Hotels in Athens, Alabama

Hotels in Athens, Alabama
There are six hotels located in Athens, a city just west of Huntsville and south of the Tennessee border. Many of these hotels are major chains, such as Super 8 and Quality Inn. All of the hotels are near the historic Antebellum District, where hikers can retrace the steps of civil war heroes along a 10-mile trail. Athens is also the home of Athens State University and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Country Hearth Inn Athens

Country Hearth Inn is conveniently located 23 miles from Huntsville International Airport and two miles from the University. In addition to complimentary breakfast and an outdoor pool, the hotel offers a shuttle service to-and-from the airport. Room amenities include refrigerator, microwave, air conditioning and complimentary wireless Internet.

Address: 1500 Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611
Telephone: 1-800-741-5662
Motels.com rating: Two stars
Tripadviser.com traveler rating: 2.5 stars

Super 8 Athens

The Super 8 Motel is located near the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and 20 miles from Huntsville International Airport. Rooms include a TV, microwave and air-conditioning; wireless Internet is available for a fee. Hotel amenities include free continental breakfast, complimentary newspapers and parking. Pets are allowed with a fee.

Address: 1325 Highway 72 E. Athens, AL 35611
Telephone: 1-800-741-5662
Motels.com rating: Two stars
Tripadvisor.com traveler rating: three stars

Quality Inn Athens

The Quality Inn Athens is located off I-65 and Hwy 72. Rooms include 27-inch TVs, lap trays, air-conditioning and complimentary wireless Internet. Jacuzzi rooms and smoking rooms are available upon request. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, pool, free hot breakfast and parking.

Address: 1488 Thrasher Blvd., Athens, AL 35611
Telephone: 1-800-741-5662
Motels.com rating: two stars
TripAdvisor.com traveler rating: four stars

Article Written By sparty922

Alex Altman is a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where he covered politics, city government, football, and men's basketball for The State News. He has had internships with the Sporting News and Big Ten Network, and he currently covers prep sports for the Oakland Press.

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