Best Western Athens Inn

It was very clean and the service was excellent

We love staying here. The rooms are clean and the service is awesome. We'll be back soon.

Stopped in on a long drive with kids just to catch a 5 or 6 hour nap, around 11pm. Got 3 rooms, no problem. Staff was very polite and accommodating. Rooms were clean and tidy. Would stay again no problem

Do not stay here. Your belongings are not safe, and corporate will not support you if staff members steal from your room. I stayed at the Best Western Athens Inn from April 14 to April 18, 2026, in room 139. While packing to leave on our final morning, I discovered that several valuable items were missing from our room. A member of the housekeeping staff had stolen my phone battery charger, my son's phone battery charger, and my noise-canceling headphones. When I immediately informed the hotel manager, Karen Smith, she told me not to worry and promised I would be fully reimbursed. She explained that the housekeeper had only been on the job for two weeks and had abruptly quit mid-day while finishing our room. The manager assured me she was filing a police report and that they would contact me. That contact never happened. When I followed up with the Best Western corporate offices, they completely deflected responsibility. I was told: "Any items left in the hotel rooms are the responsibility of the guest and Best Western is not liable if anything gets stolen." The property will not protect your belongings, and management's promises of reimbursement mean nothing. If you stay at this Best Western, you are doing so at your own risk.

Location is perfect. Staff is awesome. You cannot find a better place to stay in the area.

Great place. Breakfast at 5a.m. fully loaded. All chairs comfortable. Very .well kept older motel place. Busy area but not noisy inside. Pool area looked nice too.

Enjoyed the pool now problem checking in nice front desk people

We stayed for one night for a quick overnight stay on a road trip from Destin to St. Louis. The beds were clean and the room smelled clean.

Our truck broke down in Athens and I couldn't have asked for a better place to be. The staff was understanding and sympathetic. The service shop fixed our truck same day but because it was late we spent a second night here. There are lots of places in walking distance to eat. Applebees is across the parking lot. This hotel was spotless!! We were on a 10 day road trip and this place is meticulous in cleaning every nook and cranny. I give them a 10 in every way!!

Well taken care of by the night desk clerk. Very helpful and friendly. Easy off the express way and near restaurants. Clean comfortable room

The hotel is located in a perfect location. Within five minutes you can be to some of the best restaurants there is or you can walk to 3 or 4 of them. You can also be at shopping centers within five minutes. Hotel is very clean and the staff is very friendly.

BW Athens, AL, is a nice, clean little hotel. It has clean, Snow White linens and a decent quick breakfast that included eggs, sausages, hot pancakes and various bakery items.

Athens, AL - arrived about 10pm, checking was instant, efficient & friendly. Room was adequate even though a little dated. The linens were snow white and fresh. There were ample pillows. Although a full parking lot, we never heard people or vehicles. The morning staff was friendly, breakfast was good and in a sparkling clean dining area. Yes, I recommend!

I was surprised at the affordability of these accomodations. The decor was recently upgraded and I loved the efficient, modern look. After a long day of traveling all I wanted was clean, simple and comfy. I got it! The hot shower in the remodeled bathroom was excellent. I slept well in the bed and felt safe in my exterior access room. It was very nice having my car immediately outside my door, too. A hot breakfast was the last thing I enjoyed at this Best Western as I started another long day of travel fully refreshed.

Brittany our clerk was so gracious and kind. It was a breeze to check in. Plus the fact that they are friendly and accepti g of pets. We didn't want to eat breakfast before hitting the road this morning but it was there and looked great. The coffee however, we both said best we've ever had. Thank you Brittany and Best Western

Great experience. This was last minute, the front desk went out of there way to make me feel welcome. We'll definitely stay again if an area.

We had not stayed at this BW for over 12 yrs. We were glad to find it still in operation. Karen made the check in easy and was able to meet our 1st floor request. The flooring is no longer carpet, which is great. The room was clean, but mattress & furniture have seen better days. I understand a reno is on the way. Breakfast was good & filling. We will definitely stay again after renovations. Location is so convenient right off of I-65. Rate is decent considering our current economy. Thanks BW!!

One of the best places I've ever stayed for the price location is second to none some of the best restaurants within 10 minutes of old downtown Athens I would recommend the old black bear and Ro's place is very clean and the staff is unbelievably friendly

The rule was very clean and pleasantly accessible from the parking lot. We have been traveling all day and this was important.

Each year we visit Athens Alabama, and we always stay with Best Western. The rooms are clean, and the staff is very kind. From booking our room, till the time we check out we are always satisfied. They are willing to help in any way possible. Having Applebee's next door is a big plus! The hotel is located in the center of anything you could possibly need.

Always a great experience at this hotel. Much to my surprise was that I hadn't changed my reservation to a day earlier when my plans changed. That wasn't a problem as Miss Patel took care of it for me. The rooms are very clean and the bed was really comfortable.

The room was clean and no sign of roaches we seen in days inn in Athens Alabama. The pool was clean, plenty of towels and people at front desk were nice and helpful

Great place for a night or two. Stopped here for an overnight on a longer drive. Clean room and facility. Good bed. Hot (very) water and good pressure. Friendly staff, decent looking breakfast! Simple clean friendly efficient cheap

The staff is very friendly. The breakfast was very fresh. The coffee was amazing. You are within walking distance of six restaurants. You're only five minutes from downtown Athens, where you can go to the old Black Bear or Village Pizza either way you will be the winner.

stayed for one night, the room needed a deep cleaning and some updates, the bed was comfortable and we did enjoy the pool.

The room was a good price and the breakfast not too bad. The kids were laughing at first cause the entry doors were exterior doors. After seening how nice it was to bring luggage in, they found it very practical

My car broke down and it was a last minute emergency stay. Because I was alone, they made a point of putting me next to the office so I felt safe. The room was basic but very clean. The lobby was inviting, the dining area was nice and again very clean. For an economical choice of lodging, it is definitely worth it

This motel does not look like much from the outside. When we arrived, I was quite disappointed. It is not a fancy place with many amenities. However, it turned out to be very good for a one night stay while traveling. The receptionist was friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was extremely small but the water pressure in the shower was great. The breakfast room was a very nice...large, clean, and well stocked. For the price, this is a good find.

Best part is it is right off the interstate. The bathroom was small, door hard to close and door was splintering at the bottom. The bed was hard. This is our second time staying here. It is our halfway point to the beach. The front desk manager, Heather M, was great and very informative. We shared our love for books.

Average stay. They were accommodating to us with a ground floor room in the back for easy access to the dog area for our puppies. The room was average. Beds were clean. The sink leaked, but we let them know. The reason for my 3 stars was the dead bugs the dogs found on the floor. They were going to look into it.

We ended up here because everything was sold out and we weren't sure how far we would drive. The room smelled of old smoke. The springs were shot in the two queen beds. It's old and it shows but it was moderately clean although the floor was sticky. No carpet with a popcorn ceiling, so you know it was old.

One of the best places I have stayed in a long time it is very clean. Staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. It is located next to a lot of great restaurants six of them are in walking distance. There is great shopping within just a few miles.

Front desk clerk was pleasant and helpful when checking in. Tried to call the desk for a wake up call and no one ever answered the phone. Breakfast was decent for on the go. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Shower got hot but the ceiling is low. Great food and shopping close by. Was impressed at how clean this place was

very clean, and comfy, easy to get to, safe location, nearby restaurants, logans and Applebee's within walking distant. easy on and off I 65. Price very reasonable, nice breakfast bar. Staff while checking in super friendly. plenty of parking available

Everything about this place is awesome great staff awesome rooms wonderful breakfast you will be located next to more restaurants than I can start to mention I would recommend the old black bear and the village pizza and of course you are only a few minutes from Buc-ee's

My daughter's special Earrings disappeared after leaving them beside sink in her adjoining room to me. The Staff DENIED seeing them after we left a couple of hours later when we phoned. I will never return to this untrustworthy hotel again.

I love this hotel. This my 3rd year staying there. True Southern Hospitality. Its in a great location with lots of food choices in the vicinity.

Hotel was horrible do not stay here not clean bad order commodes don't work worst hotel I have stayed at

Stopped at the Best Western in Athens on trip home from visiting the Gulf Coast. During check in, Front Desk Staff informed about the upcoming bad weather that was predicted later in the evening. She explained options at hotel in case tornado warning sirens went off. (Laundry room off the lobby or stay in room inside bathroom). This was highly appreciated. The King bed room was good for the night. The room had a large TV, refrigerator and microwave, chair, desk and sink that was outside the toilet/shower area. The room had an outside entrance and I was able to park my car in front of the room. During the stay around 8pm, the Tornado sirens went off in the area. Hotel staff was knocking on doors providing info on where to go and to stay away from the windows. The storms produced heavy rain and large hail, but the winds never got to a danger level. Many, in the full hotel, were in the doorways of their rooms taking video and pictures of the hail storm. It was like having a common”bonding” experience with your neighbors staying in the hotel. Breakfast was adequate and good with biscuits, sausage patties, eggs,toast, etc. Check out was easy and not rushed due to storms lingering in the area until mid morning.

Wasn't sure what we would get here but from the moment of check in to opening my room, I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. Clean! Spacious! Upgraded! No carpet! Beds were a little firm for me but perfect for my husband. Quiet! Pillows a little small but there were plenty of them. Would stay here again in a heartbeat

Very old hotel. Doors open to outside. No elevator. TV didn't work. Very limited parking spaces/shared parking with Applebees. Beds supposed to be queen size but more like full size. Very disappointed. Stay at best westerns a lot and this is the worst one we've ever been to. Way more expensive than it's worth. When booking from the app figured we'd be good since it's a best western, sadly not

It is by far the best place to stay in Athens. It is located next to 5 to 6 restaurants it's next to interstate 65 and within 10 minutes you can be to the shopping center. The people that work there go above and beyond to make you feel at home.

This property is a great place to stay. Their customer service is over the top, the rooms are clean, the shower is wonderful..plenty of options for dinner close by. The location, being close the a major interstate is very convenient.

The employees at this location were all super nice. The bed was comfortable, everything was clean. The shower was spraying a little crazy, but the pressure and temperature was great! They have made an effort to update the motel cosmetically, although it could still use some TLC (and they might want to get a professional to do upgrades next time.)

Bed was comfortable! Room was very clean! Internet was not great but okay! Check in was wonderful! I do not like outside entrances but can't change that! Asked for lower level room and was accommodated!

We have stayed here many times in the past as our overnight stop on our trips north from Pensacola to visit family. Our trip this time was unfortunately interrupted 20 minutes short of the hotel when we struck a large Alabama deer that totaled our vehicle and sent us to the emergency room. After being patched up and released with just the clothes we were wearing we only wanted comfort and rest. A short Uber ride later put us at the Best Western Athens Inn and it was the next best thing to being home. The staff were welcoming and supportive and quickly got us into our comfortable room. They went out of their way to offer assistance in this very stressful time and we are very thankful.

Stopped for one night on the way to Florida. A good location but the first turn in was sharp. Some things were a little dated (like the bathroom door) but everything seemed pretty clean! We got two Queen beds and the bed closest to the door was soft, unlike the other one which was hard. I liked that the shower had two small shelves for items, very handy. A solid 3-3.5/5 stars. (excuse the slight messiness of the pictures-I took them right before we left)

This motel is very clean and well maintained. It is easily accessible from the highway. The breakfast was good(great variety of food/drinks). The motel staff were all excellent and courteous. It was a little loud for sleeping - clanging pipes and traffic. We would probably stay here again.

Not the cleanest place. Hair in the tub and bathroom. It's nice that it does not have carpet since it is pet friendly. Did not try the breakfast. It is a safe area to stop with plenty of restraunts within walking distance.

One night stay at Best Western Athens Alabama enroute back to Florida from Indiana. Nice clean room. Beds were perfect height, but were to soft. Good complimentary breakfast. Front desk staff check in was ok, staff check out was better. Only reason for staying here was Cullman Best Western was all booked! Just an average stay. If beds weren't so soft, might would stay there again.

