Decatur, Tenn., is located in the center of Meigs County, east of the Tennessee River. Decatur is a rural town with a population of of 1,505, as of 2009. Interstate 75 passes about 15 miles east of Decatur, through the town of Athens. Attractions near Decatur include Mayfield Dairy Farms--where you can take a tour of one the most historically significant milk and ice cream manufacturers in the South- and Striker's Winery.
A three-story atrium and two fireplaces add to the upscale ambiance of the Hampton Inn Athens. Travelers can use their own laptop easily due to free-Internet access and lap-desks. With 70 rooms available, ranging from standard single occupancy to executive suites, and a 340-square-foot meeting room, the Hampton Inn Athens caters to vacation and business travelers. Rates start at $99 per night for single occupancy, as of 2010. The Hampton Inn Athens is 100 percent nonsmoking.
Hampton Inn Athens
1821 Holiday Drive
Athens, TN 37303
423-745-2345
hamptoninn.com
Pets are allowed at the Days Inn Athens. Amenities include a swimming pool, free breakfast and a car rental desk. As of 2010, rooms were priced at $62 per night.
Days Inn Athens
2541 Decatur Pike
Athens, TN 37303
423-745-5800
daysinn.com
The Best Western Dayton is nestled at the base of the Cumberland Mountains and features an indoor swimming pool. Amenities include cable television, high-speed Internet access and free continental breakfast served in the lobby. Rooms are priced from $58, as of 2010, and include a hair dryer, ironing board, iron, microwave, alarm clock and coffee/tea maker.
Best Western Dayton
7835 Rhea County Highway
Dayton, TN 37321-7923
423-775-6560
bestwesterntennessee.com
With a seasonal pool, wireless Internet access and a location next to several restaurants and cocktail lounges, the pet-friendly Econolodge in Athens, Tenn., offers a good value for travelers. The Econolodge features 87 rooms, free local calls and options such spacious work desks for business travelers. Single occupancy rooms with a queen bed were priced at $50, as of 2010, whereas a similar room with a king-size bed and a large desk is priced at $70.
Econo Lodge
2620 Decatur Pike
Athens, TN 37303
423-744-8200
econolodge.com
Built in 1909 and located next to the McMillan County Courthouse, the Majestic Mansion Bed & Breakfast offers a glimpse into historic downtown Athens. Relax on the hammock, sip tea on the sun porch or schedule a massage while you unwind at this upscale alternative to chain hotels. Rooms with names like "The King of The Mountain," "The Empress" and "The Ambassador" range from $95 to $135 per night. Amenities include breakfast, soda and tea service, an antique gallery and a complimentary newspaper each morning.
Majestic Mansion Bed & Breakfast
202 E. Washington Ave.
Athens, TN 37303-3652
423-746-9041
themansionbnb.com
