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Econo Lodge Athens I-65

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Laundry room
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Athens

When you stay at Econo Lodge Athens I-65 in Athens, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Athens Shopping Center and Crutcher Shopping Center. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Big Spring Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from U.G. White Mercantile.
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What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Crutcher Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • U.G. White Mercantile - 4 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Econo Lodge Athens I-65

Econo Lodge Athens I-65 offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 12 restaurants and 4 coffee shops/cafes. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Econo Lodge Athens I-65 has 12 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 01

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Athens

Country Hearth Inn Hotel Athens

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Country Hearth Inn Athens Hotel

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Econo Lodge Athens I-65 Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 326 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

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

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was horrible. I tried to give her my identification from the beginning because I knew she would need it and could possibly use it to look up the reservation. She didn’t take it, asked for my name, then proceeded to tell me she didn’t have a reservation for me. I started to panic but she had just smelled something incorrect. Then came back and asked for my identification. I did get a smoking room but it smelled really horribly, I didn’t want to eat my food inside the room. The tub had stains.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Worse stay ever.

We get to the room all seems find. The we had gray water that was coming from the ceiling above the toilet that well on me as i was using the restroom i reported it the i was moved to a double when i rented a king with no compensation just a "I'm sorry" which is a downgrade. Then they didnt fix it they just cleaned it and re-rented it to someone else. This was horrible. To the point we checked out early. Then at check out they say i own them MORE money for the room change. I wish i would have taken photos it was room123 tho!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JIMMY

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

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

4/10 Poor

Aliceann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

4/10 Poor

Elston

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was terrible. Trucks with trailers took up 4 or more spaces. The room was dated and had no tv. There was a TV but no connection. The chain for security was broken off the door and just hung off the slot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner didnt work in the room and plumbing was slow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

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