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HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN

2.0 star property
Motel near Rock Springs Golf Course in Athens

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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115 Liberty Branch Lane, Athens, TN, 37303
  • Regional Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Athens

In Athens .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Rock Springs Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Regional Park with a stay here. Knox Park and Tennessee Wesleyan College are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rock Springs Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Regional Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • McMinn Field - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN

Motel near Rock Springs Golf Course in Athens
As a guest of HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Athens motel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Athens motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not 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
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, and Discover.

Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Red Roof Inn Athens Motel
Red Roof Inn Athens Hotel
Red Roof Inn Athens
Athens Lodge Motel
Athens Lodge Athens
Athens Lodge Motel Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN to the airport?

HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN is 50.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN?

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN on Sep 5, 2025 start from $68.99, 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 HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN.

Does HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN offer free breakfast?

HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN have a pool?

HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN does not have a pool.

Does HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN to downtown Athens?

HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN is 4.4 mi away from Athens.

HomeTowne Studios Athens, TN Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 29 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

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

My review is a 0

I’ll never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Brandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

mike, Athens,Tn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing , it was a unclean room.Dirty floor, moldy smell, fly and bug everywhere.Not fit for anyone to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Ashleigh, Pearl,MS

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The check in was okay. The hotel room was actually pretty nice, a little dated but nice. My main concern was the safety. I was scared our car was gonna get busted into and be on cinder blocks when we woke up. There was also used nasty underwear at the bottom of the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"Renovated" room looked like it was still under construction. Floor around ac had water damage and was spongy. Ac did not cool the room well. Had strange policies against children. Made you list the names of people in the room. Parole officer came to the property and went to several rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer, Jackson, MI

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

Don’t even think about it!

Not as shown in pictures. Pool has no water - just dirty walls, sketchy people walking around, & non-smoking room smells of smoke. Overall this place is a dive! Don’t waste your money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

AthenLodge Dive, United States

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

Athens Lodge..Don't waist your money.

First the address was not found on Google Map or on our navigation device. Called for directions and the hotel desk clerk could not give us clear directions. It was after dark, raining and foggy and difficult to find. When we did finally find the road the only hotel was "The Red Roof Inn". I called the desk clerk again to clarify and told him I was looking for his hotel the "Athens Lodge" he said, "Oh yeah, the sign hasn't been changed yet...This is the Red Roof Inn but will be changing to the "Athens Lodge." Very confusing and not a very helpful person. I told him I would be right in but when I came in the front was locked. He was busy doing something and basically acted like he did not see me. Finally he unlocked the door and let me in. I had already registered on the internet but he wanted to make a copy of my credit card and ID on the copy machine, both front and back. (Great way to have your identify stolen). I was given my key and went into the room. 11 p.m. and very tired. I could here every foot step of the neighbor above because the floor do not have carpet on them. The Beds were poorly made and the mattresses are lumpy. The water in the shower was leaking steady flow of hot water and the sink girdled from the water draining in the bath tub. Took a shower and the towels in the bathroom were the size of a kitchen hand towel. (I'm not kidding here). The roughest towel I had ever used and still could not get dry. About 3 am the fire alarm went off!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Hurricane Athens

Booked a room for my daughter who was having to evacuate from hurricane Irma. Called the hotel spoke with Ben told him she was coming and that I paid for the room. He was a mess his staff quit. But he assured me if she had the email all would be ok. After driving 16 hours she arrived and was told there were no rooms and to get a refund from Expedia. Today Expedia emailed me and said Athens denied the refund! I was livid!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

steve, palm coast, fl

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

Bad hotel, stay away, disgusting, ridiculous

Unfinished room, bugs,no tp, towels, soap or anything that you expect a hotel to have.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is horrible. I travel quite a bit and have never stayed in a place where no towels were available. None were delivered after being requested. Television and internet do not work. Parking area is trashy as is the appearance of the motel itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Awesome

Other than the room had a overpowering smell of cigarette smoke it was awesome

2/10 Terrible

frequent travel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel not ready for business

apparently, the hotel with recently purchased and the owner was forced to open the hotel by the lender. The hotel was nowhere near ready to be open. Hotel was very messy, rooms are nowhere near ready to be used. The bed was embarrassing with all the stains on the mattress. Internet did not function, and the ever ties breakfast was nonexistent because the owner " forgot to order". Red roof inn should have investigated this before putting their name outside.

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Karen, Red Roof Inn, Athens, Tn.

