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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Located in the heart of Athens, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens, an IHG Hotel, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy a peaceful garden for relaxation, plus a spa tub and gym for unwinding and staying active.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communication, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Room amenity

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
16074 Athens Limestone Blvd, Athens, AL, 35611

What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • U.G. White Mercantile - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Athens Limestone Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel in the business district
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and outdoor pool access nearby, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and coffee/tea in reception
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 750 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens
Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG on 2 Dec 2025 start from AU$202.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Athens, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Athens Shopping Center, Crutcher Shopping Center and Athens State University. Big Spring Park and U.G. White Mercantile are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 650 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good bed linen.wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. probably far more than i needed. was huge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice pool area, good breakfast selections
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaacov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be hard to improve upon, excellent handicap bathroom facilities. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will definitely stay there again when traveling!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice layout and nice rooms, and within walking distance to the 24 hour whataburger and ihop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and kept up!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and I loved that the hot tub was working :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

muna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! Very clean and super friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shontal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The staff were all so kind and welcoming! Will definitely stay again while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right off the freeway, but only a short drive to downtown Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t the cleanest Holiday Inn we’ve stayed at but the beds were clean. Plenty of towels in the bathroom. Soap and shampoo dispensers were full and worked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Best hot tub

Best hot tub we have had at a hotel in a long time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person checking us in, very friendly as well there in the morning greeting us too. Very clean, quiet, good breakfast. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean, in a great location, and the breakfast is good too. Only downfall is that the pool is not heated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! We plan to return and enjoyed it's close proximity to good food!

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

Great hotel

I've stayed here multiple times and it's a great hotel with great rooms comfortable beds and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to interstate and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024