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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this Athens hotel

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Free breakfast
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Meeting facility
Fitness facility
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1819 Holiday Dr, Athens, TN, 37303
  • Regional Park
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Athens

In Athens .Stay at this Athens hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Regional Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Tennessee Wesleyan College. McMinn Field and Veterans Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • McMinn Field - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Rock Springs Golf Course - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Lost Sea Adventure - 27 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gondolier Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Enjoy the indoor pool at this Athens hotel
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offers 64 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Due to renovations, the elevator is not available until May 31, 2025.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG is 47.4 mi (51-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 Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG on Jul 20, 2025 start from $103.2, 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 Athens by IHG have an airport shuttle?

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

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offer free breakfast?

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

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

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

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG is 3.3 mi away from Athens.

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 454 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay … We had to check in way to early because drive through the night from Austin , TX and they accommodated us so that we didn’t have to sleep in our car until our available check in Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Very clean. Elevator was down but otherwise a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's veey clean. some towel not duty but looks tood old color. In front desk so kindess. About breakfast was so tasty and bery care of clean. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok

Elevator was not working. Didn’t know until we got there. Room was clean. Biggest issue was the lukewarm shower, when turned all the way to “hot”. Total with taxes was $171. I expect a hot shower for that.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was quite good area close to interstate. The room was not completely cleaned Cheetos and other food under air conditioner and desks. Chairs and foot stools not moved when room was cleaned because there was trash under them. They offer free breakfast but for two of the three days it was limited due to faulty equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking we were told their elevator is out of order and our room was on the third floor, once in our room our television was not working and saying no signal, we let the front desk know and they said they didn't know but that maintenance would be in in the morning. The drain in the shower was clogged which my husband had to unclog. Otherwise the room itself was nice and was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean convenient!

We stayed here as a half way point in our trip to Florida. So we stayed twice within a week. The staff at the front desk was excellent and very accommodating. They even met us check out a mechanical issue on our vehicle under the overhang at the front entrance since it was raining. The hotel is nice and updated and clean. We left too early in the morning to try the included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except the breakfast. They barely had much to choose from and was nothing to drink besides coffee. Everybody does not drink coffee. We had to go back to our rooms and get something to drink, thankfully we had something.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Very nice

All good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, South Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel felt very clean and well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
A very pleasant overnight stop!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tv controller difficult to operate…..no tv instructions in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff was nice, hotel rooms were clean, and breakfast was good !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enzo, temple city

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is immaculate clean, looks brand new. We went for a wedding nearby. Breakfast is great and the staff the nicest people. Great hotel, we highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with family
The breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024