Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Athens by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.6 (210 reviews)
1119 East Tyler Street , Athens , US
+1 706-546-8122

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean rooms (many mentions)
Friendly, helpful staff
Good/standard breakfast
Convenient location
Comfortable beds
Quiet property
Cons:
Musty/damp rooms and carpet not deep cleaned
Strong odor on lower floor (gasoline) reported
Ice machine broken
Elevator issues (out of order / only one)
Aging/run down appearance; carpets worn
Limited non-pork breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Many guests repeatedly praised cleanliness (rooms described as very clean, smelled nice), but several reports of musty/damp rooms, carpet not deep cleaned, gasoline odor on lower floor and some guests calling the property dirty/smelly.
Service
8.4
Staff frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (assisting with ice, helpful front desk); one report of staff not offering assistance/discount when elevator was out but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
8
Location was mentioned positively multiple times (convenient, good location) with no significant location negatives reported.
Room Quality
7
Rooms noted as large, comfortable beds and generally pleasant, but several guests reported humidity, damp carpet, musty smells, aging finishes and areas not deep cleaned.
Amenities
6.8
Amenity issues reported (ice machine broken, only one elevator/out of order, limited towels); no strong amenity positives beyond standard breakfast and basic facilities.
Value for Money
7
Mixed sentiment: some found the stay appropriate for needs, but at least one guest felt the hotel is overpriced given its aging condition and declining upkeep.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast generally described as good/normal for the brand with decent choices and pancakes liked; minor complaints include limited fruit and scarce non-pork options some days.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall stays were frequently described as perfect, amazing or good with many positive mentions; however, a subset of stays were poor (would not recommend) due to odors and aging condition — overall sentiment leans positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Indulge in Comfort and Convenience

Brightly Lit Indoor Pool Facility: Relax and unwind in our indoor pool area, perfect for a refreshing swim any time of the day.

Well-Appointed Rooms: Enjoy our boldly decorated rooms equipped with modern amenities such as cable TV, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and work desk for your comfort and convenience.

Deluxe Breakfast Buffet: Start your day right with our delicious hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, bacon, and freshly baked cinnamon rolls.

Experience a delightful stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens. Book now to secure your reservation and make unforgettable memories.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DFW

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 210 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Damaris • couple • us
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • us
9
Staff was very professional and helpful. Very clean and comfortable room.
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious! Plenty of varieties to choose between.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
7
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Robyne • couple • us
8
Pros:

Very clean hotel and comfortable rooms

Cons:

It was very cold on the 3rd floor when you stepped out of the elevator it was like a freezer. Worse things can happen, this was the only down side.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Keely • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect for what we needed.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, normal for holiday inn express. Rooms were large and clean. Beds were comfortable and staff was friendly. Stay was perfect for what we needed it for.

Cons:

Didn’t have a bad experience. Nothing negative to say.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kristi • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Elevator was out of order the entire stay. Staff never offered a discount or to assist with taking luggage up 3 flights. The room was very humid with damp carpet and odor.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Long • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very friendly helpful staff

Cons:

property is getting a little long in the tooth. Could use some new carpet.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ida • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • solo_traveller • us
10
Clean and quiet hotel
Pros:

Staff was courteous and helpful.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Antonio Fernando • solo_traveller • br
8
Estadia conveniente.
Pros:

Boa localização. Café da manhã bom. Poderia ter mais frutas.

Cons:

O piso inferior (1º piso) tinha um odor forte de gasolina (oil).

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • couple • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
2
Would not recommend
Cons:

Old, run down, dirty and smelly. This is NOT a place I will stay at again. It’s been going down over the last 2 years and it’s below the tolerable aging of a hotel especially for prices that are still very high for the area.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Furkan • couple • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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LeAnn • family_with_children • us
10
Brief stay visiting family. Always our choice when in Athens Texas. very comfortable beds
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
E
Eric • couple • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jeri • couple • us
5
Alright
Pros:

Lobby and grounds were clean

Cons:

Only 1 elevator, the rooms at a glance were clean but they haven’t been deep cleaned in a long time. I hate when they don’t leave enough towels for the entire stay.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Windell • couple • us
9
Good experience
Pros:

Convenient, clean, quiet, friendly staff

Cons:

No non pork meat for breakfast except one day
Otherwise good breakfast and choices. Like the pancakes

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Hotel Staff is always nice and accommodating, they are always willing to help with anything. Rooms are always clean, smell nice and spacious.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
D
Deloney • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
B
Becky • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee