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Econo Lodge Athens I-65

2.0 star property
Travelers maintain their workout routine at the well-equipped gym or take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, with staff available 24 hours a day.

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Located near the airport, Econo Lodge offers a practical base with convenient amenities. Guests can use laundry facilities, exercise in the gym, or relax poolside. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while attentive staff and free self-parking add value to the stay.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Sleeps 4
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Athens, Econo Lodge Athens I-65 is near the airport. Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives and Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include U.G. White Mercantile and Nature's Apothecary. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Athens travel guide
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1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611

What's nearby

  • Evening time at a canal ending with a fountain, in Big Spring Park, Huntsville, Alabama
    Big Spring Park
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Athens State University
    4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • U.G. White Mercantile
    5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Athens Shopping Center
    6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Athens Limestone Hospital
    6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    7 min walk
  • Wendy's
    3 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Athens I-65

Motel near the airport
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, 4 coffee shops/cafes, and laundry facilities at Econo Lodge Athens I-65. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 12 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 12 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 coffee shops/cafes

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Athens Hotel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Athens I-65 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge Athens I-65 pet-friendly?

Yes, Econo Lodge Athens I-65 allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Athens I-65?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Athens I-65?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Athens I-65 located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Athens Shopping Center, Crutcher Shopping Center, and Big Spring Park. Athens State University is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Athens I-65 Reviews

5.2

4.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

5.8

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff , but you’re pretty much get what you pay for though . Not the cleanest or up to date but a good place for a nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

An excellent stay

Room was excellent, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Very convenient location close to everything I need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and staff is really friendly. No, it's not a 5star, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling for work, this place was available last minute and I was appreciative. Front desk was friendly and checked me in quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

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

Nice

Was clean and peacefully quiet. Front desk lady was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

James

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

Clean comfortable

Clean, comfortable room, nice people. Breakfast is cold continental.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was well cleaned. Workers was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room's condition was, unfortunately, less than ideal. The pillowcases had blood stains, and there were cigarette burns in various locations bed, toliet, table etc. There was a bug on the bed possibly a flea, and the room was generally unclean. The smell was quite unpleasant, like something decaying. This was all within minutes of us being in the room. We asked for a refund immediately. Thankfully, the staff members were friendly. We did receive a refund. It would be wise to consider alternative accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The lady checking us in was very nice. Very sweet. The hotel is old. I don’t think worth the money. Very clean though. Bedding sheets were Snow White clean fitted so were towels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good except you couldn’t swim in the pool bc it wasn’t ready yet ! But other then that it was clean & nice and the employees were very nice and friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Towana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Work truck taking up multiple parking spot, the unit in the room not working correctly, didn’t feel safe in my room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Josephine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thankfully was only for 1 night

Staff was friendly. The room was hot when i got in, the ac wasnt putting out cold air, maybe cool air. No main lights, had 3 lamps, 1 had no bulb. Bathroom light took about 15 minutes to come on...The bed was about as hard as the floor. When i sat down, it didnt move. Pillows were big blobs, head went right to the bed when i laid down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon first impressions with the staff when checking in, they were extreme nice and welcoming. The room, had it issues. I first noticed that the light in the bathroom turned on after flipping the switch about 7-8 time (on average). One of the lamps didn't have a bulb in it, base board around air conditioning unit was pulling away from the wall, TV failed to connect to the hotel wifi limiting watch options. A couple of the hand towels where clearly passed the use date. They were noticeably dingy in colors and needed to meet the trash.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super kind and check in my reservation was for a smoking room, so I dropped my bags and came back later. Didn’t think I needed to look for ashtrays, or to see exactly where the fire alarms were positioned, which it did not matter because anywhere in the room I smoked the fire alarm went off each and every time so I had to fan it with one of their very then towels…. I’m sure I inconvenienced everyone around me and just think I had to go to Walmart and buy a three dollar ashtray because there were none in the room and I only had 2 cups so I couldn’t do a makeshift one other than that great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated and unmaintained room. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

JIMMY

They booked me in wrong place, I booked next to Cherokee North Carolina near casino
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very handy off I-65.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s quiet and a fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great condo right on beach!

We loved the condo at pelican resort. The apartment was fully furnished and almost exactly as pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
nothing much to say
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the quality for the price was excellent very satisfied
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023