Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but cannot be guaranteed.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Chattanooga's Hamilton Place area, just a 3-minute drive from Hamilton Place Mall and 15 minutes from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. It is approximately 5.5 km from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Athena Inn Chattanooga - Comfortable Stay in Tennessee

Average nightly price at Athena Inn Chattanooga by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$49
February	$47
March	$53
April	$48
May	$51
June	$56
July	$49
August	$50
September	$50
October	$55
November	$51
December	$47

What guests think

At Athena Inn Chattanooga, travelers describe a budget, no‑frills stop with updated rooms and standout multi‑head showers that provide solid value for a quick overnight stay, especially for drivers seeking simple comfort and convenient access off the interstate.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many found rooms very clean and freshly renovated, while others reported stained linens, musty odors, or occasional bugs. Service ranges from friendly and helpful to curt check‑ins with strict policies, and breakfast is very limited to packaged items with weak coffee. The neighborhood feels commercial and can seem rough or noisy, but the property works well for a short, budget‑friendly stop.

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Facilities

No‑frills, drive‑up property with basic amenities. Parking can be tight, and several guests appreciated the pet‑friendly policy; larger vehicles and motorcycles may have limited on‑site space.

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Robert

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Athena Inn is consistently a great stay for the money. We stay here at least twice a year and always choose it as our spot when driving between MI and FL with our two dogs, which are always welcome here. Very clean and simple no-frills rooms with vinyl plank flooring, LED lighting, modern, clean-lined laminate furnishings and solid surface countertops. Beds are comfortable with crisp, clean, white linens. Heater/air conditioning units seem up to date. And did I mention the SHOWERS?!! Crazy ultra modern 4 zone waterfall shower heads with shampoo and body wash dispensers mounted on the shower wall...and with clean, rolling glass doors. This place is no Ritz Carlton, but I've never experienced such a low budget hotel stay that is so clean and up to date. Plus the friendly staff makes for a fast and pleasant check-in experience....even when we roll in and wake them up at 3:30 am after battling construction, accidents and worst of all...Atlanta traffic! Perfect quick overnight stay for us every time.

10

Taylor

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice, clean, and very up to date. The outside of the building was also very clean and seemed pretty updated too. The parking lot was a bit tight but we’re in a very large truck so that made it a bit more difficult, it would have been fine for an average sized vehicle though. The girl at the check in was pretty focused on knitting than us but she wasn’t overly rude. Overall, I would definitely stay here. It was a very affordable price and nicer than a lot of the more expensive hotels in this area.

8

Richard

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were disappointed there was not an elevator to the second floor.

10

Jourdan

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second time staying here. Again it was a stay for the price. Very clean, quiet rooms that are anll updated. The shower in my room was outstanding... It’s very high tech & spa like. Only downside is there isn’t any parking for big box trucks, trailers, or camper type vehicles.

10

Erin

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is a little tight. Other than that I was pleasantly surprised. Great area… a lot of stores, shops & restaurants in walking distance. Room was a nice size & clean. Rainfall shower head in the bathroom which was neat. Very good selection of cable channels. Easy check in & out.

10

Chelsea Ottman

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Little grassy area and picnic table

10

Allison

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and updated room. Pet friendly.

8

Matthew

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is built on an older motel style, i suspect a former rodeway inn or similar hotel. Despite the property's age, it is kept in good order. My room was very nice, modern style with a multi-faucet shower! The staff are quiet folk but very friendly and polite. Everything in my room worked, and was clean. Now, no place is without its caveats. This location is next to a busy road which you’ll find running rampant with the sound of modified exhaust well into the evening. The AC units are older below window style, so it pulls in the humidity with the air. And maybe this is a personal gripe, but the water tasted a bit over chlorinated. Maybe thats just how chattanooga's water tastes? I didnt get sick or anything, and i drank quite a bit, but it was definitely not a great mouth feel. Relatively small things considering the value of the room and the updated room amenities. Would definitely stay again!

