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Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Athens guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub ) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Fitness facility
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1814 Highway 31 E US, Athens, TX, 75751
  • Place, Cinemark Athens Cinema 4
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Creek Reservoir
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, First Monday Trade Days
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Sofabed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub )

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub )

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub )

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub )

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub )

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub, with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub, with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub ) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Jetted Tub )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Sitting Area, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Larger 2 Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Jetted Tub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Athens

In Athens .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Athens hotel, you'll find Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 and Henderson County Fairgrounds. Athens Scuba Park and Henderson County Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Athens Cinema 4 - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cedar Creek Reservoir - 16 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Lake Palestine - 27 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • First Monday Trade Days - 40 min drive - 33.2 miles
  • Waterpark at the Villages - 48 min drive - 44.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

Athens guestrooms with free WiFi
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This Athens hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (38 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Children 12 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

BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain

BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Athens

BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Inn

BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Inn Athens

BEST WESTERN PLUS Royal Mountain Inn Suites

Plus Royal Mountain & Suites

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Hotel

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Athens

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites to the airport?

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites is 31.1 mi (35-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 Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites on Jun 21, 2026 start from $96, including 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 Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites.

Does Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites have a pool?

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites to downtown Athens?

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites is 2.1 mi away from Athens.

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 934 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room; friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The security lock on the door was broken, and i didn't feel safe at all. The breakfast was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ashley

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly and the rooms were clean, but could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was very clean and staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff were very helpful. Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Nice staff, great room, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything went great. I got the room I reserved, service was great, cleanliness was great. I did not encounter any issues. I do wish the tv would have been a smart tv so I could have watched Netflix.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable, but the room and decor is very dated. Carpet had some spots. Staff was very helpful and friendly. My key deactivated multiple times and they fixed it immediately. Location is convenient, but a bit noisy from 175.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY, MURCHISON

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amy khanthaly

N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Della

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolph

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

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
You need to police the no smoking rule. Tobacco and mamajuana smoke filled the second floor. I was to be pulled for a random drug screen today I doubt I would pass
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious and clean room and great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was ok, but no internet service, cold breakfast no forks to eat breakfast. Less than desirable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendrick

Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel stayed 3 days for my mother-in-law 99th birthday party in Athens. Very convenient only 4 minutes from the hotel. We are from Michigan so outside the hotel my 3 grandchildren got to watch the butterflies in the field next door the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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