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Best Western River City Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Decatur with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Oversized Room;with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed, Full Kitchen) | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Best Western River City Hotel in the business district offers a practical home base with free breakfast, on-site laundry, and a business center. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and the highly-rated concierge team ready to assist.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Decatur, Best Western River City Hotel is in the city center. Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts and Cook's Natural Science Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Morgan Price Candy Company and Tennessee Valley Pecan Company. Parham's Civil War Relics and Memorabilia and Point Mallard Park are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, cave exploring, and hiking/biking trails.
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1305 Front Avenue SW, Decatur, AL, 35603

What's nearby

  • Wilson Morgan Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Wheeler Lake - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Historic Bank Street - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Point Mallard Park - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western River City Hotel

Hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Best Western River City Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a business center. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and pet-sitting services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free internet and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay); free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats 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
Pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western River City Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Best Western River City Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 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 at Best Western River City Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western River City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western River City Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western River City Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Decatur, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from River Oaks Clinic and within 6 mi (10 km) of Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts and Wheeler Lake. Wilson Morgan Park and Delano Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Western River City Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 492 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Logans near by tons of stuff less than 10 mins away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel was still working on finishing construction the room was clean. The pet policy was abservered and i felt c comfortable saying over night with my large dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is being renovated & everything in our room was new. The property was quiet. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere z5
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the convince to our surroundings. Close to food and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice. Breakfast and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwar

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not easy to entrance to access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Fine. Lots of remodeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
No bottled water available. Not even in vending machine to purchase. Only tap water that had a strong chlorine taste. This was not safe for me to consume.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeper
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is nice to see they are remodeling - the staff is very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like being left in the dark about the property being under construction or renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when driving through.

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable…We went back and stayed again and booking for a third time in same month.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Amenities
It’s a great price and very comfortable bed and pillows. Love the mini waffles at Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, get to, and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and Clean had free Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

MICHAIL

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

Bad experience

Broken fixtures, dirty, disgusting, lobby dirty. Spots on bedding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daisy

Nice place for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and a great room for the night for us and our 2 dogs. We have stayed her many times when passing through and it’s always a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winford H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for business trip. Staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always stay @ the best western when we are in town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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