Holiday Inn Express Athens, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with free breakfast and convenient amenities. Enjoy the indoor pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi and multilingual staff, or unwind at the 24-hour business center.
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Tennessee Wesleyan College - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
Heritage Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Lost Sea Adventure - 27 min drive - 36.7 km
Getting around
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 3 min drive
The Gondolier - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min walk
Taco Bell - 11 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
When visiting Athens, Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG is a great choice to consider. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
64 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Weekly housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG is located a short 15-minute walk from Regional Park.
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Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast options were fantastic with many choices, including hot and cold options, and even a pancake oven. (33 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
Great stay
Amazing friendly staff, indoor pool was awesome.
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Nice hotel in a safe area close to I-75. Very convenient.
Tiffanie
Tiffanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Stayed one night prior to move from Tennessee back to Florida.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Good Place
Good place to stay
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Stayed here to get away from tornado weather, out of our mobile home, over our area in Ringgold, GA. It was a nice place and in walking distance to Ruby Tuesday. They have a tornado plan in place for guests and everything and the hotel was even rated for a tornado from what I was told. Great, clean, safe and cozy place to stay during bad weather or anytime.
Cody
Cody, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
It was a good hotel.. the only thing was the elevator was broken
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
staff was nice, hotel rooms were clean, and breakfast was good !
Brittani
Brittani, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2024
A very pleasant overnight stop!
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Great location for stopping on our trip.
Kathleen M
Kathleen M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
This hotel felt very clean and well supplied.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Great except for elevator was down for service our whole state
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Check in was a breeze.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2024
Nice place to stay for a few days. The staff was very helpful. Would stay here again.
Harlin
Harlin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Cleanest hotel we stayed in during our vacation
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
The pool was great the breakfast was awesome, very nice place to stay
Theresa
Theresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
The staff was very friendly, rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
It was a excellent hotel.
Billy
Billy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
The breakfast was very good
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Quiet, very clean, comfortable beds.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
Very clean. Elevator was down but otherwise a good experience
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
The hotel was great! We were in town for a wedding and it was a perfect location. Staff we encountered was great and the breakfast was really good. If ever in Athens again we will definitely stay here.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2023
Espacious rooms, great breakfast
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2023
excellent breakfast, excellent staff
larisa
larisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2022
Great place to stay!! Clean, good location, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Will stay here again!