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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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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free daily full breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
The Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites offers a comfortable base with practical amenities like a full breakfast, dry cleaning services, and an on-site convenience store. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and free WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 - double
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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 ) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Athens is home to Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites. Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and Athens Scuba Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Athens Fish and Game Club Lake and Athens City Park. Henderson County Fairgrounds and Athens Praise & Worship Center are also worth visiting.
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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

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive

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, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • 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

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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 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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