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avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Fitness facility
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$95
$83 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

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3924 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowlero Tuscaloosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

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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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and University of Alabama. .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 - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bowlero Tuscaloosa - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬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)
  • 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

Property is also known as

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avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 476 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fine, bed was good. Solid hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast, clean hotel. Friendly staff. Well lit parking lot. Highly recommend if you are looking for a safe and quiet hotel outside of the university, yet still close by.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dejha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the worst, but not the best
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and whole facility was super clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdeline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remeika

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Holtsville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly!! Always said good morning and have a great day when we were off for the day! Rooms were clean also! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accessable room was great. The room was clean, the staff was very friendly, and breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and clean hotel but out tv wouldn’t connect to phone at all. Other than that it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast options, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Property and rooms are spotless. All Service personnel were outstanding— friendly and efficient. Breakfast service attendant was especially great— so friendly, cheerful snd attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. Friendly staff. Clean rooms and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. There was a nice clean smell to the hotel. Loved the pillows! Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Kristi

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