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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

3.0 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Interior
Exterior
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$138
$119 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

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16074 Athens Limestone Blvd, Athens, AL, 35611
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communication, Mobility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communication, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Athens

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG places you in the heart of Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Athens Shopping Center and Crutcher Shopping Center. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Big Spring Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from U.G. White Mercantile.

What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Athens Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Athens Limestone Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel in Athens with an indoor pool and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Athens? This hotel has 750 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 750 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Athens

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 683 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great breakfast, great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. probably far more than i needed. was huge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

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

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Everything was exceptional. Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bedding. Hot tub was great. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaacov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be hard to improve upon, excellent handicap bathroom facilities. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristie

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

8/10 Good

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good bed linen.wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and kept up!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice layout and nice rooms, and within walking distance to the 24 hour whataburger and ihop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025