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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Athens motel

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Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laundry room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611
  • Place, Big Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens Limestone Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Athens

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Athens motel, you'll find Athens Shopping Center and Crutcher Shopping Center. Big Spring Park and Athens State University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Big Spring Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Athens State University - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Athens Limestone Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Wheeler Lake - 20 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Athens motel
Econo Lodge offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Econo Lodge also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Athens motel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Econo Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Hotel Athens
Country Hearth Inn Athens Hotel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel
Econo Lodge Athens
Econo Lodge Motel Athens

Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Lodge to the airport?

Econo Lodge is 21 mi (21-min drive) away from the Huntsville International Airport (HSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge on Nov 13, 2025 start from $54.95, 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 Econo Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge.

Does Econo Lodge offer free breakfast?

Econo Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge have a pool?

Econo Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Econo Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Econo Lodge to downtown Athens?

Econo Lodge is 2.4 mi away from Athens.

Reviews

Econo Lodge Reviews

5.2

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff , but you’re pretty much get what you pay for though . Not the cleanest or up to date but a good place for a nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
nothing much to say
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Aliceann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

4/10 Poor

Elston

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was terrible. Trucks with trailers took up 4 or more spaces. The room was dated and had no tv. There was a TV but no connection. The chain for security was broken off the door and just hung off the slot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner didnt work in the room and plumbing was slow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady behind the desk is very nice but the fact that I woke up at 3:00 in the morning and I had bed bugs on me and I have over 20 bites on my head and arms infuriates me and the fact that I won't get my money back for over 2 weeks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Taseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherry

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashley, Athens

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kelly doesnt know how to communicate-she was extremely unprofessional speaking with me on the phone and didn't allow me to speak. She was proud to tell me that Im on the DO NOT RENT list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

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

Please update

I had my two children, we left for food and came back to a noise complaint. The clerk threatened to call the cops if we didn’t keep the kids tamed was her words. The ceiling was falling in. The paint was chipping off all the walls. I didn’t even want my kids walking around, let alone not tamed. Mold was in the bathroom. I would not ever stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marjorie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
This econo lodge was labeled “pet friendly.” However, no additional charge per pet was mentioned in the advertisement. Be forthright if you’re going to charge a fee. I was very surprised that an additional charge of $20 was added on. I would like a refund for $20 because that fee was hidden. I would have gladly payed it if this fee was clearly stated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gisha

Traveled with family
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

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

Will not stay here again.

Front desk associate was very nice and friendly. Hotel room smelled bad, small tv, remote didn’t work, dingy, air vent in bathroom was hanging, and wasn’t the cleanest. And the main door had a gap at the bottom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon first impressions with the staff when checking in, they were extreme nice and welcoming. The room, had it issues. I first noticed that the light in the bathroom turned on after flipping the switch about 7-8 time (on average). One of the lamps didn't have a bulb in it, base board around air conditioning unit was pulling away from the wall, TV failed to connect to the hotel wifi limiting watch options. A couple of the hand towels where clearly passed the use date. They were noticeably dingy in colors and needed to meet the trash.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

JoEllen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Clean comfortable

Clean, comfortable room, nice people. Breakfast is cold continental.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The lady checking us in was very nice. Very sweet. The hotel is old. I don’t think worth the money. Very clean though. Bedding sheets were Snow White clean fitted so were towels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and staff is really friendly. No, it's not a 5star, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024