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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Athens with a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Lobby
Double Room | Mini-refrigerator
Breakfast area
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611

What's nearby

  • Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Athens State University - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Athens Limestone Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Wheeler Lake - 20 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge

Motel near the airport
Econo Lodge provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine
  • 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

Languages

English

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

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
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
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
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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs 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 at Econo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge 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 and U.G. White Mercantile are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 296 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

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

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady behind the desk is very nice but the fact that I woke up at 3:00 in the morning and I had bed bugs on me and I have over 20 bites on my head and arms infuriates me and the fact that I won't get my money back for over 2 weeks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was hard to get into the parki g lot because of the way the road was set up, but an ok place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

8/10 Good

Charles

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kelly doesnt know how to communicate-she was extremely unprofessional speaking with me on the phone and didn't allow me to speak. She was proud to tell me that Im on the DO NOT RENT list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok stay

Condition was worn and pet friendliness needs to be more spacific alon with fees. Front desk lady was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Serina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There were dead bugs and hair in the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

In the middle for me had its downfalls and high points
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hole in sheetrock behind door, no vent in bathroom, couldnt use the tub, shower only
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No blow dryer. Needs sprucing up. Shower was dirty looking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeremiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t anything unique about it at all and there were prostitution going on all around the place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were rude didn’t enjoy my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price was right, however for a non-smoking room, it did smell somewhat of smoke. The room was basic with no fridge and could use a new coat of paint. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service

Adequate for a quick overnight.

Could hear people above and to the sides of us, and it was normal traffic. Needed some cosmetic repair in bathroom. Bed was clean and fine. Staff good, price acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Evan

Liked: Staff & service
The property needs a complete updating. We stayed at a Econo Lodge in Gatlinburg TN and it was excellent. We were disappointed in this Econo Lodge. Staff is excellent but the conditions are terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was neat but run down and dirty. Needs a deep cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023