This is the second visit to this hotel . It is centrally located between Florence , Birmingham and Huntsville. It is right off of HWY 65 and HWY 72. This makes it easier to see all of my family . Lots of place to eat at nearby.

Hotel has basic needs. You get what you pay for. If looking for a 1 night place to crash for cheap, this is it. Basic CTV. Decent breakfast in morning. Nothing fancy. Cofee maker didn't work but they had coffee in the lobby. Shower hot water handle spun I n circles but if you stopped in right location it turned off. I bar of soap for the room. It is an older hotel but clean. I would stay there again if just passing through and needed a one night stay.

We have always stayed here on the way to Florida. The rooms are clean and well stocked, staff is friendly, and breakfast is nothing special but something for everyone and is kept stocked. This is the first year we have traveled with our dog so we requested a pet friendly room. No mention was made that there would be an extra charge of $30. I don't so much mind paying an extra charge but $30 seems a bit of overkill, especially when the dog walk area has so much poop laying around. Most dog owners I know are careful to pick up after their dog. Our condo in Florida had zero problem. Difference is there were signs reminding people to pick up and a supply of bags available, Maybe use some of you fees for this. So frankly I don't know what I get for $30. I realize you have to consider possible damages, but kids stay free and they too can cause damage. Maybe provide a couple dog treats to let your customers know they are appreciated. Maybe charge should be determined by size of dog.

We have stayed at this motel a few to visit family who lives in the area. Rooms are alway clean and and it is a good location right off 65. The breakfast is always hot and ready at the time stated at check in.

The room was clean, small, but fine for just a one-night stay. The rooms are accessible from outdoors (fine). I was unfortunate to get a room right outside the pool, on an end next to a metal & concrete staircase with laundry/vending on the back side of my room. I heard the noise of people walking by my door, up the stairs, getting ice, etc... well into the night and early morning. I can't imagine there is a noisier location for a room. Unlucky location for me, but that's the breaks. One-night only was 'fine'.

Had a great review ready until 130 am. Fire alarm in our room goes off which scare us half to death, goes off for about a minute, so loud and light flashing in our room. We jump up and throw clothes on. Husband goes outside, nothing going on, calls front desk, at which time we are told “ oh it probably went off cause someone is vaping” we are in our 60 s and not vaping. They didn't seem to care so beware of the fire alarm.

5 stars!!!!!! Clean and comfortable. Best hotel bargin I have found in a long time. Great location. Just off the Interstate, easy to find. Next to a great Applebees. Parking outside our door was very convenient. Several hotels within the block, this was the most reasonable, and was highly recommended by a friend

We stopped here after 6pm. Hotel was busy but not completely booked. We had a 2 queen second floor room. For the amount of people in the hotel our location was quiet. Room was clean. I always enjoy the larger chairs and ottoman that was in this room. The lady that checked us in was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast the next morning was extremely crowded so we opted to skip and went down the road to an IHOP. Would recommend this hotel if you are passing thru for one night.

Easy check in , clean room Applebees nearby. Decent breakfast . Great customer service on check in and check out . Beds are comfortable . water pressure good ,room very clean . Will stay there again this year on way to Gulf Shores Ala. Actual date Dec.2020

Close to Highway 65, up to the Best Western standard, breakfast included and friendly staff: cannot ask for more! Eventhough the noise of the interstate scare me at the beginning, it didn't stop us from having a good night sleep!

This is the best place I have ever stayed for the price bed are very comfortable staff is unbelievable friendly breakfast was very fresh it is located in the middle of the best restaurants around I love that directly out the front door is a brand new Whataburger

This is definitely one of the most enjoyable stays at any Best Western. Everyone was very nice. The biscuits & gravy were perfect. My Thank You to their cook! The room was very clean & very comfortable. Would highly recommend this Best Western!

We always stay here when in the area. Always good service, right off 65 and plenty of dining near by….friendly staff. Why take a chance staying anywhere else? I know we'll be treated right here……………..

Freshly painted exterior, friendly staff, convenient to I65 and plenty of eating choices nearby. Pet friendly and plenty of space to walk your pet (not hotels fault that other guests do not pick up after their pet). Older property with smaller rooms that needs to be more attentive to cleaning details.

The room was very clean. Walls are well insulated; did not hear other guests or traffic at all even though hotel was quite full. Nice selection at breakfast; eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes oatmeal with optional mix-ins, fruit, etc. Gluten free options too! All staff attentive and available.

Hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. Breakfast was so so. The area has a lot of restaurants nearby. It is centrally located at I 65 and I 72. Overall I was very pleased. My only complaint would be that the beds are a little to hard for my back.

We saved at least $200 staying at the Athens Best Western instead of a hotel in Huntsville. I was worried that the quality would be less, but was pleasantly surprised that this hotel was great! We both slept really well and enjoyed the breakfast the next morning. The room was clean and everything worked properly. I have no complaints

Was very pleased with the exceptional service, cleanliness and location of the hotel. Nice to have a full restaurant next door. The water pressure was exceptional and the shower was the best I have experienced at a hotel.

The room was clean and stocked with fresh towels and smelled nice. The staff was friendly at check in and out. The breakfast was more than sufficient and the coffee was great. It's not a high end place and the rooms all have an outside entry which I dont love, but it was exactly what we needed for a quick one night stay from Florida to Kentucky. Good value for the price.

We stayed at this motel on the way to our month in the Florida Keys and it was nice enough that it got our business on our return trip also. It is clean and convenient. It's not a new motel so there was a little wear, but nothing of concern. But, I will say it has GREAT shower heads! The morning breakfast is very good. And, they start it at 5 AM, so it's available if you want an early start, which we did. There's also an Applebee's right next door. The only real complaint is access to the motel is a bit confusing, which isn't a fault of the motel. We had our small dog along and they were very accommodating and pet friendly.

If you are looking for a great place to stay wonderful staff while you're staying in Athens this is the place you need to come to you will not find a better room for the price and location 5 Great restaurants all within walking distance

We always stay here on our way to our winter vacation in Florida from Indiana. Amenities are great. Room is always clean. Comfortable. Staff are so polite & remember us by name. Most important….. our 2 little fur babies stay with us for a very nominal fee. We so appreciate the pet friendly atmosphere.

This wasn't a booked stay. We were on our way to FL and we were very grateful how wonderful staff, cleanliness of rooms with very comfortable beds, and breakfast was good. The buffet staff were extremely friendly and stayed on top of making sure everything was full and clean

Front desk person very friendly welcoming and informative Room clean, smelled fresh, comfortable and visibly appealing bedding Just loved it and was simple but homey Great breakfast with lots of selection! Friendly check out gentleman too! Definitely would recommend!!

I found the whole experience to be satisfactory. Staff was efficient and courteous, the room was clean and there were no problems.. The breakfast was adequate and they did have "gluten free" but thought maybe there could have been more for my gluten free meal. But overall i would stay there again

From check in to check out staff was extraordinary! Upon check in a nice woman assisted us checking in and gave great dining recommendations and ensured we were in a quiet room as requested. She genuinely cared for our stay and was just a wonderful nice person. Housekeeping is incredible these rooms are super clean and comfortable. When we walked to breakfast we were greeted with a warm 'good morning' from gentleman working front desk. He was efficient and very kind at check out and welcomed us back when we can stay. Great value, great breakfast options of hot and cold food items. Amazing staff here. Thank you so much!

My husband and I stayed in Athens Alabama on our way home from Gulf Shores. The room was clean comfortable and convenient. Warm breakfast in the morning. Very good price - got a 15% coupon from travel coupon at a rest stop. Josh at the front desk was very pleasant and accommodating since we asked for a room on the first floor. He also recommended Applebee's for dinner which gave us a 10% discount on dinner. Another bonus: honest workers : I left my favorite bracelet and earrings in the room. I called back 5 hours later and they had them … and will mail them to me. I'm so happy I almost cried. Thank you to the staff at Best Western!!!!

This was a nice clean room. (125)The breakfast was excellent! The young man taking care of it was friendly and kind. The front Desk was pleasant and very helpful. She courtesy upgraded us to a handicap room as my 87 yearold mom was car sick. We checked in shortly after 5:00 on November 1 2021 Thank You

Our room was clean, check-in was fast, it is easy to get in & out of the hotel itself, and we love being able to back up and easily unload luggage directly into our room instead of going through a lobby. We stay here every time we head south and Josh always seems to be working the front desk. He is so friendly and makes sure we are happy with our room.

I would not recommend this place to anyone. The staff was so rude. I will not be going back to this location ever again. The head housekeeper was very unprofessional. She ran through the breezeway cussing about another customer staying at the location.

Pleasantly surprised by the remodel job on this hotel. Rooms had tile and plank floors, were very clean and had a nice bathroom. Outdoor pool was in full swing with lots of guests using it. Hot breakfast was good with choices of sweet rolls, fruit, eggs, biscuits and gravy and sausage biscuits. Would stay here again.

I visit a lot of hotels due to work travel and Josh and the other team members at this location are the best! I come here to meet with employees who are staying here once or twice a week and Josh is a ray of sunshine. I also visit many other hotels in the southeast but this is my favorite!

24” hold behind bathroom mirror. Cleaning guy tried to clean my room 1hr after check in then came back 2 hours later again and just walks into room unannounced while I was in it. Super creepy. Was told that I was lucky to have a room even after I made prior reservations. Staff took forever for checkin and checkout because nobody knew what they were doing. All the other guests were having the same trouble. We were al standing around - staff couldn't find anyone's reservation and nobody knew what was going on.

Breakfast had a nice variety and we greatly enjoyed the pool. Nice location close to lots of restaurants and the interstate. Very friendly staff, would stay again if we ever go out to Alabama again. Would Receommend.

This hotel is old but seems to be kept up. Shame that the restaurants nearby have closed since the pandemic but there are still several good choices in the area and Applebee next door. Breakfast was standard fair but tasty and you should be able to find something to satisfy. Front desk employee was friendly and helpful.

A ver nice hotel and staff and the rooms were very nice and courteous staff and nice looking hotel in a area that had a lot of restaurants nearby and close to the hotel right off the interstate and near gas stations

Stopped here after a long day. Josh I believe that was his name at the front desk was super nice and very helpful getting us a room, he also told us about discounts in the immediate area if you told them you were staying here. The room was nice and quieter than expected. The morning COVID breakfast was good and handed out by a very friendly worker. Very nice stay with great employees

Our first clue should have been the sign in the lobby that said "no smoking of illegal substances or vaping." Why didn't it simply say "No Smoking"? Our room smelled so bad of smoke that we didn't have to go past the door. We did get a refund - we think. They said it could take 15 days. Also beware of a hidden pet fee. We reserved the pet room and at check-in we were told there was an additional 30 dollar fee. When you reserve a pet room, the fee should be already be included. We have stayed at other Best Westerns and have always enjoyed them. Don't waste your time here.

Stayed for one night on our way to Florida. Friendly & helpful staff. The abbreviated breakfast due to the pandemic was great!! Room was comfortable & bedding was superior!! The lobby is clean and our stay was great. Great job!!

We were very pleased with this hotel. Very friendly..their covid procedures were excellent!! Would highly recommend and will be back. The young man at the desk was very helpful. Clean and comfortable.

We really enjoyed our brief stay here. We have stayed here previously & were happy to make a return visit. Prior to making a reservation, I checked out the safety procedures motel staff were implementing since COVID. I was pleased with their new disinfection procedures. We have 2 small fur babies so staying in a pet friendly motel is important to us. The pet friendly room was excellent. Cleanliness & staff friendliness insure future return visits.

Conveniently located near I65, clean, safe, affordable. Very pleasant staff and Lynn is a wonderful manager—very kind, conscientious and professional. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back! Thank you Lynn!

Repeat customer here! Rooms are always clean, check in is fast and friendly, and beds are comfortable. The hotel is close to many restaurants and stores. This is our go-to when staying in the area. Josh at the front desk is the best!

