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Athens, AL

1218 Kelli Dr, Athens AL

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1-937-328-4811

Pack in Comfort and Value at Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL

Tucked between Huntsville and Decatur, Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL offers a warm, affordable stay in northern Alabama. Whether you're visiting Athens State University, heading to the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, or just stopping off I-65 during a road trip, our location makes it easy to rest, recharge, and explore. 


Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL delivers dependable comfort with the essentials travelers need, making it a smart and welcoming choice for guests seeking convenience on the road. Designed with value in mind, our hotel proves that economy and comfort can go hand in hand. 


Guests can expect free Wi-Fi, clean and comfortable rooms, and thoughtful extras to help simplify their stay. Our hotel offers a free hot breakfast, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (open Memorial Day—Labor Day, daily 9 am to 9 pm), an Electric Vehicle Charger, and a guest coin laundry facility. All rooms feature a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and hairdryer. One well-behaved pet per room is always welcome for free.


Our hotel is just off US 72 with easy access to I-65, placing you minutes from downtown Athens, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and Huntsville International Airport (HSV). Whether you’re in town for business, outdoor adventure, or a college visit, you’ll find Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL a convenient and budget-friendly place to unpack and unwind.

Athens, AL Hotel

Key Amenities

  • RediClean®
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    RediClean®
    RediClean®
  • Up to 1 pet allowed
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    Up to 2 pets allowed. First pet stays free. Second pet $15 per night.
    Up to 2 pets allowed. First pet stays free. Second pet $15 per night.
  • Free Hot Breakfast
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    Free Hot Breakfast
    Free Hot Breakfast
  • Limited Bus Truck Parking
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    Limited Bus Truck Parking
    Limited Bus Truck Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
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    Free Wi-Fi
    Free Wi-Fi
  • Paid Laundry
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    Paid Laundry
    Paid Laundry

Value

  • Free Coffee in the Lobby
  • Free Expanded Cable
  • Free Long-Distance Calling
  • Kids 17 & Under Stay Free

Convenience

  • Electric Vehicle Charging
  • Portable Crib/Play Yard Available
  • Vending Machines

Recreation

  • Seasonal Pool

Transportation

  • Free Parking
  • Limited Bus/Truck Parking Available

Rooms

  • Accessible Guest Rooms with Doorways that Provide 32” of Clear Width
  • Guest Room Televisions have Closed Captioning

Meeting Room

  • Assistive Listening Devices Not Available for Meetings

Lobby

  • Accessible Lobby Registration Desk
  • Accessible Public Entrance to Lobby
  • Accessible Public Restrooms

Assistance

  • Employees are trained to read written materials aloud to guests who are blind or have low vision
  • Employees will provide verbal directions on locations in the hotel to guests who are blind or have low vision
  • Portable Communications Kits Available for the Hearing Impaired - Not Available
  • Service Animals are Welcome
  • Signage for Permanent Rooms and Spaces have Braille and Raised Characters
  • TTY Not Available for Guest Use

Parking

  • Accessible Parking Spaces for Cars in Self-Parking Facility
  • Accessible Parking Spaces for Vans in Self-Parking Facility

Accessible Routes

  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Accessible Guestrooms
  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to the Swimming Pool

Recreation

  • Accessible Swimming Pool
  • Pool Lift Available

Check-in Age: 21 years or older (18 years or older with valid Military ID)

Pet Policy: One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Pets must be declared at check-in. Up to 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. Pet not to exceed 80 pounds. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.

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Deposit Policy: All Guests must present a valid credit card at check-in. A $125 credit card deposit is required at check-in. Cash, Debit and Pre-paid cards are not accepted for the amount of deposit.

Attractions

  • Park Place (1.78 )
  • Athens State University (2.42 )
  • Athens Limestone Hospital (2.48 )
  • Downtown Athens (2.49 )
  • Alabama Veteran's Museum (2.55 )
  • Houston Memorial Library & Museum (2.63 )
  • Southern Gayles Golf Course (7.7 )
  • Cummings Research Park (11.81 )
  • Bridge Street Town Centre (15.61 )
  • Huntsville Hospital (20.37 )
  • EarlyWorks Museum (20.39 )

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (0.05 )
  • Burger King (0.15 )
  • Wendy's (0.18 )
  • McDonald's (0.19 )
  • Taco Bell (0.19 )
  • Applebee's Grill & Bar (0.3 )
  • Logan's Roadhouse (0.44 )
  • Bojangles (0.45 )
  • Chick-fil-A (0.52 )
  • Panera Bread (2.82 )

Airports

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (12.92 )

Historic Downtown Athens

Enjoy modern amenities and classic Southern character in Athens. Referred to as "the square" by locals, Downtown Athens is bustling with local small businesses and restaurants! Make sure to stop by the Athens-Limestone County Visitor Center to pick up self-guided tours, like the Antebellum Trail tour, which takes you through historic districts surrounding the Square.

NASA Space Camp

"Welcome to Space Camp! Since opening in 1982, Space Camp has provided a unique, hands-on, STEM experience for students of all ages to train like astronauts! Space Camp is a place for learning, growing and having fun, and we can’t wait to share it with you."

students on campus

Athens State University

Founded in 1822, Athens State University is Alabama's oldest educational institution of higher learning. An upper division university, ASU serves junior and senior level undergrads and graduate students on a beautiful and historic campus.

cityscape

Visit Huntsville

Located just half an hour away is historic and metropolitan Huntsville, Alabama. Visit the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Mazda Toyota Motor Manufacturing, and a bustling downtown district.

fishing

Joe Wheeler State Park

The Tennessee River forms the 69,700-acre Wheeler Lake. Bass, bream and catfish are plentiful in the sparkling waters where sailboats and yachts cruise side by side. On the shores of Wheeler Lake, this resort park features a stunning waterfront lodge with restaurant and convention facilities, championship 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, full-service marina, camping, lakeside cottages, cozy cabins, and a rustic group lodge. In addition, Joe Wheeler Resort State Park offers hiking and mountain biking trails.

sports

Athens Sportsplex

The Athens Sportsplex is a state of the art facility that offers outdoor sports and recreation opportunities for residents of Athens. The space houses over 10 baseball/softball fields, multiple soccer fields, a disc golf course, 6 tennis courts, 2 sand volleyball courts, 3 flag football fields, a junior Olympic swimming pool, and a Kid's Dugout playground. The Sportsplex is truly an oasis for youth sports and athletes of all ages.