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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Relax after shopping at our hotel's spa tub or poolside lounge area then recharge for another day of retail therapy.

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In the heart of a shopping district, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens offers an inviting retreat. Relax in the spa tub or by the indoor pool with sun loungers, and enjoy a free breakfast buffet before exploring nearby shops. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities, a gym, library and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Athens, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is in the city center. Athens Scuba Park and Athens City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Athens Praise & Worship Center and Athens Bowling Center. East Texas Arboretum and Henderson County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Athens travel guide
Map
1119 E Tyler St, Athens, TX, 75751

What's nearby

  • Colorful sunset clouds over Cedar Creek Reservoir waterfront in Texas
    Cedar Creek Reservoir
    19 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Cinemark Athens Cinema 4
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Athens Scuba Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Henderson County Historical Museum
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Athens City Park
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)
    101 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Whataburger
    13 min walk
  • Tia Juanita’s Fishcamp
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

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

Check-out 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 1 mi (2 km) of Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and Athens Scuba Park. Henderson County Historical Museum and Cain Park II are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel in Athens, Texas. The room was clean, the breakfast was good. I made no use of any of the amenities and so scored it a 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms were clean. The AC worked great. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice overnight stay. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
It is clear that they have put effort into remodeling the property recently, and everything from the lobby to the rooms looks very nice. The only reason I gave 3 stars is because the room was very musty and the AC didn't seem to ever pull that smell and humidity out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room very spacious. Lots of restaurants close by the hotel. Nice breakfast with plenty of choices to select from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Yes everything was nice and clean..staff was very professional…I would most definitely stay here if I’m ever in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice, the room could be cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean with a great blackout shade! It was also very quiet, even though our room was near the elevator.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, clean and well kept. Room was very nice. Adequate storage and lighting. Room layout was nice and comfortable. Staff were friendly and offered great options for dinning. Breakfast had good options and a variety of choices. Orange juice station was not good. But the food was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was amazing. Kind and accommodating. The room had a STRONG chemical smell of Pine Sol or other similar cleaner along with a mold and damp smell. There was a roach crawling across the entryway as I was steaming my dress for the event I was there for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Crystal

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t recommend! The positive thing was they allowed me to check in early like 2:10 instead of 3pm. However, the door wouldn’t close to our room unless you lifted and slammed it shut. The fridge was leaking and needed defrosting, practically froze the food. The construction was done very poorly. Slow elevator for only 3 floors, sounded like a herd of cattle when walking around above us, and no phones in any of the rooms. Some staff were friendly other staff allowed us to walk by them Multiple times without saying a word. The breakfast had promise, however, it had labels for egg white omelets and turkey sausage and when looked in the bin it was empty. She said they were out of egg whites and didn’t have any turkey sausage! I was disappointed. Don’t eat beef/pork, or whole eggs. Overall, it was fine for staying only one night. Wouldn’t stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te room was clean, the building was fairly new, and food was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My stay was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place I stay when coming home!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant Surprise. Clean Hotel Friendly Staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was Great!! We stayed a week while racing in the area. Front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking lot fills up quick, the hotel is so popular and nice! Our room was cleaned every couple of days, very nice and breakfast was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly helpful. Great breakfast buffet, clean rooms and very comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in all categories
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air Conditioning portable unit Room not completely Remodeled
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026