Made a reservation for a Friday night stay, all info was exchanged as usual as I have stayed here on several occasions with the most recent being the weekend before. Drove for over 4 hours to arrive and find a very rude girl that stated that my reservation was no longer valid that she had tried to call me several times. This was an outright lie as I had no missed calls for them. She also told me because they did not have a credit card number there was no guarantee on the room reservation. I told her that the guy that took my info stated that he had everything from the previous stay the weekend before. She very rudely told me that they did not have anymore rooms and that there was nothing more she could do for me. This happened on a messy, rainy Friday night after a 4 hour drive and her pissy attitude did not help. Will not stay at this hotel again.

The hotel is located right off 65, great for our midway stopping point from St.Louis to Panama City Beach! Check in was easy and staff was very pleasant, The room was clean, loved the shower head. Rating would have been a 5, but breakfast was a bust. I intentionally reserved at a place that advertised breakfast, I was told at check in breakfast was 5 to 9. We arrived in the breakfast area at 6 and there was nothing out for breakfast, so we hit the road. I am disappointed, but all in all this would not prevent me from staying again in future trips.

I believe that this is likely the best hotel option under $100 in the Athens area. It is located near several good restaurants, the rooms were clean and smelled nice, and the staff at the front desk were very kind and accommodating. We had a positive experience and would stay here again.

Pros: Spacious sink area, coffeemaker, served hot breakfast, pool, fitness area, pamphlets in lobby, close to highway, multiple staircases from parking lot to second floor Cons: Refrigerator was weak, parking was crowded

The motel was very clean, front desk very helpful and thoughtful - especially during this difficult time of Covid 19. We felt safe and well cared for. Very nice having Appleby's next door with take-out food (and a coupon to use there). Can;t say enough about the treatment we received and definitely plan on stopping there again next year.

We stayed at this motel on our way from Michigan to Mississippi. It's pet friendly with easy access to I-65. Room 141 with 2 queen beds was clean and comfortable. It also had both an interior and an exterior entrance which made loading and unloading the car and walking our dog very easy. Applebee's was just across the parking lot within walking distance.

They brought the loudest cart I've ever heard in my life by my door every five or ten minutes starting at 7am. At 8:40am I called the front desk and was told that it would continue until around 11am. Deal breaker, I checked out. Also, the internet was unusable.

We were passing through and stopped for the evening here. The motel was clean, quiet, and had easy access from the interstate. Outdoor entrances were a little daunting, but we felt safe. You can walk across parking lot to an Applebee's, which was very convenient.

We had a booked a room through a third party. Upon arrival we were told our room was on the second floor. I asked if we could have a room on the first floor and was told it couldn't be changed once it was entered into the system. I said that I had never experienced staying in a motel that wouldn't make a room change. I asked if a manager was available to speak to and there wasn't. $50 was charged to my credit card at check in; for damages, etc. I have never had my credit card charged in advance in anticipation there might be additional charges. My wife and I left and sat in the car to discuss the situation. We are seniors and climbing stairs with luggage was not possible. I returned to the desk and said we had not entered the room and were not staying. Because we had booked through a third party the we were not able to recoup the room cost. We paid to stay in a different hotel for the night. The $50 has been credited back to my card.

We didn't have reservations, We walked in and got a room. Josh took care of us, Very friendly! the room was very clean, beds very comfy! My husband likes to back the car up right to the door so he was happy.. Applebees was right next store , so we didn't have to drive any more that night. We will stay here again!!

We have stayed here two years in a row. Very clean rooms, and wonderful breakfasts. Right on the water, so beautiful scenery. Walking distance to several stores and restaurants. Just a short drive to others.

Staff are wonderful and very polite. I have stayed often and have not had any issues with traffic noise or noise from the nearby dining areas. Close to dining options-just a walk across the parking lot.

Serves our purpose well. We don't need anything elegant as we are snowbirds on our way down to Orange Beach. Have stated here three or four years now. Rooms are always clean. Easy access off 65. Good selection of restaurants. Great Mexican restaurant nearby. Ruby Tuesday and Applebee's walking distance. Reasonable price for room.

The rooms are perfect for travel with pets. The assistant manager, Josh, was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is a nice gesture and the coffee is fantastic, but the pancakes aren't the best. Cereal, fruits, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, yogurts, and assorted condiments made for great selections. There are several restaurants nearby.

Been here more than once. Spacious rooms, staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast bar for all tastes, except perhaps those with special needs diets. But there are several restaurants in the area that can provide gluten free meals. Nice area, right off I-65, close to Huntsville and the Largest Space Museum. Great sightseeing and places to explore.

It had been three years since my last stay here at this property. Everything seemed pretty much the same. We had several of my coworkers staying here as well. Eventually the prank war of 2019 shortly ensued. I say all of that to say this; somebody in the maid staff was really moved by my choice of homo-erotic stickers that I had left out in the open. However, the implication of my private choices are incorrect. The stickers were for pure amusement after being placed on an unsuspecting coworker's personal vehicle. Nonetheless, it's good to know that the maid staff was ready to support me in anyway. Boom!

Visit to eldest sibling, who had moved some 300 miles away. This was the second trip of the year, with the first being to visit another sibling approximately 500 miles earlier. This stay was THE BEST ever! Thanks for the accommodation "upgrade"!

The first room they gave us had a tv that you couldn't see AND we saw a mouse in our room. The young lady at the desk at night told us we had to totally evacuate our room, before she could get us another. So we stood outside in 30 degree weather at 10 pm while she looked for another room. The new room she gave us had an adjoining room door that you could hear everything being said, and their alarm that went off and them leaving at 4am. Also, there was a refrigerator right by the head of the bed that made so much noise, that we finally had to unplug it. Josh, at the front desk was very kind, but I thought more than a $20 comp was warranted.

Very unrestful. Noisy, despite calling desk twice. They just got louder. Poor pet policy. Nothing on reservation about charge even though reserved pet friendly room. Hidden pet fees. Size of dog changes from what I've read from other reviews. My pets were ok. Mattress hard. Thin blanket. Miserable night

We normally stay elsewhere during our yearly trip to Athens for the Storytelling Festival. For some reason this year I decided to book BW - probably a lower price. Next year I will likely go back to the Sleep Inn, as it is just a little nicer in general. BestWestern was completely adequate for our needs. The beds were comfortable, the shower worked well, good size flat screen tv. The rooms appear to have been renovated, but the age of the motel still shows. The breakfast was ok, same every morning.

Excellent property. Clean rooms and outside. Friendly staff. Clean dining room. Great location between Huntsville, Decatur, and Nashville. Walking distance to restaurants. They have an Aldi! A few antique shops in town. Be sure to try Dub's Burgers. A local favorite.

The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful! Awesome place to stay with excellent customer service. There was a very huge variety of food for breakfast. I would recommend this hotel to anyone!

I appreciated the room on the first floor with no carpet. It provided easy access to outside bathroom breaks and clean up of inside accidents. The breakfast was ready at 5am which allowed me to get an early start in my road travel.

We were in Athens AL this past weekend for a pow wow and stayed here for 3 nights. We walked in to a very clean lobby. Josh checked us in quickly and was super nice and friendly! We had reserved a 1st floor King and Josh asked us if we wanted the first room from the lobby or one further down. During our stay, Josh asked us if we needed anything and if everything was okay. Best Western Athens Inn is lucky to have him...he is a GEM! We were very pleased with our room. We did experience a problem with the frig cooling but that was taken care of almost immediately after being reported to Laura. When I saw her later on, the first thing she asked was whether the frig was working better. The bed was comfortable as were the 4 pillows provided. Coffee is available 24/7 in the lobby and they also have a jug full of water and ice. The breakfast area is kept clean and there was fruit, yogurt and cartons of milk, along with the normal items such as tea bags at all times while we were there. Hot items include a pancake maker, instant grits & oatmeal, sausage patties, biscuits, sausage gravy and scrambled eggs each morning. There is also a variety of dry cereal, bagels, muffins, and other normal offerings. Every staff member we crossed paths with during our stay acknowledged us in some way and were friendly if we stopped to chat a bit. All in all, we were very pleased with our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again if coming to or passing through Athens AL.

Since we travel between Michigan & Alabama a few times a year, we always stop for the night at this Best Western. Always have had great service & a nicely renovated clean room. This visit we even had the chance to enjoy the nice pool & deck area.

No maid service. When i returned to my room, front desk could only tell me that the maids leave at 3. I could come to the front desk IF I wanted some clean towels. No offer of discount. No offer of a clean room.

This place is probably the best motel bargin in North Alabama. The staff (especially the room maintenance and cleaning people) are excellent, Easy on - off access to I-65. Check-in and check -out only took 3 minutes (total). The breakfast was hot / on time / plenty of fresh prepared food available (good job by the serving an cooking personnel). Can't say enough good things about this place.

My wife and I were traveling with our two grandchildren. The girls enjoyed the pool, and staying at a real motel. This was not a five star motel, but it was clean, the personal were friendly, and the breakfast was good. I would recommend this Best Western to anyone looking for an economical motel.

My husband and grand children stayed here for a 3 day weekend. This is our second year staying here, we stayed last year as well. This is a VERY clean hotel. Location is great, close to wal-mart and many resturants surrounding it. Only like 20 mins from Huntsville. The breakfast is a hot breakfast with pancakes with all the toppings that our grand children loved, eggs, sausage biscuits, gravy, muffins, cereal and fruit. Pool was always cleaned and sparkling clear. They have plenty of hot water and great wi-fi. We highly recommend this hotel and we will be back next year.

Room was clean and bed comfortable. Staff friendly. Room had odor when first checked in only because air was turned off, once it ran for a few minutes it went away. Location for restaurants was great counted at least 5 within walking distance.

This is an exterior door hotel but we were pleased with our overall experience here. Directly off the interstate at a nice exit with plenty of food options around. You can tell it has been updated, room was nice and clean. Breakfast was nothing special just your normal hotel breakfast but had plenty of options and tasted good. We stay in a lot of hotels traveling with softball and would stay here again.

We stayed one night. Room had a very perfumy odor... Tough for ashma issues. Also, we were given a room right by the outdoor pool and wasn't told that there were teams of kids there for baseball tournaments... It is extremely loud with kids/adults running and screaming. If you stay here, ask for a room away from the pool - even if no one is in the pool when you check in... It fills up late afternoon/evening. Spend a bit more and go to a different hotel.

High rating is a direct reflection of service from employees. Check in was very late, night attendant was great. Carbon monoxide detector was faulty and woke us around 3am. I was most displeased!! Morning attendant was very understanding and offered a discount. Truthfully I got 2 and half hours of sleep. A good maintenance program including timely battery checks on detectors could prove effective. Anything less of a complete discount would have been less than fair. Again, this high rating is a direct reflection of the front counter staff. Their manner receives a 4. Other than them, the experience and value was no more than One dollar.

I was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and comfort of the room. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I am always leery of staying somewhere new, but will definitely stay here again when passing through this way.

clean decent motel at a halfway point to the beach, checked in late with no reservation, offered discounts to nearby restaurants, comfortable beds, did not use small pool because it is too early in season

New, very clean rooms and bed was very comfy.. The shower pressure was good, felt great after long day.. Breakfast was hot and yummy. The service was extremely efficient and the desk personal very helpful and courteous.

When reading reviews, it looked great. Staying here, it's even better. Right off the exit on 65 and across the parking lot from Applebee's, made this a perfect choice. And, CLEAN rooms and nice folks, here, and not a room left, so get reservations online before stopping. Thank you!

I stayed here for one night on my way to a conference in New Orleans. (When possible, I prefer to drive rather than fly.) The trip from Ohio southward was a horrible one -- extended delay construction zones, accidents, and maddening traffic -- so when I finally arrived at the motel I was just thrilled to be out of my car. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and efficient. The check-in process took under 5 minutes. The room was clean, updated, and equipped with everything I needed: refrigerator, microwave, ironing board, toiletries, etc. Everything worked well (great water pressure!) and the rate of $124.00 was definitely reasonable. There are many restaurants nearby, including an Applebee's next door, an IHOP a block away, Hardee's across the parking lot, and several others along the main highway, U.S. 72. The only issue I experienced, and this is not the motel's fault, was the traffic noise. But hey, you're along an interstate and a major U.S. highway, I guess there will be noise, huh? No biggie: the a/c unit had a "fan only" setting and that provided some nice white noise to help drown out the traffic. I will add that the only noise I heard was traffic; I didn't hear anything from other rooms or guests. After my conference I'll be headed this way again and may just stop on my way home.