4

Eddie

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in we got a room next to office. We were on motorcycles and there was 1 space at our door. The clerk said we couldn’t park both motorcycles in a single space that it is illegal. Are you kidding me? He wanted one parked around the back where we couldn’t see it. We wound up parking it in the street. No one was ever at the desk. You would have to call and wait for them to arrive. There was some sort of a food/spice smell that was unpleasant. We were approached several times by a homeless girl at the edge of the property. She always asked for money. Not a good location.

10

Kelly

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was quiet and comfortable. Allows pets for a reasonable fee. We were traveling to pick up a puppy a long ways from home and it was very nice to be able to stop and rest ourselves and the puppy for the night.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported stained linens, musty odors, and occasional pests. Housekeeping and towel replenishment were inconsistent across stays.

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Laura

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Not the cleanest place, room service is super loud in the mornings while cleaning neighboring rooms, breakfast wasn’t a breakfast, bed had hair on the sheets. Lastly, we found a cockroach in the bathroom.

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LeAnn

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I booked, I saw the property had a very high rating. Not sure where that rating came from, pillowcases were yellow, gray, and worn. One of the pillowcases had sketchy looking spots on it,Towels were also very worn and gray and the stack of two washcloths had the very clear imprint of perhaps a coffee mug. Which makes me think they clearly don’t change out all of the towels between guests.

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Chorong

Mar 12, 2023

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Terrible place! I just needed a clean place to stay one night after a long drive. After reading the reviews meticulously, I thought it would be good enough for the price. No, this place doesn't deserve a penny. Long story short, bed bugs, a dead roach, heater fully covered with thick thick dust, hairs on the floor, and moldy shower booth including walls and floors. Seriously, it completely ruined my sleep schedule cus I couldn't turn the lights off or lie down comfortably on the bed after finding the bed bugs! I have videos and photos! I wish I could upload them here. The staff moved me a different room but that room also was filthy! Don't waste a penny. It will be much better to sleep in your car.

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caytie

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were bug infestations in my room. Food all over the walls . Room had not been previously cleaned. Staff would not accommodate my complaints . Still trying to get a refund on this absolutely horrendous stay.

10

LUIS

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very well lit and auper clean. The recessed lights gave off a lot of heat but the a/c offset that. The bed was fabulous. Breakfast was nothing to write home about bit other than that it is a great hotel

4

Maria Dianne

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets and towels were not clean. The room was pretty dirty as well.

6

Deborah

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean but had a smell in the room that was musty. The shower was very nice though. Fridge and microwave worked well. It was good for a quick overnight stop. Breakfast was cereal or small muffins or donughts. And warm sunny delight. I picked it because we needed something Along the highway and breakfast included. We had to go to McDonald’s. It wasn’t the word but could have been better

10

Douglas

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean the best shower

8

Billy

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean place to stay we stay there every year price is great

2

Shirlene

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was disgustingly dirty. Management very unhelpful, rude, and disrespectful. There was NO pool. Breakfast was Little Debbie’s, really bad coffee, koolade. Yucky

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Rooms

Renovated, modern rooms with notably strong multi‑head showers are a recurring highlight. Some guests experienced traffic or thin‑wall noise, plus a few issues with TV/cable, window coverings, or bed comfort; Wi‑Fi feedback varied.

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Vadim

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and modern. Hotel was remodeled and shower was very nice (waterfall and body spraying function).

8

Arthur

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older place but they are making an effort to better the property. Would stay again

6

Tammy

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a hard time understanding front desk guy. Walls very thin. Above me was wierd noises. Bed comfy.

6

Cindy

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok. Internet was not very good. Unless you are happy with cereal for breakfast - plan an alternate breakfast

6

Frank

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like they are trying very hard to make this a nice place, is a motel with only a cess to rooms via parking lot, and can feel unsafe for some. Very noisy place at night with city traffic and emergency vehicles.

6

Shammoth

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the best neighbor, tons of folks outside hanging around and smoking. Room smelled like an old ashtray and urine. Nice size room, however, the roll down shade and curtain need to be replaced, there was a at least a 6" gap form the wall window to the shade, they just need to be replaced, you can completely see in the room with little to no effort. Desk chair was broken, no were left to sit but on the bed. Super noisy and not a safe area.

