Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and a fitness center

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Free breakfast
Lobby
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 Field
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Athens

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG is located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Regional Park and within a 10-minute drive of Tennessee Wesleyan College. This 64-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • Heritage Park - 10 min drive - 5.9 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

Hotel in Athens with free breakfast and a fitness center
At Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 17 2025 to May 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

This hotel is located in Athens within a short 15-minute walk of Regional Park. You'll also find McMinn Field and McMinn County Living Heritage Museum within a short drive.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG have a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool, free breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offers free breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 449 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

8/10 Good

Monica

It was a good hotel.. the only thing was the elevator was broken
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

H B

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room, as well as the rest of the hotel, was in excellent condition. Beds were comfortable and the choice of pillows was nice. I didn't get a chance to use the pool but it looked very nice and well maintained. I did have breakfast and the options were great! Hot choices as well as cold choices and pastries. There even a pancake oven. Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water in the shower never really gets hot. More like slightly warm. That’s pretty disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harlin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for a few days. The staff was very helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024