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This is a renovated pretty clean modern decoded motel. Walls are thin & I got up at 2:00 am to call the front desk to get the neighbor’s tv turned down. No response, so I turned on the AC to drown out the noise. COLD & I kinda wish I knew how the movie ended. The bed is a full, not a queen, but comfy. Room is very small, but perfect is you are only here to sleep. Old cofee filter left in machine and the room smells like smoke after the spray wears off. We came back after dinner and drinks and my room smelled like smoke. He came in and sprayed again. Haven’t had breakfast yet. In summary, if you don’t care about the little details and need a clean room to sleep in at a cheap price. This is your place. If you are expecting quiet and comfort, then spend the money to go elsewhere.

What a welcoming property and staff. Good breakfast with cold and hot (microwaveable) food. Room was in great shape with everything a traveler needs. We had a good night's rest.

Owners are really awful. Came in room while we were in bed.

Fresh paint but peeling in the ceiling. Walls thin as paper. Could hear neighbors whisper Bed sunk in the middle Two adults, got one towel and one wash rag Stains on pillowcases Bugs in bathroom Bathroom very very small with a pocket door, toilet and tiny shower Wall switches were falling off the wall. Major electrical hazard Cheap is the word

This is very relaxing clean and comfortable clean room

The rooms and staff were very nice. Convenient to area locations

Our stay was perfect! The staff was friendly, breakfast was great, and the shower was amazing! The hotel is near the stadium and super close to a Walmart. Definitely recommend. .

Only cold water in shower; shower floor unstable ; sink not cleaned at all

Staff was dismissive, the hotel was under construction. I think that should have been mentioned before hand.

The Staff is friendly, pleasant and eager to help in any way. Breakfast is delicious and amazing how the gentleman prepares it without a kitchen area. The hotel very badly needs a Face Lift and this should be done immediately for it is located so conveniently to the University of Alabama . We have stayed numerous times for various reasons and have recommended to friends. Kudos to Von !!

It was an ok place but my biggest issue was the bathroom wasn't the best but I bring my own cleaning supplies gloves, cleaning solutions, ect so I made it work for me

The hotel overall was standard. However, the location of the hotel and security seemed very sketchy. The hotel itself was gated and made itself seem very unsafe. The rooms were standard and a little subpar but it was as expected.

We booked through a service and asked for a non smoking room, but when we checked in we were given a smoking room. I called the srrvice and the front desk, but nothing was done. I got a head ache and had trouble sleeping. I left my number, but the owner and manager never called. What poor customer service.

I enjoyed my stay. The room had everything in it except a microwave. My stay was relaxing.

First, we were not aware of a name change three weeks before our arrival and spent an extra 30-40 minutes before we figured it out. Motel was okay for what it was, overpriced only because it was a football weekend (which most properties are in Tuscaloosa on those occasions). Breakfasts were surprisingly good because of the down home sausage gravy that was there each day. No major complaints, about what we expected.

Started by letting us check in 30 minutes early. All of the staff were friendly and the hotel is easy to find. When we first entered our room, the smell of vanilla air freshener was so strong we had to open the window. We did not stay very long so we did not find out what it was covering until very late that night. When we returned late that evening to our room, the awful smell was so strong we almost drove back home(game night so no rooms in town). We did not speak to the desk about. Opened window and left as soon as we got up!

To start out we had trouble finding the hotel so we called for directions. [...] made no attempt to help us find the place and kept saying "I don't really know the area but we are close to a Waffle House"....Turns out she lives in the area but was just too lazy to help us find her location from where we were....We arrived at the hotel around 5:30pm and the kids enjoyed the pool until a girls softball team showed up and ultimately made the experience horrible for folks with families like us. 30+ people took over the pool area (teenage girls and parents) along with a huge rolling stereo system that was so loud that the bass made the hotel walls shake. We typically put our kids down to bed around 8:00pm and the music was still blaring and booming that I went down to talk to "[...]" to ask that the music be turned off. She refused to do so, indicating that tenants are permitted to have music at the pool and the pool was open until 10pm. She did say she would ask them to turn it down though. 15 minutes later the music was still unchanged so my wife called [...] and an argument then ensued regarding the policy that she could not ask a tenant to turn the music off wile the pool was open. She indicated she would ask them to turn it down again....another 15 minutes and the music was now even louder...another phone call and still no result...On the 3rd phone call we asked for the phone number of the local police department to report this disturbance. [...] finally realized the seriousness of our annoyance and indicated she would go out to turn the music off. It was then that she admitted she had never even gone outside to see the huge stereo system that was playing and how loud it really was (it was a tower that was probably 5 feet tall, on wheels!!) [...] handled this very poorly and because of the poor management we would never stay here again. In the morning, the new girl at the front desk heard our story and admitted that [...] should never have let it go that long as the policy at the hotel is to give one warning to loud guests and if another complaint is made, the local police dept are called...she dropped the ball.

The trip from Dallas was 10 hours. We arrived at 1pm one hour before check in. Exhausted I asked if we could wait in the lobby until 2pm check in. The desk clerk got us checked in and I was taking a nap in 10 min. Great customer service, great breakfast. With a child at the university for the next three years I will not stay anywhere but Sleep Inn when in Tuscaloosa.

