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Stay Express Inn Athens

2.0 star property
Hotel in Athens with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk

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Stay Express Inn Athens, in the heart of the city, offers relaxation and fun. Warm up by the lobby fireplace, enjoy the nightclub, or dip in the outdoor pool. With convenient laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, guests stay connected while enjoying their downtime.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
716 E. Tyler St, Athens, TX, 75751

What's nearby

  • Athens Scuba Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trinity Valley Community College - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • East Texas Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • UT Health Athens - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Henderson County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mariscos el Rincon - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Stay Express Inn Athens

Hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Stay Express Inn Athens and take advantage of a nightclub, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 55 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sisters Small Town Mix

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stay Express Inn Athens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Stay Express Inn Athens pet-friendly?

Yes, Stay Express Inn Athens allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Stay Express Inn Athens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Express Inn Athens?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stay Express Inn Athens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stay Express Inn Athens located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Athens Scuba Park and Cinemark Athens Cinema 4. Henderson County Historical Museum and Athens City Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Stay Express Inn Athens Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 260 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good. Cleanest low budget room I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. You can’t beat the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Staff & service
Affordable pricing, pillows were really flat and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

None of the 3 rooms had cold a/c . 2 rooms appeared to have bugs and critters. And the other rooms shower head didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice layout. Pretty pool. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 231 was disgusting. The bedframe had mold and brown crust on it, the lamps flickered, the sofa fabric was worn through, and the floor had greasy spots on it from where cleaner or pest spray had been used and not wiped up. I had to spend the night somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were treated with care and respect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets not changed and bed obviously not aseptic. Bulb burnt out. Ladder at swimming pool broken. All reported to management and they just scrugged shoulders
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is place is like trash whole
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They pick & choose who can rent a room and try to tell you you can't have any visitors
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Evan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’d say about 50 years ago this place was amazing. But now?? Nah. But honestly for $60 a night? You get what you get. The bar on site is cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is old. Room smelled a bit stale but was clean. Water pressure in shower was a bit low but water was hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

JOAN

No breakfast! No inside door lock
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Low standards

The man at check in was very nice but all downhill from there. The room was not clean and smelled really bad from cigarette smoke. We loaded our clothes back in the car and left. This hotel has a long way to go but appears the owner is trying. I didn’t even try to get my money back even though he might have given it back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

1. They claim I had to sign a charge so they would get paid by Expedia. I told them no I have never been told I have to do that. Then they showed me the credit card # , they were wanting me to sign to be charged. 2. No phone, no clock 3. Furniture looked looked terrible it was all scratched up and very old. 4 ceiling looked like it had caulking between boards.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good customer service

The room was clean, but since there is a bar off the lobby, the smell of stale smoke in the lobby and hall outside the room was very strong. The parking lot was very full from the bar on Friday night, so i parked a long way from the lobby despite having a handicapping placard. I had puppies with me, with a heavy crate, but there were no first floor rooms available. However, the clerk who checked me in offered to help with the crate, and she did so off the clock. The gentleman who checked me out also helped me bring the crate down and was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a room, that’s about all I can say. Management/desk attendant was rude, condescending and disrespectful on the phone and in person. 97° day and no A/C on at all. The room was stifling hot at 9pm. Miserable. At least it could have been turned on in the afternoon and set at 80° to take the edge off and make it easier and faster to cool down. But I can tell you, management doesn’t have the capacity to be thoughtful. Ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandi

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely a drug hotel. We smelt drugs most of the night and there were many unsavory ppl there. Was concerned about my safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Did not feel safe at this property. Blocked the door with chairs to prevent someone from coming in during the night. The lady a couple of rooms down from mine cried and moaned for hours. Worst experience ever.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner is not working well . The room is very dark and dim.It was ridiculous to have to pay an additional 20 dollar fee even though it was quoted as pet friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
The bed was comfortable, the room was nice.. I did however see a roach… just one … but letting you know so pest control can get rid of any there… food places were nearby and that was nice.. I had just went through day surgery and wouldn’t have wanted to go across town for food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

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

NEVER AGAIN.

First off, the room smelled awful when we walked in. When you take a shower and then want clean towels (since they don't leave but a few), you have to bring your wet, dirty towels to front desk and wait awhile before they come back to give you towels and same goes for ice. I don't know where staff goes, but it takes awhile before they come back with a small amount of ice. They over charge you , not mentioning on website that there is a large fee for a pet. I had paid in advance and didn't like having to pay more after I got to front desk. Tried to check out on time with no person anywhere in the lobby building to take key card and called front desk with no answer at all and no one showed up. While waiting, found out from another guest that their room smelled very bad, also and they didn't like the trouble it was to get service, ice, or clean towels. Even had to take our garbage out so it wasn't over flowing in the room. Neither of us will ever stay at this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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