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avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a coffee station.
A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern reception area with a counter, a 'Market' sign, and a refrigerated display of beverages.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a teal wall.
A modern indoor space with a market area, seating area, and a counter with beverages.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $87
$76 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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3924 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ā€Ŗ3 min driveā€¬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Bryant-Denny Stadium
    ā€Ŗ6 min driveā€¬

Room options

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A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small shelf with a red cushion.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small shelf with a red cushion.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

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

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A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small shelf with a red cushion.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small shelf with a red cushion.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small shelf with a red cushion.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa (South East Tuscaloosa), avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 5 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 7 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖCircle K - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖLogan's Roadhouse - ā€¬18 min walk
  • ā€ŖCircle K - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖTaco Bell - ā€¬12 min walk

About this property

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

Avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG offers 87 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Tuscaloosa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 87 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 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 on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Hotel
Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area an IHG Hotel
Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Tuscaloosa
Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Hotel Tuscaloosa

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 558 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

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Great basic hotel. Very clean and the staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

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The he nicest staff checked us in and made sure we were greeted every day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Super friendly staff, clean property, comfortable room, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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The staff at the front desk excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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Everything was great from check in to check out!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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Very friendly staff! New hotel - everything was super clean and fresh. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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The room was clean, the amenities were great and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RONALD

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Real courteous staff and room was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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Room was very clean and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

charles

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Great room great people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Chastity

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Very clean/ friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, location was perfect for college graduation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DONYEL

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Yes parking was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magdeline

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The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

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Everyone was so polite and respectful to everyone! Iā€™m from Tuscaloosa and Iā€™m so glad I gave this hotel a try . I will always book with them! A+
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast options, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

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AC worked really well, staff very friendly, smiling and helpful. Clean room and plenty of parking. Walls between rooms are thin, room next to us came in after midnight and had tv blasting till after 3 am. Coffee is very good, available 24 hours, beans are ground to order, always fresh. Lots of restaurants and shopping in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esteban

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Rounds are clean. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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Very clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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Staff was wonderful and whole facility was super clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, love the solid surface floors, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025