What a pleasure to walk into a clean, odor-free room. Easy access to Interstate, no-hassle reservation. Just the ticket for a restful night before continuing on our journey. We make the trip from WI to FL every winter and have stayed in some properties that were substandard, but not this one. Unless you require chocolates on your pillow, choose this motel.

The toilet flange was broken, the phone did not work but worst of all once in the room the door jammed and could not get out. No phone and a door that would not operate. I called with my cell ...Their response was they would take care of it when we checked out. I said NO! We are trapped send someone now! Also rudest front desk person I have encountered.

We stayed here for the weekend while attending a class. The price was fantastic and so was the hotel. The rooms were clean and looked like they'd been recently remodeled. The breakfast was on par with the Holiday Inn Express next door, but at half the price. The front desk folks were very friendly and responsive. The bed and bathroom linens were soft and comfortable. The bed was comfy and the shower was great. We will definitely be staying here again.

We stayed here on the way to and from Alabama. This is not the quality of a Best Western we are used to. The rooms have doors facing the outside. Only 2 levels and both times we were put on the first floor (assume no king beds on 2nds floor?) even though I always request highest floor. The beds were hard, lots of traffic and the walls are thin. Breakfast was typical. Check in both times took a long time even though we were the only ones checking in the first time and the second stay there were 2 people working the desk but only one was checking people in and there was one couple in front of us and it took longer than usual because she started visiting with them. The area was booked otherwise we would have gone to another hotel on the way home. Would not recommend staying unless they update their beds, even then it would be better to pay more and stay at a hotel in the area that had doors inside.

A very decent highway hotel. Great dining options nearby. Similar hot breakfast options to Holiday Inn Express. I've had better coffee than what's on offer here at the brrakfast bar. Overall a great option for overnight stay.

I stay at multiple Best Westerns for my work and each one has been good but this one in Athens is hands down become my favorite! Although this is an older hotel you really would never know it as it has been refurbished. The best part about traveling with your pets is it has hardwood floors, no carpet!! It is by far the cleanest hotel I have EVER stayed in and I am talking baseboards and vents clean,,,I actually am staying here now during a move to another state. Circumstances have led us to be here now a week instead of a day and I am grateful to have stayed here opposed to anywhere else. Every single staff member here has a good attitude and has been helpful to anything I have needed. Josh who works at the front desk (part of management team?) has the BEST attitude at 7 am then anyone I have met. He really is a stellar employee and I am hoping he will come work for me (: The manager here also is the same, I always see her bouncing around here helping her employees and that right there says a lot . You can tell by the cleanliness and how efficiant the hotel is that she takes great pride in her job and her employees. So if you are traveling this way and trying to make a decision where to stay there is no doubt this is the place. It is inexpensive, pet friendly, smoking or non-smoking rooms, and you can walk to any restraunt you want to eat at in this area (there is literally an Applebees, Ruby Tuesday and IHop basically in each corner of their parking lot. I decided to stay here on my personal time and drove 45 min out of the way straying from my other favorite BW just for the simple fact of how clean this place really is and the rooms are a perfect fit for all of my needs!! Thanks for the awesome stay guys, when we visit this is where we will be staying!!

Great hotel for the price. Friendly staff. Great location off the interstate. Older hotel but clean and roomy. Exterior corridors for those who prefer them. Comfortable beds. Pet friendly with plenty of green space.

Traveling with the dogs has never been easier. Rooms are great - on ground level, no carpet and specious enough to have two dog beds. Nice walking area for the dogs and quiet and comfortable for us. It's good to know we have a great place to recoup before the rest of our trip south.

Stayed one night on the way to Florida For the price this motel was excellent. Room clean and breakfast was ok. Easy access from Highway. Several restaurants nearby. I would stay here again. If in the area.

While driving to our Florida destination, we booked a night at this BW along our route. We found the accommodations to be excellent for what we needed, a really good nights rest. The room was very clean and peaceful. Desk staff, enthusiastically, sought to make sure we were taken care of, even accommodating us with a 1st floor room so we could park right by our door. What was the bigger surprise, was the great breakfast they served in the morning! Especially inviting was the fantastic coffee. Hotels generally don't rank high in terms of their coffee with me, a former coffeehouse owner, but they have great coffee and a very good, diverse and hot breakfast. We'll try to come by again, in our future travels to Florida!

Great location within walking distance of several restaurants and fast-food spots. Room was above clean and appeared to have been recently updated. Pillows were some of the most comfortable I've ever had. Only slight problem is a lack of outlets at desk and at bedside so it's not easy to charge device or use CPAP machines. Breakfast was more than adequate and well-stocked in a room that was kept neat and clean. Powdered scrambled eggs were disappointing but not all that unusual. Josh was very helpful at check-in and I left thinking I'd gotten more for my money than is often the case.

This is by far the worst Best Western I have ever seen. It is obviously a refurbished motel. The deadbolts don't work. But at least the sheets were clean. And don't bother prepaying the pet fee; they will charge you an additional $30 fee regardless.

rude at check in. slow internet. showed corporate discount and was told not given went online and it showed I could have gotten it. at least restaurants were in walking distance. won't stay here again.

We always stay here on our way from home in Indiana to and from Florida for the winter and a wedding this past summer. We have always had a pleasant stay. Our room was clean and well-supplied. Breakfast was more than adequate -- plenty of options. Area was very clean

It is an easy drive off I-65 with the Best Western close by. The rooms were clean, modestly done, and up-to-date. We were within walking distance to an Applebees who provided 10% off if you were staying at this Best Western. Breakfast was offered at 5am which was helpful for our southern trip ahead. This has been our stop after 644 miles of driving for the past six years. We highly recommend it.

Had stayed in a Best Western hotel a couple years ago that we really liked, so decided we'd try another one on our trip to Florida. We were very impressed with our stay, for the price we paid. There are really only two important things we look for in a hotel, a clean room and comfortable bed. Best Western does not disappoint.

What a lucky find. Forced to ammend my travel plans due to weather so I decided to "take a chance in Athens" ( I had a really good experience at Best Western in Madison,AL earlier in the year). Great stay(s), and the proof is that it was two different rooms in the same motel. Price was reasonable (great in fact, when I think of all the places I've stayed and paid more for less). Within 200 yds from about four restaurants, easy access to I-65 but far enough away from everything that it was quiet. Room(s) were maintained to identical standards, clean, everything worked (TV, internet, heater, good water pressure on second floor) and a good breakfast to help get the day started. This is truely a "travel motel" every license plate in the parking lot was from somewhere in snow country; I guess it's true that the "snow-birds" know all the best places to stay. It's about 15 minute drive to the Decatur (AL) airport and about 30 minutes to the Huntsville airport (no traffic). Everything you want and expect in a motel when you're travelling. Definitely stay again if I'm in that area

This is an old school motel (no inside hallways; all rooms face the outdoors). But it is being nicely updated and well maintained. Our room was spacious. Furniture is bland but bed was super comfy. Was very quiet despite I-65 right outside. Two restaurants real close by (Applebees and Logan). Breakfast was fresh and plentiful. Good job everyone.

The Best Western in Athens if very clean and the beds are comfortable. It was very close to restaurants and shopping. Conveniently located by the interstate. I will stay here again on my next trip to Athens.

Good value, nice clean room and very nice and helpful staff. Breakfast was good with a nice variety and wifi was strong and easy to use. Plus got a 10% discount at Lawler's BBQ by showing room key. I will stay here again.

Place was clean and nice employee and breakfast was good and people was very nicei recommend anyone to stay and breakfast was nice and didn't have keep asking for towels and soap always there for you ,

This motel was most likely a Super8. The rooms are quite similar, not up to BW standards. Looks like BW is buying up motels, painting, doing a little remodeling. Saw this in Okeechobee, Fl. By the way the bed matress felt like it came with the original building.

I drive an Auto Transport truck for a living, and its often difficult to find a good hotel that has tractor trailer truck parking. This hotel not only had great parking for big trucks, but everything about this hotel exceeded my expectations. There are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance to eat at. The friendly staff made us feel like family.

Who says you can't get blood out of a turnip? This is an older hotel:( Yet, they get the most out of the place by how it is managed in my opinion:) As soon as I checked in, Josh and the young lady running the front desk was polite and inviting:) Our room was overall comfortable:) The bed was a little squeaky:( The toilet a lot clunky:( But it was a quiet night and we heard very little outside and nothing around us which made for a good night sleep:) The grounds are very clean and detailed, they had someone cleaning as I went for free coffee at 7:00am this morning:) Breakfast is much like other hotels:) Sausage, eggs, biscuits and a few other things:) Again everything in this area is also clean and organized:) The lobby came off the same way, wry detailed and well run. I was greeted each time with a sincere smile:) THOUGHT to staff- Add coffee cup sleeves, which was good and HOT:) Also rooms lack phone outlets. Still, great job and thanks for the stayyyyyyy??Room#130

I typically don't like staying at Best Westerns, unless it's a Plus or Premier, but we decided to give this one a try. We sifted through the reviews and figured for the price it was worth a shot. We arrived late (2am). Check in was quick and easy and the gentleman helping us was very kind and helpful. When walking in the room, it had a bit of a musty smell, nothing unbearable. The room was very clean and inviting. It could use some touch ups here and there, but overall, it was a nice surprise for a $70 room. It has some updates and everything we needed for our stay. The bed was comfy and the towels were very soft. The pillows are pretty horrible though. But overall for the price, we were pleased with the stay! If you're wanting a cheap place to sleep, give this place a try!

My husband's family is in Athens, and we go there once each year. We have been staying at this Best Western for the past 17 years. We have never had a complaint, so we continue to return. It has had some updates over the years and hopefully they will continue. There are 4 restaurants within walking distance.

This was a fantastic hotel to stay in to break up our long trip. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, and the shower was hot. The breakfast was great and more than I expected. They had pancakes, biscuits, gravy, sausage, eggs, and assorted fruit, cereal, and muffins. I would definitely recommend this place to families looking for a place to stay on a budget.

On our Florida road trips we stay at Best Westerns. No frills, but always clean, no smells, comfortable beds, fast check in. Reasonably priced. Just what we need on for our back n forth Florida road trips.

Service was excellent!! I typically do not stay in hotels with out side entrance.. But tired of traveling so stopped ! Josh our clerk was friendly and very helpful ! The rooms looked remodeled and bed was comfortable! Will Stay again

My family and I stoped here on the way to Gulf Shores. The room was clean, up-to-date, and fairly priced; the staff was very helpful; and the breakfast was good and fresh. The only thing that caused me to drop the rating a bit was that the beds were not very comfortable; they were very hard. Other than the hard beds, this was a very nice stay, and we will definitely consider booking here again!

We stopped overnight due to heavy traffic on our way home from Gulf Shores. The room was clean, no musky smell. Bed was comfortable. Close to restaurants. Close to the interstate. Josh checked me in and he was very nice and called to make sure our room was ok and we didn't need anything. We stay again.

We stopped here because they had rooms dedicated to travelers with pets. The floor was hard, not carpeted, and the place was very clean with no smells. In other words, it was perfect. There was a simple breakfast included -- not special, but it got us on the road.

My two year old, husband, and I stayed here on our way to Panama City during a bad storm. We got in about two a.m. The hotel was very clean, plenty of room, and the bed was very comfortable. A little on the pricey end, but not too bad.

Room and air were quiet. Room was clean and well kept. Bathroom was clean. No bugs seen. Pool was small. Great location. Applebees, Logans in the parking lot. Shoney's, Ruby Tuesday and Starbucks very close by.

