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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Athens

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Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1119 E Tyler St, Athens, TX, 75751
  • Place, Athens Scuba Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Athens City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cain Park II
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Athens

Heart of Athens.Stay at this Athens hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and 2 miles (3 km) of Athens Scuba Park. Henderson County Historical Museum and Cain Park II are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Athens Scuba Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Henderson County Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Athens City Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Cain Park II - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fishcamp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Athens
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available. A library, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers 66 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens
Athens Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens Ohio
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is 32.3 mi (38-min drive) away from the Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

As of Feb 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG on Mar 1, 2026 start from $79.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG to downtown Athens?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG is 1.3 mi away from Athens.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 892 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Breakfasts choices were ok. Unfortunate waffle machine was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only place to stay when I visit home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, nice hotel. Great breakfast. Looked like the hotel could use some repair. Our room had a makeshift AC unit. It kept the room cool, but looked strange. The TVs seemed temperamental with having to hook into the WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Grout in bathtub has mold and grime Coffee taste terrible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good. Clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynell, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs more staff and maintenance. Elevator had apparent long term problems. Not all elevator buttons functioned properly. Staff had to run from front desk and push an elevator button to send the elevator to the second floor. Our room's bathroom floor was sticky. Bathtub had black mold on grout. Bedsheet had a large hole in it. Parking lot door was constantly left open ajar and unlocked with a brick entire time we were there, one night. Looked permanent. Maintenance closet doors on 1st and 3rd floors were always open. Not a problem, just unsightly. It appeared the staff did not carry keys to these doors left open. Area seemed safe. Town was small. But room cleanliness not good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mauro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convient hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

JUDY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ALERT before making reservation, call & make sure elevator is warking. The elevator went up to 2nd floor but was not possible to call it to 2nd floor. Choices were to use stairs or ask desk to send it to 2nd floor. Apparently the elevator had been out in excess of two months. This seems to me to be a safety risk & our 2 months is negligent. I asked when reserving for ground floor but did not get ground floor. Breakfast was not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The elevator was not accessible for the 2nd floor to go down. Not a big deal but not fun either! I enjoyed my time in Athens for Homecoming and visit family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC in the room was quite loud that did not allow for restful sleep. Also, even though I know the hotel has no control on adjacent properties, but there was a loud cars doing donuts at 4 am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur

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

Ro

Awesome hotel, good locate. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights at the hotel, and it was a terrible experience. On the first night, some people who were installing mirrors in the rooms came into our bedroom without permission. Even though they heard us inside, they opened the door anyway. The following night, we noticed that the cleaning was done halfway and not a single towel was left. When I went downstairs to ask for towels, the lady on the night shift only gave me two, and when I asked for a third one, she got upset and told me how annoyed she was to give it to me. There was also a swamp cooler in the room that made an excessive amount of noise, making it hard to sleep at night. The elevator didn’t reach the second floor, the ice machines were not working, and the pool area was under renovation. Overall, a terrible experience — and it’s not even a cheap hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025