Athens is a city located in northern Alabama in Limestone County approximately 25 miles west of downtown Huntsville's central business district. As of the 2008 census estimate, the population of Athens was approximately 23,000 people. Area attractions include Athens State University, Wheeler Lake and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Visitors to Athens will find a choice of several motel-style accommodations.
The Quality Inn is located in the heart of Athens less than four miles form Athens State University and approximately one mile from the Montgomery Lake. Motel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, meeting space for up to 50 people, a coin-operated guest laundry room, a business center, free coffee in the lobby and a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Guestrooms offer pay-per-view movies, a refrigerator, a microwave, free local calling, a coffeemaker, a hairdryer and high-speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $69 per night.
Quality Inn
1488 Thrasher Blvd.
Athens, AL 35611
256-232-0030
qualityinn.com
The Best Western Athens Inn is located less than 17 miles from the Marshall Space Center and approximately 15 miles from Point Mallard Park. The motel features a daily complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, a coin-operated guest laundry room, a business center and landscaped grounds with a BBQ and picnic area. Guestrooms offer free local calling, a coffeemaker, a hairdryer, a microwave, a refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. The Best Western also allows pets for a small additional fee. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $58 per night.
Best Western Athens Inn
1329 US Highway 72 E
Athens, AL 35611
256-233-4030
bestwestern.com
The Days Inn Athens College is located just off Interstate 65 less than one mile from the Historic Betty Antebellum District and approximately 10 miles from the Elk River Canoeing Trail and the Limestone Flea Market. The motel features truck and bus parking, a daily complimentary continental breakfast, meeting space for up to 45 people, an outdoor swimming pool and a coin-operated guest laundry room. Guestrooms offer a microwave, a refrigerator, in-room movies and video games, a coffeemaker, a hairdryer, a ceiling fan and high-speed Internet access. The Days Inn also allows pets for a small additional fee. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $54 per night.
Days Inn Athens College
1322 Hwy 72 East
Athens, AL 35611
256-233-7500
daysinn.com