The hotel is right off the exit ramp, easy to find. The room was clean, no issues with the sink or tub draining. Bed was comfortable. No issues with the wifi. Good breakfast in the morning (several hot items, eggs, sausages). The front desk staff was very courteous. Very good room for the price. There are several restaurants nearby within walking distance.

the inn is clean and comfortable and not far from downtown, like the hotels from this chain its really worth the money you pay for... breakfast has greek yogurt and feta cheese and lots of fruits and bread

Made a reservation a week prior to arrival- when I arrived I'm informed the room I reserved was not available because it was given to "in-house" guests- I have no idea what that meant and why they would give my room to someone else. Then she acted like she was going to compensate me for this by discounting my room- but when I get my bill all she did was give me the rate for the room they put me in- as it was a lower rate then the room I reserved! But she gave me a rate that was $5 more than what it would have been if I had reserved it ahead of time- so instead of making it right, they added insult to injury. I stay a lot at BW's but not this one again. Tell me the truth and treat me fairly and I am reasonable to deal with- bit don't lie to me and take advantage of me.

Very nice stay clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. What else do you need on a driving trip stopover. We will use this location every time we travel to the Florida panhandle. Perfect distance between Columbus, Ohio and Destin, Florida.

We stopped for the night on our way to Destin, Florida. Room was nice and clean. Staff were very nice and helpful. Didn't eat breakfast other than juice and yogurt, but selection seemed fine. Only issue was the remote to the television didn't work very well, but didn't matter much to us since we had our tablets and that kept us occupied until we fell asleep. All in all a positive experience.

This was not one of best hotels for a Best Western, older hotel but our room was clean and bed comfy, staff was great, good for an over night stay, good breakfast plenty of room to eat and move around, all we ask for is clean room and good bed, which was both, would stay again if for an overnight stay.Lady at the front desk when we checked in was super nice! Like the Best Westerns and we usually try to book one when ever we travel if one in the area, but again this one is good for overnight stay.

We used to only stay at Best Westerns because they were consistently comfortable and well-appointed. This visit was a disappointment. The parking was extremely limited, the breakfast was barely passable and half the equipment in the fitness was broken. The staff was hard-working and responsive. Honestly, if I had paid $80 or $90 for the room, I would have been pleasantly surprised. But I spent almost as much here as I did on a suite that was 10 minutes from the beach.

pretty nice place staff very kind and breakfast was one of the best i ever had any where was very happy with all the food items they had and was able to use a coupon from the travel plaza we stopped at in Alabama and saved us some money.

Traveling the rooms were clean & the staff was friendly with a nice atmosphere, Apple Bee's was located across parking lot, great food and service, I would definitely stay again everything was close and convenient,

The woman checking us in was very nice and accommodating. The lobby and breakfast area was so nice and clean. We booked a King room on the first floor and it was comfortable and very clean. Our only issue was the shower faucet/shower head. Both appeared to be detaching from the shower wall and the shower head had a leak. So it was spraying off to the side when turned on. The water pressure is next to nothing unless you want a cold shower and even then, it almost isn't worth the hassle. Room 132 needs major shower updates! If that hadn't been a problem, I would have given this hotel a 5-star rating.

Rooms are clean, The front desk is friendly, The breakfast bar is good, But goes fast. They do not restock the breakfast bar. . Parking is good. Now the bad. You can smell the smoke through the ventilation fan in the bathroom from the other rooms. Getting in and out of the street is not the best. The Hotel should have a weekly rate. The Wifi limitations will not please you. The laundry room is not the best.

Stopped for one night on our way south. We had a first floor king room. Friendly staff at check in. Room was clean and comfortable. Nice size. Included two overstuffed chairs and ottoman, plus table and chair. Bed was comfy. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Hotel located next to interstate but didn't notice hwy noise when trying to sleep. Breakfast was adequate. Breakfast area neat and clean. Would stay here again on our way through. Decent price on the room ($81 incl tax and fees).

Lovely double bed room!! Clean!!, Quiet, Greg at check-in was GREAT! needed a carwash an he pointed out one 1/2 ablock away! Towels are thick and not worn out, beds were very comfortable! Room had a big TV and a fridge and microwave!! all for onder $90.00 bucks!! barrybert@gmail,com

I was very happy with my stay this past week. The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. The breakfast in the morning was excellent. Usually you get only a few choices like cereal and bagels. They however offered cereal bagels, muffins, eggs sausage bacon, biscuits and gravy waffles etc. I will definitely stay here again If Im in the area.

We've stayed here before traveling back and forth to Florida. Like the location "off" the Interstate. Many restaurant nearby "options", 3-4 or more within easy walking distance. All offer a 10-20% discount to BW guests. Nice swimming pool for use in warmer weather. Also, a nice fitness room, free breakfast, PC in lobby for guests plus room WIFI.

This is certainly an older hotel with all exterior doors. The rooms are very tired however the bed was made impeccably. The first room we were in was supposed to be a non-smoking queen room. We were told there were no first-floor rooms available. So we hold our bags up to the second floor. We walk in and it is horrid with smoke. We were meeting friends for dinner so we dropped our stuff and headed out. Upon our return we attempted to air the room out with the fan. at 11:00 PM my asthma was starting to kick in and I requested a different room. They were able to accommodate me with a first floor king size bed. The room smelled fine and the bed was comfortable but the room was very tired. This was the first time we've been to a Best Western since they changed their sign logo. Obviously the quality is not there and we certainly will think long and hard before we ever stay at a Best Western again.

Value was good. Location was great for restaurants and interstate. Bed was comfortable and plenty of pillows. Very impressed with cleanliness of room. Property was clean and well lighted. Breakfast was ok.

This is a freshly painted, clean and comfortable place to stop for the night. We stayed in a queen room which was ADA compliant. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, the wifi very good. The breakfast was ample (scrambled eggs, sausage patties, biscuits/gravy, yogurt, cereal, pancakes, etc.) I can't see complaining about this selection. Even the more expensive motels don't have a whole lot more than this. The breakfast room opened at 5 am, which was nice for the early risers who needed to get on the road. The check in process was fine. The person behind the counter was dealing with a lot, including people in their rooms calling in about faulty tv remotes (just go to the desk, people; why do you make the motel staff come to your room with the new remote?) They were pretty busy that day, but the room did not reflect this, and that's what counts. It was a nice comfy place to sleep after a long long drive escaping below zero temperatures in frigid Wisconsin. We would not hesitate to stay in the Best Western Athens Inn again!

Check-in was bad, we were there at 2:45pm and told "it's not 3" They were out of pancake batter and had turned of the ice machines, due to cold. But no mention at check-in or alternatives for ice. Told signs couldn't be computer printed, had to be professionally made. WHAT ??? Should have had ice at front desk for guest. Breakfast lady did a good job and the rest of the staff did well, but desk staff an issue. We travel through, to and from Fl several times a year and will have think about staying here again. Gave service an avg ratting for the rest of the staff.

The stop is convenient if one is heading south. The continental breakfast starts at 5 a.m. Your stay includes 10% off at Applebees Restaurant There was an update on the hardware at the sink and in the shower in a very comfortable room which includes a desk. Service was great and they even saved me a newspaper.

Very nice stay. Everyone was very nice.Breakfast could have had a few more items. Had a lot of different options for Dinner, that were with in walking distance.Was easy to see from the high way and easy to get to. then easy to get back on the high way.

I stayed twice at this hotel on my trip to and from Florida. Both times the staff was friendly and efficient and my room was spotless. The bed was comfortable. I ate breakfast both times and the hot breakfast was good and had a good variety of choices. I paid $70 for each stay and that was a great price. Also, the hotel is right off I-65, so there were no issues with finding the hotel or getting back on the interstate. Overall a very good choice and price. I have stayed there on two trips and will stay there again if the opportunity arises.

The hotel was dirty. Everything looked old and used. There were bugs all over the room that were over an inch long. The internet was very slow. They quoted me $67.99 per night but ended up paying around $71 plus taxes and fees.

hotel staff was nice and kind clean rooms varev amassing staff nice stay clean rooms grate staff a few things outdated but amassing place to stay best hotel in Athens will be reviewing on you tube 200 castors omfg Expedia this is bs

This hotel is very close to other hotels. It is priced better and has similiar qualities to the other nearby hotel. I was happy staying here but cannot offer much as I was just here as a drive through stay over. Did not get to check out amenities but the internet was fine and the bathroom nice.

we have been staying here for years and always have been satisfied! clean rooms, well lighted and feeling of safe environment. Nearby restaurants, shopping,etc. Sometimes it is business and sometime leisure.

Nice clean room, helpful and pleasant staff and very nice free breakfast! Easy access right along the interstate. Room was clean and bed slept nicely after hours of driving! Will stay there again when we come back thru the area!

My most grateful thanks to Nilda who runs this breakfast area with such professionalism and her natural loving manner to all of the guests. All the food was kept replenished at all times and the area so clean. It was certainly a wonderful stay here.

Don't let the dated exterior fool you. Our newly updated room was spacious, clean, and accommodating. The hot breakfast was just what I needed for the long drive ahead. The $20 pet fee was our only mild gripe, but the low price of the room made up for it. Don't spend more at other properties when you can have a similar clean and comfortable room here.

Comfortable, good staff, polite, good beds, clean. OK location, plentiful parking, good hot breakfast. Were givenan out of the way room as there was a convention which was appreciated as being quiet. We recommend

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel and it will be the only hotel we stop at when we go to florida (which he do 2 or 3 times a year) I now give it five stars because they are pet friendly and the breakfast.....good selection good quality and it opens at 5 am since we like to be on the road early it's perfect for us....keep up the good work and we look forward to being your guests many time in the future.

We spent one night at the Best Western in Athens. This appears to be an older hotel with some upgrades. Our room was on the back side and on the bottom floor. It was a fairly small room with two queen beds. We started out in one bed, but since we both kept rolling to the middle, we moved to the other bed and it was much better. The bathroom area was adequate, but the toilet kept running all night. I'd say it would run about twice a minute and shut off. We just shut the door and since we were tired it did not bother us. The breakfast is the typical Best Western menu, but there was not fruit at all. This place was ok for one night, but we would not stay there for more than a one night stay.

Below average price for a room with a very comfortable bed. My wife and I stayed for four nights while visiting relatives in the area. They also allow pets as do many of the motels in the area. Motel seemed to be full every night. Biggest complaint id that on our second night we were found to be locked out of our room and once we got in there had been no maid service that day. I was told that they made a mistake of thinking were were only staying one night, but that doesn't answer why the room was cleaned up, etc. We were at least given new clean linen.

Stopped at this hotel on our way south. Hotel staff was friendly and check in was easy. However when we got to the room, it was in very poor condition. Carpets were dirty, bathroom was not well maintained. Vending machine was an old can pop machine that only took quarters, looked like it was made in the 1970's. Would not recommend.

very clean hotel. great price. good breakfast. helpful staff. location is ok, a little out of the way of major highways but easy to get back on. we will stay here again if we get tired on our drive to or from florida's panhandle.

Nicely updated hotel. Good breakfast and service. You get your penny's worth here! I would say that in the area, which is Athens, AL, they have a lot of competition and they are up to the challenge! The best value for your dollar is at this particular location. Well worth it!

The staff upon registering was very friendly. The bathroom in the room gave the impression of being dirty. Actually, it was a little but nowhere near nasty or anything like that. It looked like they got to a "good enough" stopping point on the remodeling and quit. I had a smoking room and the bathroom fan stayed on all night long. Maybe they all do, I don't do hotels much. When I checked out I had to wait for the lady in the t-shirt (at a BW?) to finish her chatting about nothing with someone else before she gave me her attention long enough to check out. The pancake machine stopped working but they did get it going again. The pancakes were okay, nothing special. Sure wish they'd had the waffle maker instead. The sausage ran out twice and there was hardly anyone in the breakfast room. IF I'D KNOWN upon booking what the experience would be like, I would have definitely stayed another night at the Days Inn down the road and saved a little money. It was actually a better stay (the night before) and breakfast but I'd already booked my second night's stay at BW.

We stopped here on a road trip. The staff was the friendliest of our entire vacation! Pros: Comfortable bed, ease to park near room, Large chair/ottoman in King room, large vanity, good coffee. Cons: Felt like it was still in remodeling mode... some new items/some cracks/unpainted areas. TV/remote were older style, OLD faucets which made it either scalding hot water or lukewarm.

Need a place to rest for the night while traveling this is a place to look into. Value wise it is very good and breakfast is not bad either. Bed was average and decor was slightly run down ,but for a stopover it is a good place to stay.

This hotel meets and exceeds the Best Western standards. While it is not a Plus many aspects would meet those standards. Check in was effortless. I am glad the Best Western policy is to confirm identity by looking at the drivers license. The rooms are clean and spacious. Shower is in a separate room from the vanity. Very convenient. The desk is large and well lit. Breakfast was excellent and what you have come to expect. The breakfast area was kept clean and stocked.

Our room was nice and clean. Beds were comfortable. Check out was quick and easy. Breakfast was good but busy and couldn't find a place to sit when we first came. The only complaint I have is our room smelled smoky even though it was a smoke-free room. We had to air it out.

We enjoyed our overnight stay at this hotel during our Road Trip from Florida and can recommend it to other travelers. 1. Bed – Great – very comfortable after a long day on the road 2. Cleanliness – Excellent 3. Quiet – Excellent 4. Size of the room – Excellent 5. The Internet worked perfectly 6. Breakfast – Loved that they had the automatic pancake machine – even though it was having a few hiccups – and the sausage was very good! This well-cared-for 2 star hotel is old skool and the room was “dark” but the renovations were nice and appreciated. We would definitely stay here again!

We stayed here for one night on our way home from vacation. We had a non smoking king room on the ground floor. The room was clean, comfortable bed, nice decor, quiet, perfect air conditioning, super nice shower with shelves and grab bar. Nice breakfast. Easy and smooth check in and out. Ruby Tuesday restaurant next door that gives a 10% discount for BW guests. The hotel is just seconds off of I 65. This is the nicest Best Western motel we have stayed in. I give it 5 stars!

A bit of a challenge to find a clean, affordable dog-friendly hotel but we did. I haven't stayed at this type of hotel for years but it was clean, recently updated and so affordable. Free wifi and breakfast and a nice little pool. The staff was friendly too. Located just off I-65, it couldn't have been more convenient. For the type of "hotel" this is, it deserves a 5* rating.

We booked last minute for a business trip for our workers! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!! They went above and beyond for us with booking our rooms! I would highly recommended this hotel to anyone!!

My husband and I stayed overnight here on our way down to Gulf Shores. Room was nice and clean, bed was comfortable and the free breakfast was good. It has scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuts & gravy, pancakes, cereal, bagels and muffins. There is an out door pool but we never used it. Also, there are a lot of restaurants and if you mention you are staying at the Best Western you get 10% discount.

stayed there on a wed. nite and got a great rate. guy at the front desk was friendly and got us our room quickly. don't remember his name but he was a young guy with longer hair. its right next to an applebees and a hardees so you have a dinner choice. breakfast was very good with everything you could possibly want and the dining area was very clean.

You will be hard pressed to beat this hotel for the price. I often travel from my home in Florida to my hometown in the midwest, I travel with my dog and its hard to find a good, pet friendly, hotels in the south. I found this little gem on Bringfido.com. The reviews were spot on. Obviously its not the Ritz Carlton but it is clean, modern, the staff is friendly and sits right off the interstate. Also 3 restaurants within walking distance which is really nice. This place will continue to get my business when I travel back and forth from Florida to the midwest.

This hotel was great the breasfast was good but this hotel didn't have made to order waffles like some other Best Westerns has this one had make to order made to order pancakes those didn't like and it comes out to thin but the eggs, sausage and gravy with bread was very good

Quick stay for leisure. The attendant at check in was very nice and got us to our room quickly. It was a last minute reservation but we were provided a very nice room. The hotel is within walking distance to several restaurants which is convenient.

We booked this hotel last minute to stay at on our drive home. We were looking for an inexpensive hotel close to the highway. We were very satisfied with the price and cleanliness of this hotel. I would recommend it if in the area.

Nice room, clean, refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave very useful. Workout room is clean and has tv and tredmill which I use every time I stay. Staff is helpful and nice. Exterior and Interior nicely decorated and comfortable.

Our company stays here regularly. The staff is pleasant, the rooms clean, and the area convient. Internet is about average speed, the pool while small is clean and well maintained. Beds are comfortable. Showers have ample pressure and the temp is high enough for my taste.

Booked this one based on reviews. Room was not very clean. There ants in the bed. We were put in a handicapped room. The refrigerator was up against the bed. The staff wasn't helpful or caring. When told about the problems with the room all I got was ok.

No complaints here. Room was perfect and clean. Wifi was fast and perfect for business work. Breakfast was hot and fresh. Very friendly. Another perk is that the hotel is centrally located around several restaurants. Never gonna struggle finding somewhere to eat!

This is the finest Best Western I have stayed in. All are usually good but this one is above the rest. The breakfast bar was the cleanest and best laid out of all I had see on this week-long trip. It was convenient to the Interstate with a nice restaurant close by. I have stayed at this one four times now and each time it is better and more enjoyable.

Very clean room and easy access from the highway. Wonderful free breakfast with omelets, sausage and biscuits. Our room was quiet and very large. No smell of smoke at all. The pool looked clean and pleasant.

Excellent place for a stay right off Hwy I 65. Lots of restaurants and gas stations to choose from. Very super clean and comfortable beds and wonderful hotel staff. Well lighted and an excellent breakfast.Very reasonable rate.

We stayed here 1 night while traveling to Gulf Shores. Location was perfect! Room was very clean, staff was awesome and the free breakfast was good. We liked it enough that we rebooked the same room for our return trip home.

Easy access, nice accommodation. Appreciated being able to have pets in room with hard surface floors (vs icky carpet!) Room was clean (floor seemed a bit dirty when i wiped up water drops around dogs water bowl-but not sure how clean a floor can get when cleaned between stays. It looked clean and was free of any hair or debris). Chair and bench were clean and spot free. Linens not luxurious but clean and very adequate-especially for the price. Appreciated ground floor availability for access to walk dogs. Also, area where i'm sure people walk their dogs was free of droppings-which was likely due to diligence of hotel staff, not consideration of other dog owners! Overall very good room experience and pleasant front desk staff.

Very accommodating gentleman for out late arrival Room was clean and comfortable, already cooled down and a welcome for a tired traveler Didn't have time or energy to shop for recommendations or prices

They do a very good job and are a friendly group. Good location and the hotel was very clean. It has a lot of restaurants near and it's right off the interstate. Price is ok for the area, always nice when it lower.

We booked this hotel based on its high Trip Advisor reviews, but would not stay! The hotel has NO interior corridors. It has NO elevator. People were loitering on the exterior steps and walkways. I did not feel safe. Instead we went to the Holiday Inn Express next door. This was our first major Trip Advisor disappointment after relying on recommendations to locate hotels on a 5 week driving trip in the USA. Mercifully, the young man at Reception cancelled our reservation without any fuss.

the hotel recently remodeled and pleasantly surprised and the price was fantastic room clean comfortable, breakfast good except I wish they would serve until at least 10 a.m, pool nice, staff friendly

Very clean. No smells. And it was a pet room. I especially like that the room was tile, NOT carpet. I wish all hotels would do that. Also located to good food and right next to the interstate. I give this hotel 10's across the board.

Nice and clean well appointed hotel, super good folks, great breakfast with employees (even the maintenance man went the extra mile to assist!) that care for your comfort with pride! I almost skipped this hotel as the rates simply seemed to low...Glad I didn't ! This will be my future place of choice when business calls me back to Huntsville.

everything about this hotel was very pleasant,including the location, was vert easy access off and on the expressway would definitly recommend this hotel to anybody traveling in this direction and would sty there again

This is the best hotel to stay if your in Athens Al. I have stayed here every 6-7 weeks for the last 2 years and never been disappointed. Access to the highway is a breeze, and you can walk next door to a few chain restaurants like Applebee's, Ruby Tuesday and others for diner or lunch. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast has many options like cheese omelets, sausage , pancakes, cereal, pastries, and of course coffee, juice and fruit. They have a computer you can use and you can get a copy of the daily USA paper. Can't go wrong here.

This hotel is very close to I65, next door to an Applebee's for food and drink. Hotel room was clean and nice, rooms and amenities all seem new in rooms. Outstanding breakfast in the morning closes @9am. Workout room is very small with limited equipment but it was adequate. The staff was salty and looked mad that you are there. I will stay again if I'm near.

The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The reservationist when I called to reserve room was able to place me in a room on the ground floor near the office. I am a senior citizen traveling alone and appreciated this. My room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. I highly recommend this property!

I do a lot of traveling, love the rewards program. The room had some issues,but tolerable.The toilet was broken and the door plate was coming off the door. Location is In a very convenient area, close to a lot of restaurants. Pool was nice. Would use this location again.

My family and were on our way to florida and stopped here to sleep. This was a nice hotel that offers several discounts to the surrounding restaurants. They also serve a nice complimentary breakfast with starts at 5 am......great for us since we wanted.to be back on the road by 6 am.....staff was very friendly and helpful

I never have any problems at this hotel-great place to stay. I recommend it highly to any travelers passing through North Alabama. The rooms are very nice-great bed, air conditioning, shower and TV as well.

Excellent value for the price paid. Very attentive desk staff, both night and morning. Wifi wasn't pokey, and while I didn't eat the breakfast, I liked what I saw. Plenty of restaurants in the area, and it's clean. Would definitely stay here again.

Best western athens is a frequent stop for me while working at brownsferry. The Wi-Fi is good and there is a semi truck parking near by for our truck and trailer. Breakfast ain't bad and there is a Applebee next door.

Went for a wedding and had to stay 2 night. Great service. Very impressed with the room at how spacious it was and how comfortable the beds were. The bathroom was enormous! Plenty of space to put our luggage. Would definitely stay again if we had to stay overnight in the area.

Everything was perfect, great price, clean room and great breakfast. Staff was very friendly and the place was very comfortable and quiet. I would suggest that anyone should be comfortable here. Just off the interstate.

Very nice hotel. The check in was very quick with a very friendly desk associate. She checked me in quickly and told me of the restaurants in the area that would give me a 10 percent discount by showing my Best Western room card. I had an accessible room, so my room may be very different from a standard room. The room was very clean, and had a microwave oven and a large refrigerator. The beds were very comfortable. With the accessible room, the bathroom is probably different from a standard bathroom.. The bathroom was huge. There was a lot of counter space, and of course the counter was low for wheelchair accessibility. The shower had an adjustable shower head. There are many restaurants in walking distance. Applebees is next door and several others are across a not busy street. Very good choice.

Group of us stopped for the night on our way to Panama City beach. Nice stop over. The girl at the front desk was very nice. On the way Back home stop there again for the night the girl at the front desk wasn't that nice as the first night we stayed there. The room we had the second time we stayed one of the beds was broken down in the middle. No sleep that night. But overall i would recommend it.

The place was very dirty. One room in our group had hair all over the bed upon arrival. One room had pet urine all over the rugs. The floor was extremely filthy. All of our socks were stained with filth. Overall experience was bad.

Great stay. Hotel has been totally renovated since last stay. Modern,very clean. Hot shower with new adjustable arm on shower head. Good breakfast selection and well stocked. Quick check in. Friendly staff. Very quiet. Heard no traffic. Great price. Will stay again

Never stay any where else. My husband has had a stroke. We always stay here because he knows his way around. We usually stay on the Hardee's side next to office. Very friendly staff and we fill safe at this location

I stayed here as it is a pet friendly hotel. I was just making a night stop halfway. The hotels rooms are on the outside which made it easy for me to park my car right in front of the room and unload and load. I asked for a room in the front ground floor as these were outside rooms but the pet-friendly rooms are in the back. There was not really a place to walk the dog . The room itself was pretty clean and had hardwood floors which is nice with a pet. The shower was nice and the bathroom and sink area was clean. I wipe down every room I stay in the remote control, the switches, etc and they had not been wiped. The bed was not extremely comfortable. The bed sheet had been patched . The furnishings were a little shabby and tired-looking. Their curtains were extremely dirty I did not eat the breakfast the next morning but it appeared to be a pretty good breakfast and the area was very clean. What bothered me is that I left my cooler in the room refrigerator and when I called the next day to ask that they send it to me it was a small expandable cooler that I could carry on my shoulder. They had not found the cooler. The man at the desk said he would check around but called back and said that it had not been found. It was not the type of cooler that would be thrown away as it was llike a purse. The corporate office had also sent me a survey so I asked about the cooler during the survey and they also said they had checked and could not find it. For that reason I would not stay there again.

Terrific location off the I65! Immediately of the exit. Room was of a good size - well appointed. Lots of restaurants close by. Staff was pleasant and very helpful. Very clean and the bed was comfortable. Would stay again!!

This facility is trying to update but is not there as yet. The room was ok but still a little shabby. We had two rooms and the door wouldn't close on one of them. It took 30 minutes to finally get moved to a different room. There was only one person working and she was very busy. Definitely understaffed. The Internet was terrible. The breakfast was just ok. There were bars on the vending machines which did not give us a warm & fuzzy feeling. We probably would not stay here again unless we were desperate.

This hotel seems to be old and tired, however the beds and bedding were clean and comfortable. Some things had been updated, but it was still tired looking. We stayed here on our way to Destin, Florida. The price was less expensive than the other hotels at that exit.

Reasonably Clean and nice bedding. Front desk folks could be more friendly. Multiple items not filled for breakfast. Price too high for a motel in a small town. Everything worked in room. Friends that had another room had a non working tv.

Too many violations to list; I would never stay at this location nor any other Best Western. If you value your safety, do not stay at this hotel, especially if you are a single female. The personnel were insensitive to the harm they caused me.

Room was clean and parts were updated (like vanity and mirror), but the bathroom door was the original and it didn't close all the way. Also the door to the outside was old and there was daylight coming through the bottom. Disappointed that the pool was closed. The website should alert people that the pool (which is outdoor) is not heated and not available until May. Location is great, walking distance to several restaurants. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was just okay, powdered eggs and standard fare, but the pancake maker was a big hit with the kids. I would probably stay here again but might spend a little more for a place with an indoor pool

I'd never stay in Athens again in my life..terrible place, not worth your time or money . The breakfast is cheap and stale the beds are hard and the pillows feel like the are falling apart from the inside out. I'd rather sleep in my car and save my money,

Very nice clean rooms. Very much recommend. I stay in hotels around 100 times per year and this one is nice and the price is reasonable. Breakfast was average of a motel but overall was hot and fresh.

We have stayed here many times in the past on our way to Florida. It has been a good while since we have stayed here and it was our first time since the remodel. The improvements are great and the room was clean. We were able to bring our pets, which was great. The complimentary breakfast was good with many selections to choose from. Our only drawback was our room had a very strong smoke smell. I believe the pet friendly rooms are also the smoking rooms so this is understandable. Overall we were very pleased with our stay and would definitely stay here on our way through again.

Finally sat down to write review. Stayed for three wks. at Best Western Athens.My Husband worked at TVA this motel was close to job. My husband works around the country, usually his job last 4-6 wks so I really get to meet the staff and all the people that clean the rooms and take care of the property. I can honestly say that this motel was the cleanest and most friendlyest place I stayed at. The staff and all the workers were wonderful. Would recommend Best Western Athens Alabama.

We booked t his hotel because it was close to our destination and was very pleased with the choice. The hotel is near the interstate and easy to find. We were close restaurants and were even given a discount at several.

Spent one night here on our way back from New Orleans to Indy. Rooms were super clean and quiet. Great black out curtains insured a great sleep. Beds were comfortable and nice clean bathrooms. Breakfast was great...not just continental but full service offerings that were quality. Will definitely make this one of our regular road trip stops.

We reserved a room with Jennifer requesting king non smoking first floor with a cc via cell phone while on road that early aft(2:00) Arrived at 5:10 and was told no reservation and only doubles on second floor! I was a bit upset and asked where my reservation might be ..JOSEPH informed he had no idea and did I want the room or not? I said what I would really like is an apology and his reply!! "WHY SHOULD I APOLOGIZE? I DIDNT DO ANYTHING WRONG!" And he was so serious when saying it!! So needless to say we left and won't return. BW has sent an email apologizing.

We stopped here for the night on the way to Florida. It was very clean and the staff was very friendly. It will be my go to hotel from now on when we are road tripping to Florida. The free breakfast was also much better than most. Thanks again!

Perfect stopping point on trip from Indiana to Gulf Shores. Clean rooms, quiet, good breakfast. Russell Stover just down road for you chocolate lovers. Several eating places close by. Huntsville Space Center not far for a side trip.

I recently stayed the other week while on business. There isn't anything unusual to report about this place, so this review will be boring and short. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and your complimentary breakfast, though I didn't try it. The plus to this hotel is that you can show your room key at several of the nearby restaurants and get a discount. Give this place a try, you have nothing to lose. Boom!

Found this hotel on our way driving from Cleveland to Metairie, Louisiana. It was great! Comfortable, affordable, and friendly. So pleased with Best Western that we joined their Loyalty Program and then stayed at Best Westerns in Metairie, LA and Bowling Green, KY. Fast internet, good breakfast, and very helpful staff.

Nice place to stay in Athens, near the interstate. Room was clean and in good working order. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good and food and drink was kept stocked. Will stay here again when we are in Athens, AL.

Stop The staff was very friendly.at Best Western in Athens, Al on our way to Gulf Shores, AL. The hotel was nice, clean, and had a great breakfast selection. The had pancakes, biscuits & sausage gravy, sausage links which were outstanding, scrambled eggs, pastry, hot and cold cereal. The only thing that we had difficulty with was their WiFi. The staff was very friendly. I would recommend this hotel.

We had a very nice clean room and the breakfast before driving the next day was excellent. We have stayed at Best Western before, but the quality of this hotel and its staff was outstanding. Very convenient for a bite to eat the night we arrived.

This hotel is one of the best EVER in the family affordable category of hotels! It's been a while since I stayed at a Best Western, but we were tired of driving, needed a hotel that was pet friendly, & this one got good reviews. All they had left was a room with two doubles, but we took it. I figured if it was clean & had a bed, it would do. Well! I knew as soon as we walked in the seasonally scented & tastefully decorated lobby that this hotel was more than just a clean bed! To the left of the check-in desk was hot coffee with REAL creamer (and not just that powdered crap, as my husband said), and to the right of the desk was an iced water cooler complete with fresh lemons. I suppose I'm somewhat of a hotel snob because I ADORE staying in famous/historic hotels when we can, & I LOVE all the little extra things most of them do to make you feel welcome. Best Western Athens Inn is that kind of place. The young lady working the desk that night was friendly, helpful, & made us feel right at home. It was obvious that she was proud to work for Athens Inn & was happy to be there. Every staff member we met was the same! Remarkable! I can't say that all of those qualities have been evident in some of my "bathrobe hotels." In addition to the marvelous staff, the hotel has been newly renovated--including granite tub/shower walls & lovely, non-carpet flooring in the rooms. Fresh & clean. Also, the complementary FULL breakfast was one of the best we've ever had at this type hotel. Any negatives? There is a $20 pet fee, which is not unreasonable, and it was well worth it. Thank you for a lovely experience!!

Spent the night here on business and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of rest for such a great price. Newly renovated and clean rooms. Comfortable beds and could not here any noises from other rooms. Staff was great and so was breakfast. Would definitely stay here again. Also just down the road to the west open Thurs thru Sunday is a great barbecue shack called smoking on the Boulevard

Getting older, my travel days are shortening (just not the endurance anymore). Given what I do when I travel (I hike, walk, visit museums, go to national parks and state parks and do a lot of avoiding cities) This was a good stopping point for me in both directions of the trip. Convenient to the exit from I65, convenient to Fuel before getting back onto I65 .. good that they also honored my need for ground floor room (since I do have some disability level)

This hotel was what we were expecting for a stop over at the half way point of our trip...nothing fancy, but clean and located near good restaurants. The staff was very courteous and friendly. The breakfast was good. If we ever go through Athens, AL again and need a place to stay, we would certainly stay here.

We were traveling with friends to Florida and pulled in here to spend the night. The price was very reasonable, clean and a very nice complimentary breakfast. Alisha was at the desk when we checked in. Very helpful. Would stay here again.

Maintenance man entered room without knocking while wife was dressing. No electric outlet at work desk. Breakfast was so-so, parking for car w/trailer is not so good about 300 yards from room. Might train the night clerk in expressing friendly personality.

Staff was very pleasant to talk to and helpful is giving directions to vacation sites. They were always willing and available to assist you in your needs. The breakfast area was well-laid out. The rooms were easy to get to and were quiet for sleeping.

We have stayed at this motel before. It was fine. There have been upgrades and it is now wonderful. The price is great and the room was also. The manager we dealt with, Alisha, was marvelous. I totally recommend this establishment

Finding a nice pet friendly hotel can sometimes be a challenge. On a recent trip we traveled through Athens and I was not familiar with the area so checked the internet for dog friendly hotels. Their website said that they had a limited number of pet friendly rooms so I called them to be sure there was one available before I booked online. The young man who answered the phone was very helpful and told me which rooms he had available and how to check the website to know which rooms were pet friendly. I had not noticed this when I first looked so appreciated his help. Upon our arrival the desk clerk was friendly and efficient and the check in process quick and easy. The young man who checked us in gave us the names several restaurants in the immediate vicinity that gave a 10% discount for hotel guests. Our room was neat, clean, well appointed and had a microwave and fridge. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the towels were soft and fluffy. We really appreciated the fact that the floors were laminate in this pet friendly room. Many times when you stay in a pet friendly hotel the carpet smells like wet dog so having laminate floors in the pet friendly rooms at this hotel was a real bonus. We also appreciated that fact that the rooms opened to the outside which makes it much easier when you are traveling with a dog. Another bonus was an Applebee's restaurant right across from our room which made it easy for us to order a nice hot meal to eat in our room. The morning breakfast was very nice with many options including fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal,pancakes, eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, pastry, muffins, juice and lots of other things. The breakfast room was clean and someone checked it twice during the time I was eating to be sure everything was in order. When I checked out the two people as the desk were very friendly and helpful answering my questions about local routes I was unfamiliar with. Every aspect of our stay was positive and we certainly will stay there again if we travel through that area.

Our room was super clean. Bed were comfy. They had a good breakfast too. Loved the laminate floors in our room . No carpet!There was an Applebee's right out the door. Best of all we got to take our furry friend with us ! Thanks!

Older hotel but they have updated the paint and carpet in the rooms. There was an odd smell in our room, we weren't sure what that was. The bed was comfortable, breakfast was good. We did not like the fact that the rooms are entered from the outside. We like the security of inside entrances. The staff was the worst part of this stay. The check in clerk, Alesha I think, was so rude. When asked about local restaurants she replied, " I'm not from this city"....... Ok? You don't eat here? She spoke at us instead of speaking to us. The employee in charge of the breakfast area never smiled or spoke to anyone All she could do was shake her head and roll her eyes anytime she had to clean something up. An elderly couple accidentally overfilled their coffee and it got on the floor, she looked at them, rolled her eyes and wiped it up. We will not be returning based on the staff alone.

I stay at this Best Western every year. My family has a family reunion in Decatur Alabama every year. This Best Western is the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed at. And while the faces may change yearly at check-in/check-out, the service is always outstanding. They employ the correct persons for this job.

Great place to stay and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is comfortable.We stay here every year on our way to gulf shores Alabama never had any problems.The staff is very friendly and it is not loud like most places I have stayed.

