Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9 (220 reviews)
16074 Athens - Limestone Boulevard , Athens , US
+1 706-546-8122

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and common areas
Friendly, helpful staff and smooth check-in
Excellent, varied breakfast
Convenient location near I-65, restaurants and shopping
Comfortable beds and newly remodeled rooms
Pool and hot tub when functioning
Accessible handicap shower
Perceived safe parking/area
Cons:
Limited handicap parking availability
Hot tub jets not working / pool sometimes cold
Small workout room with substandard equipment
Occasional in-room issues (e.g., second TV not working)
Ice machine out of service at times
Smoking odor and unpleasant ashtray smell at entrance
Handicap room bed was too high for some guests
Bathroom floor could get soaked from shower in one report

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Multiple reviews repeatedly praise cleanliness: 'clean large room', 'always clean', 'rooms were very clean' and clean common areas/parking, indicating a strong positive on cleanliness.
Service
9.5
Service is frequently called out as a strength: friendly, kind and helpful staff, warm welcoming, excellent customer service and easy check-in experiences.
Location
9.4
Location is repeatedly noted as convenient and safe — close to I-65, restaurants, shopping areas and suitable as a layover before the beaches.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are described as comfortable with good bedding and recent remodels, but there are some negatives (a second TV not working in one room, and a handicap room bed that was too high), so room quality is positive but not perfect.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities are mixed: pool and hot tub are appreciated when working, but there are multiple issues reported (hot tub jets not working, pool too cold for one guest, ice machine out, small/substandard workout room, uncomfortable chaise lounge).
Value for Money
8.9
Perceived value is generally good — guests appreciated a restaurant discount and felt the brand provides consistent, comfortable stays; a few guests noted minor expectations for gestures (e.g., small reduction) when issues occurred.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast is repeatedly praised as excellent with many choices (guests enjoyed full meals and items like cinnamon rolls), making food & beverage a clear positive.
Overall Experience
9
Overall guest sentiment is very positive — many 'very good' stays, 'go-to' for the area, everything 'perfect' for some — with a few recurring minor issues that keep the score from being higher.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Athens, this Alabama hotel is easily accessible from Interstate 65, making it a prime choice for travelers looking for convenience.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room at Athens Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites is equipped with modern amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Great Facilities
Guests can take advantage of the daily hot breakfast, indoor pool, and free property-wide Wi-Fi during their stay. Additionally, the 24-hour reception, free parking, and proximity to key attractions like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center make this hotel a top pick for visitors to the area.

Book your stay at Athens Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites now for a memorable and hassle-free experience!

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: HSV

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 220 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Jeff • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Allen • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Access to multiple shopping areas

Cons:

Seems to be a very limited amount of handicap parking. If you have more than 3 handicap guests then it's first come first serve and it feels like it's sending the message screw everyone else

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • us
8
Overall very good.
Pros:

Clean large room. Appreciated they fulfilled our request being on the top floor. Was nice having family next door. Great breakfast options. We all enjoyed a full meal and nice space to eat together. I always enjoy stays at the Holiday Inn Express in different locations across the country. Great brand, comfortable bedding, good room design. Always clean! Good kind and helpful staff.

Cons:

Hot tub jets weren't working. The smoking section right out at the entrance by the semi-circle drive. Horrible location to enter smelling like someone else's smoke. The ashtray stunk as well out in the heat there...Also, the second TV in my nieces room didn't work. So hard for her kids to watch something different than the parents. Oddly, they had assigned that room originally to my brother, he didn't accept it for that reason. Then they put my niece in it without mentioning the TV issue. A mention or small reduction in costs would have been a nice gesture.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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A9191USnancyr • Family • Lawrenceburg, Indiana
10
Safe layover before the beaches!
Pros:

Perfect location to stop on the way to beaches! Very close to I65 & many restaurants. Easy check in & rooms very nice & clean. Pool & hot tub nice & clean. Excellent breakfast with many choices. Parking lot seemed to be very safe too. Lots of hotels at this exit (Athens) but this hotel will be our go-to!

2026-07-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Sheila • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and woman that checked us in was so friendly.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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CARLA • couple • us
4
It was just ok
Pros:

It was convient

Cons:

When u took a shower the whole bathroom floor got soaked no garbage cans.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • us
9
Cons:

The workout room was too small with substandard equipment.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
One night
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Warm welcoming staff. Excellent customer service. Very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful newly remodeled rooms..great location.

Cons:

Everything was perfect. No complaints

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
7
We traveled back from Ohio and were all so tired. The staff were prepared and everything was great from the check in to
Pros:

It was easy to get to and everything from the parking lot to the front desk was very clean.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The breakfast was very good. The room was clean and comfortable. The discount for Logans was a bonus.

Cons:

The pool was a little cold for me.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Facilities, the pool and weight room. Very friendly people.

Cons:

The chaise lounge was very uncomfortable.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great.

Cons:

The ice machine was out of ice.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
10
Good night Sleep
Pros:

Good Cinnamon rolls

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Toysha • couple • us
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. Pool & hot tub was awesome! Breakfast was really good too.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • us
6
Was pleased with the handicap shower but other than that was nothing special
Pros:

Handicap shower was great

Cons:

We stayed in a handicap room and really wished the bed was not so high was hard to get into

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Zuber • couple • us
10
Quiet clean and great staff would recommend to stay at this hotel
Pros:

Breakfast was great location easy to get into. Staff was great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee