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Best Western Athens Inn

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

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Best Western Athens Inn offers a welcoming retreat with practical amenities for all travelers. Enjoy a full breakfast, 24-hour gym access, and convenient dry cleaning services. The seasonal pool provides refreshment, while in-room WiFi and a business center keep you connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1329 US Highway 72 E, Athens, AL, 35612

What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Athens Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Athens Limestone Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Wheeler Lake - 16 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western Athens Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Best Western Athens Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 34 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 30.00 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 34 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Athens Best Western
Best Western Athens
Best Western Athens Inn
Best Western Athens Hotel Athens
Best Western Athens Inn Hotel
Best Western Athens Inn Athens
Best Western Athens Inn Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Athens Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Athens Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Athens Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 30.00 per day and a fee of USD 34 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Athens Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Athens Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Athens Inn located?

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

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Best Western Athens Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Nice and save place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, right by a restaurant to eat so just needed to walk there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located conveniently off the interstate exit, safe and quiet. The room was clean. The beds were quite hard but I like a soft bed. Overall wonderful and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, good pet area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place wasn’t as clean as I would of liked but definitely not terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean older rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tholan Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very thankful for such a pleasant experience at the end of a long day. Thanks to all of you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BradLey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk is priceless. Very sweet and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

A little older but very clean. Would stay again. The area seems to be building up with some newer hotels but are more expensive. Lots of food choices very close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. On bottom floor. Staff great. Got in late left early. Didnt eat breafast. So cant comment on it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great over night stay here, the breakfast was really good and the staff were all so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Needed a place to sleep for a few hours. Not horrible but dated. Room smelled musty and was humid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and was nice to get a good nights sleep uninterrupted. No extra noise just wish the water pressure was a bit better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brady

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were no parking spaces on the backside. Had to park all the way around up front. Bathtub was stopped up and didn’t drain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay when traveling. Breakfast was good and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for the money. Nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, convenient to interstate and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Front desk was very efficient & helpful. Very clean with a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay rooms are comfortable and always clean. There are plenty of restaurants close by to chose from .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goog stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling with our dog so liked having pet friendly rooms and a grassy area for the dog. The room was clean, quiet, and close to restaurants. The complimentary breakfast was very good with lots of options and adequate seating. Staff was helpful and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, up to date
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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