We were moving from Louisiana and arrived very late in the evening. Not only was the clerk very sweet, but the room was wonderful! Clean, comfortable, and excellent after a long drive. We have stayed at this location before, and we'll continue to use this as our "half way" stopping point.

The staff made the stay and the room was exceptionally clean and well appointed. The breakfast lay out was also well accepted. Hot food, nothing cold and the whole place was very well kept! The prior night I stayed at a hotel across the street, great price (I thought) but between the spiders, smell, etc. The $ 16.00 more I spent at Best Western was the best $ 16.00 I've spent in a long time. Stay at the Best Western you will be happy you did!

Quality Hotel priced fair and quiet clean rooms. Room had comfortable beds and real clean linens. Rooms had a modern look and we fresh and bright. Breakfast was surprisingly good and they had a great selection of food items. Pool was clean,kid friendly and relaxing after a long day on the road. Hotel was located near restaurants and the interstate and you could walk to them. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Would stay again if in the area..

We stayed at two Best Westerns on our trip and were very pleased with both locations. The staff was very friendly and the full breakfasts were very good. The overall appearance of the hotel and room was very satisfactory. We will stay at Best Western in the future when possible when traveling.

Was a great price for the room we had, just remodeled inside the rooms. Had a good nights sleep and located with dinning close by. Breakfast was also great had a great meal, all the food we like to eat, would stay again.

We had excellent service when we 1st checked in.we. got to check in early. The pool was out for 3 days. We were a bit disappointed as it was very hot and we were looking forward to some pool time. The bathroom was huge and this was great. The shower was a mounted handheld which was hard to angle into tub if wanting to use as a shower. Weight machine in the fitness room was also out of service. The breakfast was a great assortment and the lady who took care of it kept it full and was very attentive. She had a smile for us every morning.

Great place to stop- many restaurants nearby. The Hotel is always clean and the bed are comfortable. The breakfast had a nice variety. The pool is clean. The only issue is that we had some pretty slow wifi.

I stayed overnight on a business trip. The room had recently been remodeled and was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and there are plenty of restaurants close by. I will definitely stay here again next time I'm in the area.

We needed a break on a long road trip and decided to stay here based off the reviews. I was a bit skeptical as it didn't have that much outside appeal (looked old and was the old-style motel), but we had an infant and dog so were desperate. Previously we had stayed at a LaQuinta and it was a HORRIBLE experience This was the opposite experience. I was surprised how modern, clean, and updated the rooms were- very lovely! It was so quiet, no barking dogs or slamming doors so we slept great. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful and the breakfast was another surprise- as it was delicious and so well- presented. All in all, we were very pleasantly surprised at how nice our stay was consideing how cheap this place was... also we love that you can bring your dog with no issues. We would definitely stay here again and have now become BW fans.

We are on our way from Florida to Wisconsin and stopped here for the night. Very friendly staff and great CLEAN rooms! Very quiet and very reasonable rates. The breakfast was awesome. We will stay here again if ever in the area!

We are rewards members and did know that Best Western is improving all of their properties so when searching for a place to stop on our way back we decided to stay here. It was after midnight and we noticed this appeared to be one of their older properties which worried us but it was noted as a Best Western Plus which should indicate that it has been remodeled. We were right. Don't let the style of the building detour you from staying here. We were greeted by a very pleasant young man that provided us with a speedy and friendly check in. We got to the room to find a completely remodeled room. Everything was clean and updated. The pool was very desirable as well. My only suggestion would be to extend the continental breakfast hours a bit. We did miss it. Thanks for a great stay. We will be searching for a "plus" when booking our stays in the future.

Our room was really clean and nice. Beds were really comfy and pillows were awesome! It was a pretty quite night even though the hotel was booked , we didn't hear anything. I would stay there again. Great price for the value! I was expecting way less since it was so cheap! But it was really a nice place to stay.

A truly humiliating experience-- I am a loyal platium status member I have stayed at this property 5 or 6 times in the past. Each time I make a reservation-- Each time I requested ground floor for my disabilities and always indicated I have a service dog. Never had a problem at other properties. I always show my dogs picture ID indicating service dog. This time July 29- 2016 I was asked specifically what my disability was and why I have a service dog. The girl was rude and unapologetic I was told PTSD does not qualify for disability. I have several other disabilities but decided not to reveal my several other limitations and reasons for service dog --I would just pay the extra $20. Then the rude girl told me she didn't think a room was available. I said waited a minute I have confirmed reservation with service dog. The General Manager was in the backround and she could hear the situation was spiraling out of control. She also told me PTSD was not covered-unbekownst to her I have several other handicaps- but to save my self further humiliation decided to pay $20. She told me a new directive from Besternwestern corporate office advised not to take PTSD as disability. But to her credit she did reverse $20 charge. When I got to my room I tryed to calm down from my humiliation. I went back to the General Manager and told her how upset I still was. I also told her to read a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act where it states hotel employees should not be asking health questions.The General Manager was not much more knowledgeable then the young girl. She admitted her clerk had been rude to me. I had a young girl grilling me about my health. She probably doesn't even know what PTSD stand for. I wondered if this directive from Corporate office was directed at all disabled people or just retired military and law enforcement personell. Since my rights have been violated I want answers from Bestwestern Corporation- before I seek legal advice. Call me --you know who I am

After a six day, five night trip to the Fort Walton Beach area, we had our best experience with a hotel, here. Terrific staff and the rooms and amenities were well above the balance of the trip. Two thumbs up!

Stayed here last week. You guys saved our trip. We had checked into another hotel over in Decatur only to be so disgusted by the condition of the room and property (and scam artist calling the room) that we requested a refund and left (I'd never had to do that before, so believe me when I say it was horrendous). Rather than running all over the place trying to find a place last minute, we booked a room at Best Western Athens online, and drove on over. The desk clerk was friendly, efficient, and professional. She got us checked in and said the words that my stressed out little heart soared at..."remodeled" and "brand new carpet and bedding". Got to the room and it was wonderful. Clean and fresh. After showering away the memory of the other hotel, we got a fantastic night's sleep on an amazingly comfortable, fluffy bed. Grabbed a bit of breakfast from the continental breakfast bar (though it would have been nice if it had been open a little later). This will definitely be my go to hotel any time I'm in the Athens area.

My family and I stayed at this Best Western on our drive from Ohio to Florida. There are many hotels in this area and from the outside of the building- it looked a little old and not as nice as the others in the area. However, all the rooms have recently been updated and it was very clean. My kids like the pool and the breakfast as well.

Great service, friendly staff comfortable beds, clean, great breakfast. was there for funeral and staff was very considerate of other family members. staff signed a sympathy card and left it on our bed. That was So sweet!

The air conditioning did not work, the door handle on the inside came off, the shower was ridiculous-the shower spay would not stay up. The water pressure on the shower was terribly low! You had to stand to the far right in order to get the t.v. channels to turn & if you were lucky you could change only two channels. The bed seemed squeaky and cheaply made.

Price high. This is was in Athens, Alabama. Did not think the price was reason for town of this size. Found other BW motels in Tennessee for less than $70. Same quality and comfort. Would not stay at this motel because of price range.

Very clean, convenient location, good breakfast, friendly and newly remodeled. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was very clean with no mold anywhere. The carpet was new as well as the furniture and beds. This was a newly remodeled room. The breakfast area was clean and the staff was very helpful. The breakfast food was hot and plentiful. The hotel was right off the interstate and on the main road. Restaurants were very close by. The front desk employee was helpful with any questions we had.

This is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. The rooms are average size and beds are comfortable. We were looking for a hotel to stay in during a softball tournament. You will not stay in a better hotel for the price.

Front desk staff were very nice and accommodating. We got the "pet friendly" room, evidently because we booked through Expedia or whoever it was we used. The room was fine, just no carpet, hard wood floors. It was fine, however. The breakfast there was awesome. Lots of choices including a pancake maker. Good restaurants nearby and discounts at two of them would stay there again.

This was our first visit to this hotel and it is a good choice for the price. Convenient location off I-65 with clean rooms and good continental breakfast. All rooms are direct outside access. We would return.

Great staff treatment on a very busy weekend when normally hotel staff would be flustered or short tempered but a very great mannered and helpful staff! Thanks for a very good end of vacation experience!

Only been here for a night and I can tell it will be a great stay! Such friendly staff! Usually the staff gives me hell about my service animal and FIGHT with me to pay a pet fee.. But here they smiled and said not a problem! Such a relief after traveling today :) Very clean rooms, comfy beds, flat screen TV, nice bathroom and the sink is separated (common but I notice when they're not haha). Nice pool!

We stayed overnight on a business trip. The rooms had just been remodeled and were clean and comfortable. We slept well. The staff was friendly and helpful. There are plenty of restaurants close by. Good place to stay.

I don't know if I will stay here again or not. The placement of the room with the parking when traveling with kids and a dog was not good. I made 10 trips across the parking lot while my wife had to struggle with the kids and the dog, where as on the other hotels, the parking was in front of the room.

Easy to find and centrally located, the property was refurbished recently and is 100% finished neat and clean, Nice management and excellent continental breakfast. Internet was free and fast although I did not use the pool it was crystal clear and well maintained

Chose this hotel because of the good price. Most of the hotels around that area were more expensive with the same amount of good reviews. Our hotel was clean and had a good breakfast in the morning. Definitely worth the price we paid for a short stop overnight. The one negative thing I have to say is that the employees have a smoking area right outside of the rooms. To get to your car you have to go through this area and through the employees smoking together. It would be nice if that could be moved to a spot that guests do not have to walk by.

This Hotel is very conveniently located near the interstate with several good restaurants within walking and close driving distance. There is a Ruby Tuesdays and Applebees practically in the parking lot. The room we stayed in was newly remodeled and very nice with a comfy King Bed. The Wifi worked great! Most importantly, it was quiet. We plan to stay there again when we return.

This room (110) apparently is supposed to be accessible, (even though we did not request it), but there are shortcomings in the execution. It was close to impossible from either of us to sit on the toilet; it is too close to the wall of the bathroom, and the paper holder digs into your leg. There is no bar to support exit from the tub, and the hand held showerhead is on a plastic hose, too high to be easily reached. The doors are wide, the clothes bar has been lowered, and the bed is approachable from one side. The other side is blocked by the cabinet holding the fridge and microwave. Our bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the noise level was low, even being so close to the highway. The front desk staff we encountered were warm and welcoming. There is an Applebee's adjoining, making it possible to get dinner without having to get back in the car.

Stayed here one night while traveling to New Orleans. For what we expected it was very nice had a fridge and was newly remodeled it was also clean and had no issues. Water pressure in the shower was weak but that is about the norm for these types of hotels. Applebee's is literally right in the parking lot, did not go because we got in late so no info on how that is. Tried to buy some bottled water from the vending machine and it would not take any of my dollar bills so gave up on that. Lots of people were staying here prob doing the same one night stop off we were doing. Would def stay here again.

Did I mention clean? You want to book here. Only issue is if you need late check out, be certain front desk uses proper procedure so housekeeping is aware. Oh, and there is $1.00 City of Athens surcharge thats not included in your online reservation total.

This property was clean, the bed was comfortable and amenities were what you would expect from a property of this price. Be aware - no elevators, no luggage carts. And for those who are safety conscious - all rooms open to parking lot - no inside hallways. We felt safe, but I wouldn't stay in this type of room if I was by myself. Breakfast was adequate for a free breakfast - included apples and oranges, along with what appeared to be microwaved egg bakes, sausage, gravy and juices. Our biggest beef was that the cleaning staff who were taking a break near the breakfast room, were seated at a picnic table, smoking. Having to walk through that smoke to get to our room was distasteful. I provided feedback through a survey and was pleasantly surprised to be contacted within minutes by the manager.

The hotel room was clean and we had a refrigerator and microwave. The breakfast was okay, the banana nut muffins were good. You can go right next door and get 10% off with your card. The staff was very nice and very helpful.