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William N.

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The shower was fantastic--good water pressure, instant hot water. Fairly new, good-flushing toilet. There was a long shelf along the back wall and an office chair giving me room to put my stuff to fix food and to put my laptop and briefcase. Fast internet. Refrigerator and microwave. TV was on a 6' long double shelf on the wall that gave more room to set things.

6

-Eric

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent condition for the price. Suspect neighborhood. Thin Walls.

8

Matthew

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is built on an older motel style, i suspect a former rodeway inn or similar hotel. Despite the property's age, it is kept in good order. My room was very nice, modern style with a multi-faucet shower! The staff are quiet folk but very friendly and polite. Everything in my room worked, and was clean. Now, no place is without its caveats. This location is next to a busy road which you’ll find running rampant with the sound of modified exhaust well into the evening. The AC units are older below window style, so it pulls in the humidity with the air. And maybe this is a personal gripe, but the water tasted a bit over chlorinated. Maybe thats just how chattanooga's water tastes? I didnt get sick or anything, and i drank quite a bit, but it was definitely not a great mouth feel. Relatively small things considering the value of the room and the updated room amenities. Would definitely stay again!

6

A

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for. Beds were comfy, room was clean. Lots of highway noise, and children playing in the rooms above us. Linens were grey and dingy. Check in was a nightmare.

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Service

Service sentiment is inconsistent—some report quick, helpful check‑ins and responsive staff, while others encountered curt or unfriendly desk interactions, night‑window procedures, strict deposit/no‑locals policies, and slow follow‑up for issues.

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Gabriel

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The gentleman at the Reception was very rude when i ask for some towels they dont clean the rooms every day if you stay more than a day and did not want to give me the hotel manager phone number!

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Elizabeth

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. Staff were very helpful and responded quickly and politely with a problem about the coffee creamer. Staff were very polite and helpful the entire stay.

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Mindy

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was unfriendly, felt like it was inconvenient for check in while front desk person was crocheting.

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Clarence

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service

6

Christina

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was my fault that I didn't read all of the policies, so I had booked this not knowing that they had a no locals policy. This means you cannot stay there if you live within a 40 mile radius. As hotels.com would not give me a refund, I called the property back and they said that they would accommodate me if I paid a $100 cash deposit, and we would get it back after they inspected the room. So I do appreciate the accommodation. The parking is very tight. Everything was clean. They have small breakfast - cereal, orange juice, muffins, breakfast bars, fruit. We surrounded by conveniences though. The receptionist though didn't really feel welcoming. Seem to be more skeptical of everybody that comes through the door. He went over a list of rules with us like we were teenagers or something - tobacco products on site, no alcohol, and don't make any noises because it's late. Other than that, the bed was very comfortable, and the shower was amazing. It had three different angled shower heads.

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Wade

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They said allowed dogs then were very rude when i had 2 dogs. Will never stay again

8

Terri

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady who checked me in was down right rude and hateful!! Other than that we had a great experience. We will definitely stay again.

4

Joshua

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 2:30AM after a long day of traveling, and he made it seem like I wasn't going to be able to check in. Not easy to communicate with. Seemed more interested in when we were going to check out then letting me get checked in.

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Jeremy

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I debated on how to rate my experience due to some challenges at check in. As we know, first impressions are everything. The desk worker at check in wasn’t the most pleasant and the lobby was locked (transaction was competed through a small window between entrance doors). We got to the room and walked in to a very pleasant surprise! The room was very modern and in pretty good shape. There was a large tv, cable, a microwave and refrigerator. The bed was comfortable to lay on, but not as comfortable to sleep on, that was just personal preference and does not reflect on the motel. The shower was upgraded, but not all of the nozzles functioned. I do not fault the motel for this. After check in we were not bothered by anyone during our three day visit. We were in the ground floor which I typically hate, but there was not excessive noise from other guests or environmental noises. If you factor in the cost of the stay, we got a phenomenal value for what we paid. Overall, I would stay again.

