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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
$109
$95 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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6350 Interstate Drive, Cottondale, AL, 35453
  • Place, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Pool
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Cottondale

Located in Cottondale, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Bryant-Denny Stadium and University of Alabama. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Bryce Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • University of Alabama - 9 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 9 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 12 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wright's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

Hotel in Cottondale with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG offers 95 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cottondale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet 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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Cottondale
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa East
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa East Cottondale
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa East Cottondale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 454 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays I've had in a while.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AVERY

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charletta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and the young lady that checked me in was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eunjeong

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the pool looked a bit dirty with dim lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in a couple of Holiday Inn Express facilities and they have been clean, quiet, friendly and good value. That convinced me to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

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

Great resting place.

Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were lovely and well kept! Breakfast good! Lobby decorated nicely with Bama football touches. Front desk folks were so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

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

Would stay again

Great hotel and staff, nice breakfast buffet included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff, breakfast buffet & lobby decorating for the Crimson Tide game. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025