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Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Welcome to our hotel, featuring a striking bull's head above the entrance, flanked by stone pillars and a wooden beam structure.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, coffee machine, and ample seating.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.
Restful retreat with a large bed, geometric-patterned bedspread, and two bedside tables with lamps.
Experience a classic hotel lobby with a high ceiling, mezzanine level, and elegant reception area featuring a polished floor, reception desk, and decorative horse sculpture.

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub, with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub, with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub ) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub )

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub )

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub )

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1814 Highway 31 E US, Athens, TX, 75751

What's nearby

  • Henderson County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Athens Scuba Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Athens Fish and Game Club Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • UT Health Athens - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hunan Buffet / Sushi and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites and take advantage of free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, 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 24-hour gym and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (38 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

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

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 up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

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

BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain
BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Athens
BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Inn
BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Inn Athens
BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Inn Suites
Plus Royal Mountain & Suites
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Athens
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Athens, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and within 3 mi (5 km) of Henderson County Fairgrounds and Athens Scuba Park. Henderson County Historical Museum and Athens Fish and Game Club Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 836 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfasts and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, rooms clean and the comfortable bed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff provided excellent service / help for any request, and they serve a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and good for business travel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From checking in to leaving all the staff was just super. The breakfast was really good and plenty of fresh food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and prepared. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Unusable pool. No water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to place when traveling to Athens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here 3 years in a row and will continue to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and comfortable stay on the way out of Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin & Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean rooms, and extremely comfortable bed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place for the money. Decent towels and bedding. Yucky toilet paper. Quiet building and neighborhood. Good for overnight stay while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the things we wanted to explore in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff and very clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great here. I’ll definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The night manager that checked me in was very friendly and helpful. I needed a late check out and while she wasn't fully able to accommodate my request, she made other parts of the hotel available for my party to wait for me to get back to pick them up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathtub was not very clean. And this hotel needs to add additional grab bars to the tubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

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

Hotel was very welcoming

Staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Western was clean and comfortable and safe. Perfect for someone traveling alone or with family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

The property had alot of worn out equipment along with damaged carpet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025