicate-she was extremely unprofessional speaking with me on the phone and didn't allow me to speak. She was proud to tell me that Im on the DO NOT RENT list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please update

I had my two children, we left for food and came back to a noise complaint. The clerk threatened to call the cops if we didn’t keep the kids tamed was her words. The ceiling was falling in. The paint was chipping off all the walls. I didn’t even want my kids walking around, let alone not tamed. Mold was in the bathroom. I would not ever stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marjorie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
This econo lodge was labeled “pet friendly.” However, no additional charge per pet was mentioned in the advertisement. Be forthright if you’re going to charge a fee. I was very surprised that an additional charge of $20 was added on. I would like a refund for $20 because that fee was hidden. I would have gladly payed it if this fee was clearly stated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gisha

Traveled with family
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will not stay here again.

Front desk associate was very nice and friendly. Hotel room smelled bad, small tv, remote didn’t work, dingy, air vent in bathroom was hanging, and wasn’t the cleanest. And the main door had a gap at the bottom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon first impressions with the staff when checking in, they were extreme nice and welcoming. The room, had it issues. I first noticed that the light in the bathroom turned on after flipping the switch about 7-8 time (on average). One of the lamps didn't have a bulb in it, base board around air conditioning unit was pulling away from the wall, TV failed to connect to the hotel wifi limiting watch options. A couple of the hand towels where clearly passed the use date. They were noticeably dingy in colors and needed to meet the trash.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hole in sheetrock behind door, no vent in bathroom, couldnt use the tub, shower only
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024