Didn't sleep well. The walls seemed to be paper thin. There was a lot of noise in the hallway. The breakfast offered more than I expected. Could have used a later check-out time.

Check-in and -out was fast, efficient, and friendly. Room was clean. Shower was large. Bathroom was well-designed. Bed was comfy. HVAC was contollable in the room. In general, the room layout shows increasing efficiency of space at this sort of budget lodging. Breakfast was mainly for sugar junkies: Little Debbie cream-filled oatmeal cookies, pre-made (defrosted?) waffletes. Sugary cereals. White bread bagels. Powdered suger min-donuts. Fruit yogurt by Yoplait. No tea. I would have prefered real granola, whole-grain bagel, bran muffin, and a selection of herb and traditional teas. (This sort of breakfast is available at the Country Inn and Suites on McFarland, south of I-20.)

Skyland Blvd E Tuscaloosa AL

Hotel highlights

  • Free self-serve breakfast
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
  • Free uncovered self parking
  • Business center

Located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like DCH Regional Medical Center. This hotel has 67 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.


Dining

Free self-serve breakfast is served each morning from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and hair dryers, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards. Weekly housekeeping is available.


Property features

Guests of Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and express check-out.

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University

Everyone (6) Couples (7) Family (4) Other (1)
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Partner Couples

This is a renovated pretty clean modern decoded motel. Walls are thin & I got up at 2:00 am to call the front desk to get the neighbor’s tv turned down. No response, so I turned on the AC to drown out the noise. COLD & I kinda wish I knew how the movie ended. The bed is a full, not a queen, but comfy. Room is very small, but perfect is you are only here to sleep. Old cofee filter left in machine and the room smells like smoke after the spray wears off. We came back after dinner and drinks and my room smelled like smoke. He came in and sprayed again. Haven’t had breakfast yet. In summary, if you don’t care about the little details and need a clean room to sleep in at a cheap price. This is your place. If you are expecting quiet and comfort, then spend the money to go elsewhere.

By on Mar 4, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 9, 2023

Dear Lori,Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the noisy neighbors and for the smell of smoke in your room. We take all reviews seriously, and we take this opportunity to improve our services. We are sorry you were unsatisfied with the size of the room and the coffee machine. We strive to always provide the best service and value to our guests and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future so that we can provide you with a better experience.Sincerely, Hotel Manager

5
Family

What a welcoming property and staff. Good breakfast with cold and hot (microwaveable) food. Room was in great shape with everything a traveler needs. We had a good night's rest.

By on May 27, 2021

Review comment responded on May 27, 2021

Dear Guest, Thank you for your outstanding recommendation for your recent stay. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back for ALL your future stays in the Tuscaloosa area.

1
Partner Couples Friends

Owners are really awful. Came in room while we were in bed.

By on May 8, 2020

2
Friends Business Business

Fresh paint but peeling in the ceiling. Walls thin as paper. Could hear neighbors whisper Bed sunk in the middle Two adults, got one towel and one wash rag Stains on pillowcases Bugs in bathroom Bathroom very very small with a pocket door, toilet and tiny shower Wall switches were falling off the wall. Major electrical hazard Cheap is the word

By on Mar 1, 2020

5
Everyone

This is very relaxing clean and comfortable clean room

By on Jan 7, 2020

Review comment responded on Jan 8, 2020

Dear guest, thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review our hotel online. We are so glad that you had a "relaxing and comfortable" stay at our property recently. We hope to provide you with an excellent stay experience in the future! Have a great day!

5
Family with small children

The rooms and staff were very nice. Convenient to area locations

By on Nov 29, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 8, 2020

Dear guest, thank you for staying with us taking the time to review our hotel online. We are so pleased to hear that your recent stay was a success and that our location was convenient for you! Hope to see you again soon!

5
Everyone

Our stay was perfect! The staff was friendly, breakfast was great, and the shower was amazing! The hotel is near the stadium and super close to a Walmart. Definitely recommend. .

By on Nov 20, 2018

Review comment responded on Nov 22, 2018

Dear guest, thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review our hotel online. We are so glad that you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again in the future for another successful stay experience. Thanks again and have a great day!

2
Everyone

Only cold water in shower; shower floor unstable ; sink not cleaned at all

By on Aug 18, 2018

Review comment responded on Sep 4, 2018

Dear guest, thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing your feedback online. We are so sorry to hear about the inconveniences that you experienced with your shower and sink. That is not up to par with our standards as a hotel. We can assure you a better stay experience if you choose us again in the future. Again, we apologize. Have a wonderful day!

1

not good

Everyone

Staff was dismissive, the hotel was under construction. I think that should have been mentioned before hand.

By on Aug 20, 2017

4

college football stay

Everyone

The Staff is friendly, pleasant and eager to help in any way. Breakfast is delicious and amazing how the gentleman prepares it without a kitchen area. The hotel very badly needs a Face Lift and this should be done immediately for it is located so conveniently to the University of Alabama . We have stayed numerous times for various reasons and have recommended to friends. Kudos to Von !!

By , from Coastal AL on Nov 15, 2016

Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University

4300 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
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