1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351, Athens, AL, 35611
What's nearby
Athens Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Big Spring Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Athens State University - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Athens Limestone Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Wheeler Lake - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min walk
Jack's - 5 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Athens with a stay at Econo Lodge. For a workout, you can visit the fitness center or go for a morning swim at the seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 14 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable/satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps) and free wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
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
Does Econo Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge 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 Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge and nearby?
Econo Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Econo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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4.8/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Staff & service
4.6/10
Amenities
4.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
25 October 2024
Gisha
Gisha, 8-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 October 2024
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.
Tina
Tina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 September 2024
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.
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 August 2024
Hole in sheetrock behind door, no vent in bathroom, couldnt use the tub, shower only
dave
dave, 2-night romance trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Tabatha
Tabatha, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 July 2024
JoEllen
JoEllen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 July 2024
Clean comfortable
Clean, comfortable room, nice people. Breakfast is cold continental.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 July 2024
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
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 July 2024
Convenient location and staff is really friendly. No, it's not a 5star, but clean and comfortable.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 July 2024
There were dead bugs and hair in the bathroom
Serina
Serina, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 June 2024
Thankfully was only for 1 night
Staff was friendly. The room was hot when i got in, the ac wasnt putting out cold air, maybe cool air. No main lights, had 3 lamps, 1 had no bulb. Bathroom light took about 15 minutes to come on...The bed was about as hard as the floor. When i sat down, it didnt move. Pillows were big blobs, head went right to the bed when i laid down.
Josephine
Josephine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 June 2024
Christy
Christy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
24 June 2024
Nola
Nola, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
It was good except you couldn’t swim in the pool bc it wasn’t ready yet ! But other then that it was clean & nice and the employees were very nice and friendly .
Michael
Michael, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 June 2024
For a quick cheap stay it’s fine. But not nice
Taren
Taren, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 June 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
9 June 2024
Bad awful
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 June 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 May 2024
Ok stay
Condition was worn and pet friendliness needs to be more spacific alon with fees. Front desk lady was nice.
Sherry
Sherry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 May 2024
The ceiling was sagging, the plugs were coming out of the wall. We had reserved a room with a king bed and got a double bed with extremely small and flat pillows. The faucet on the tub was sticking out of the wall farther that it should have been. The sink was only partially attached to the counter top, and it smelled like smoke even though we requested a smoke free room.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 May 2024
It was hard to get into the parki g lot because of the way the road was set up, but an ok place to stay.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 May 2024
No blow dryer. Needs sprucing up. Shower was dirty looking.