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

Fire Department visit, smoker set of alarm

left at 11:30 p.m. due to fire alarm constantly going off because of a smoker in one of the rooms. He tampered with alarm to try to keep it from sounding. Athen Tennessee Fire Department came ,found out excally what happened. Fireman said he could be charged with a FELONY for tampering with a alarm.

2/10 Terrible

Bear, Toronto

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrific Hotel

Our stay was a disastrous, horrendous experience from the moment we arrived. The room we were in had significant ceiling damage. The stucco was peeling, hanging and falling from the ceiling. We were very cold through the night as we couldn't turn on the heater because it was covered in the fallen ceiling debris. We had to ask the staff to change the sheets as they had clearly been slept in and were wrinkled, stained and dirty. The toilet seat was stained and there was a hole in the door to washroom. When we thought we could finally settle in we discovered the washroom was stocked with virtually no toilet paper and the remote for the tv was missing. It was unbearable experience and its difficult to believe we actually paid for such experience.

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel under new management

It was adequate.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

broken down and tired.

NReservations not forwarded,air conditioner falling off wall, no towels or coffee machine,no handle on bathroom door.

2/10 Terrible

Charlyn L.

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

Horrible motel

We did not stay at this motel. We had been told it had been renovated. Before going to the room, I asked the young lady what time breakfast was served. She replied she didn't know if there would be any breakfast or what time. When we walked into the room it smelled of cigarette smoke, there were flies, the AC did not work and the commode seat was broken. It was a very disappointing experience, to say the least.

4/10 Poor

Evan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was clean but had roaches

There were a lot of problems with this hotel right from the start. Upon check in there was no one at the front desk and I had to wait 5 to 10 minutes before anyone showed up. Internet wasn't reachable in the first room I was assigned. Going in the room, the curtains were not completely attached to the curtain rod. Room smelled old. Air conditioner a bit loud though not to bad - A/C was very cold. No soap in the bathroom. I saw a roach afternoon, night, and morning. Probably related to that is a nearly overfilled dumpster not so far from the room. It takes 6 to 8 seconds to switch channels (and while I was watching the presidential debate, the signal actually cut out for a few minutes). There was no breakfast. Health inspection rating posted on wall was 72/100 (May 2016). On the plus side, the room itself was clean (despite the roaches), the courtyard was spacious (empty pool though), surrounding wooded area is tranquil, cost is not high. Athens Lodge is supposed to be in progress of becoming Red Roof Inn. If they get their act together (especially with pest control), it has potential to easily beat out other entry level hotels in the area, but as it stands I can not recommend this place. Although not a horrible experience, to be honest this was the worst hotel I've ever stayed in.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Travelocity clearly doesn't vet hotel info

Listed on Travelocity as the Athen's Lodge but this is not the Athen's Lodge, as a matter of fact, the sign was draped in a big black cover. Though amenities were listed, there were NONE. No continental breakfast....not sure I would have wanted to eat there anyway. There was never an internet connection that presented on any of our devices. The pool was empty and trashed out, the courtyard was horrible and through many of the windows (conference area and many rooms) all you saw was furniture and mattresses piled up. This will be the last time we will go through Travelocity as, the info was so far off that, this didn't even appear to be the same hotel that we saw online - I mean there could be mention that it has recently changed owners and is under construction. Also, even though the number of adults per room is 2, we were still charged an 'extra adult' fee - I've never even heard of this let alone when you've not even come close to the listed capacity of guests in a room. This was, BY FAR, the worst hotel experience I've ever had, the majority of that is attributed to the extreme misrepresentation of the facility on the Travelocity website.... So again, Travelocity listed this as the Athen's Lodge and that's what it said on my itinerary, there was no signage indicating what the name of the place was and, when Travelocity sent the request for me to review my recent stay, they were calling this place the Red Roof Inn. I wouldn't advise staying here under any name.

10/10 Excellent

Regina, Athens, TN

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

5 star

Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Regina, Athens, TN

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

5 star

Loved it

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Wendy, Virginia

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

Avoid at all costs!

When we arrived they did not know we were coming. Good thing I had my Expedia paperwork with me or we would have have been out of luck. With an almost empty hotel she had to hunt for a "clean" room. The room smelled, was dirty and smudges of something on most surfaces. The pool was drained and having work done. The only other people we saw were I think the construction people and they were kind of scary, and were loud late into the night. The bathroom had bugs, no coffee pot in room, no toiletries in room, and no wi-fi. On a whim we took our luggage with us when when we went sightseeing and when we got back to the room the door was unlocked and propped open with the over night security latch. The dead bolt did not work and no breakfast.