6

Ivan

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Returned after first day to a bathroom leak - no one was able to fix it at the time - but the front desk did provide extra towels - but didn't offer to clean it up either. No compensation was offered (and I did not make any request). The front desk was not manned and on 3 occasions (early and late) there was no response - just an empty window.

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Location

Convenient to the interstate, airport, and nearby restaurants and shopping, but several reviews described the immediate area as commercial or rough with a visible homeless presence and occasional traffic noise.

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Joe

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the shower worked fine. The beds were comfortable. The continental breakfast was OK. For some reason (dish problems, perhaps) the TV would not work at times--especially during the day. The desk clerk would get it back on, but it would soon go off again. The motel is located in a pretty rough neighborhood. Lots of homeless street people lurking about. I don't know what was going on in an adjacent parking lot...

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Doris

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean place close to the highway. good price

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Jonathan M

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was relatively clean, fairly well maintained and comfortable, however, I was told not to use the vending machine because it "eats money". The general area seems a little sketchy, and there were motorcycles and cars racing well into the night, which was rather noisy.

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Juan

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and modern , laminated floors , expensive shower , good mattress Only bad thing was the check in process, I was tire of driving 12 hours and the night clerk got confused and could not find my reservation and gave my room to someone else I was very tired and I didn’t like it , I’m giving 4 star because the motel is very nice , clean and spacious Because of the incident in the chec in process I’m not coming back I brought huge and delicious mangoes from south Florida to give and share some with them , but after the incident and lack of professionalism I decided not to give it

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julie

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was great, location in a very commercial area

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Erin

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is a little tight. Other than that I was pleasantly surprised. Great area… a lot of stores, shops & restaurants in walking distance. Room was a nice size & clean. Rainfall shower head in the bathroom which was neat. Very good selection of cable channels. Easy check in & out.

8

Margaret

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is on a side street near small businesses. There’s a few shut down shops in front of the property.

8

Priscilla

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to highway. Immediate vicinity offers limited dining options.

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Petez

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked how it was clean and renovated. Also , it was right by nice eating and shopping places.

4

Dina

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

homeless hanging out next to the property

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited—mainly packaged snacks, cereal, and basic coffee/juice. Some guests said offerings were missing or not as advertised, and coffee quality drew repeated complaints.

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Mark

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Just a motel. No perks. Breakfast was cereal or muffin. It worked for what we needed and we may stay here again if in the area.

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Tracy

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very simple, basic breakfast

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Cindy

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok. Internet was not very good. Unless you are happy with cereal for breakfast - plan an alternate breakfast

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Chelsea

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve always stopped over to Athena on our way from Maryland to Mississippi and it never disappoints. It’s not a 5-Star hotel and is in a sketchy-ish place, but it’s always been safe and comfortable. My only complaint is the “Continental Breakfast” seems like the muffins are always served the same day they go out and that’s really not safe, but outside of that it’s a great One Night stop over.

10

LUIS

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very well lit and auper clean. The recessed lights gave off a lot of heat but the a/c offset that. The bed was fabulous. Breakfast was nothing to write home about bit other than that it is a great hotel

6

Tony

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean. Housekeeping was nonexistent. We had to beg for towels and wash cloths daily. If they brought towels and wash cloths it was just a few, not enough for everyone in our room. They also turned off the AC making it warm in the room when we returned. The breakfast was not a continental breakfast, packaged muffins and such.

8

Sara J

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast options were minimal and all pre-packaged.

8

Greg

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and affordable, the breakfast was very limited

10

Courtney

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel! Keep in mind, its a no frills hotel. The place was very clean and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. The shower was amazing—definitely a standout feature. I also appreciated how quiet the location was, which made for a relaxing stay. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, adding to the positive experience. My only complaint is that the breakfast consisted of prepackaged snacks. However, considering the price, it was still a nice touch to have

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Shirlene

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was disgustingly dirty. Management very unhelpful, rude, and disrespectful. There was NO pool. Breakfast was Little Debbie’s, really bad coffee, koolade. Yucky

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