Name: Studio 9 Inn & Suites
Address: 440 Johnston Street Southeast, Decatur, Alabama, United States of America, Decatur, Alabama, US
Price range: $76–$163 per night
Rating: 6.1

What guests think

At Studio 9 Inn & Suites, reviewers consistently highlight clean rooms and friendly staff at a budget-friendly price, while noting the older, worn condition of the property and a downtown location that many find convenient and walkable.

Several guests also mention quiet stays, though a few report street noise and difficulties such as no one at the front desk, a rude night clerk, or trouble with Wi-Fi. Rooms are simple and comfortable, with many praising the beds; decor feels dated. Overall, expect an affordable, no-frills stay in a convenient spot.

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8

Hannah

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs a do not disturb sign because I don’t like that and the shower head didn’t put a lot of water pressure out and was spraying out of the shower.

8

James

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Just wish there was a coffee maker in the room.

6

James L

Dec 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I am not happy with it. The room was ok. The front desk ok. Parking is ok. My biggest complain is after I paid for the room then the hit you with a another charge of $100.00 for anything you break or for them cleaning it. If everything is ok they give you $80.00 back. So if Hotels.com charge my card $72.00 plus the hotel charges me $100.00 then gives me $80.00 back the total is $92.00 plus taxes. How are you saving money and Hotels.com not give my account credit for my free night. Never stay there again.

6

Amanda

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not being familiar with the area, we booked this room. Should have known that the price reflected the poor condition of the entire building. Dirty, run down, no amenities, hot and loud! Stay on the beaten path! You get what you pay for!

10

Michael

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The check-in was easy and loading made convenient, especially with the elevator. Staff was always friendly and very helpful, and in one situation, went above the call of duty to help us. We are very appreciative. The room was neat and clean and was serviced at our request. The motel is just a few minutes off I-65 on the north side of Decatur and is worth the extra time, espcially if you are visiting local attractions, I our case, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

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Jeremy

Sep 12, 2023

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I did not feel safe at this property. Sketchy characters walking around. Drug deal in the parking lot. Extremely run down. Nobody at check in desk. So bad that I told the lady I was leaving. She said that I was "Going to lose my money." I told her that I wasn't going to risk staying there over $225. FYI this is the first review that I have ever made. Take my advice and STAY AWAY.

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Cleanliness

Many guests say rooms are clean and well kept. Several note the property is older and looks worn in places, and a few report isolated issues.

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Jennifer

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and price was good. Brief walk to downtown restaurants and brewery.

8

Anthony

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A container was left in the fridge

8

Cheri

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I always stay here during competitions because of the convenience and good price of the hotel. Rooms are always clean.

10

Jeffrey

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Second time I've stayed here. It's not fancy but it's friendly, clean, and comfortable right in downtown Decatur.

10

Leslie

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for 1 night while in town for a conference. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfy. Water was hot and had good water pressure. I had absolutely no complaints with our stay. Thank You Studio 9 Inn!!

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Amanda

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not being familiar with the area, we booked this room. Should have known that the price reflected the poor condition of the entire building. Dirty, run down, no amenities, hot and loud! Stay on the beaten path! You get what you pay for!

10

Peggy

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was old, but very clean. Employees were the very best I have had anywhere.

8

Frank

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, comfortable beds, Clean rooms. Is an older property but a great value.

10

Michael

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The check-in was easy and loading made convenient, especially with the elevator. Staff was always friendly and very helpful, and in one situation, went above the call of duty to help us. We are very appreciative. The room was neat and clean and was serviced at our request. The motel is just a few minutes off I-65 on the north side of Decatur and is worth the extra time, espcially if you are visiting local attractions, I our case, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

8

Timothy

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property, could use some updating in the common areas. But the room was clean, comfortable, and everything worked.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and comfortable, with many praising the beds; decor feels dated.

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Jennifer

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and price was good. Brief walk to downtown restaurants and brewery.

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Phillip

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was old and worn out.

10

Jeffrey

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Second time I've stayed here. It's not fancy but it's friendly, clean, and comfortable right in downtown Decatur.

10

Leslie

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for 1 night while in town for a conference. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfy. Water was hot and had good water pressure. I had absolutely no complaints with our stay. Thank You Studio 9 Inn!!

10

Jacob

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I really enjoyed this hotel. The beds were super comfy. The room was clean and smelled good too. I will gladly stay again when im in Decatur!!

8

Robert

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was reasonably appointed and cozy enough. How ever the sound from the street outside was pretty loud. And the tv could have been a bit larger. However, I do recommend it and will stay there again if I am ever in town.

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Roy

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean and looked like it was recently remodeled, the bed ok, the shower was great but the building is run down and definitely needs to be updated. It was affordable, bottom line I would stay here again.

8

Thomas

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I could not get wi fi in my room although I was given the password .

8

Frank

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, comfortable beds, Clean rooms. Is an older property but a great value.

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Timothy

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property, could use some updating in the common areas. But the room was clean, comfortable, and everything worked.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, courteous, and helpful, with some going above and beyond. A few guests reported lapses such as an unattended front desk and a rude night clerk.

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Kevin

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always enjoy the price point and the service. My rooms are always clean and well stocked and I choose smoking rooms when I can. The management is friendly.

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Dx

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It wasnt good. Night clerk yelled and scorned us in hostile manner for proping open a side door entrance to the hotel at night while we retrieved items from our vehicle. We had the door open for less than a minute and our car was 25 feet away. Besides the general shoddy condition of the hotel, that was an very unpleasant and unnecessary experience from the hotel staff to their guests, who are paying them. He could've offered us to hold the door instead of screaming at us. As a result, it put a damper on us as we were turning in for the night. Because I had waited until after 11am to address this with morning clerk, we were not offered any compensation or kickback for the complete rudeness of their staff, other than an apology by someone covering for another coworker. We decided to move to a different hotel, and paid for a day of the room which we did not occupy.

10

Jeffrey

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Second time I've stayed here. It's not fancy but it's friendly, clean, and comfortable right in downtown Decatur.

10

Maria Christina

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice and clean. The gentleman at front desk was very polite and friendly. Which is very rare these days. We ended up staying an extra night!!

4

Lori

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one was at the check in desk for over 10 minutes

10

Peggy

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was old, but very clean. Employees were the very best I have had anywhere.

8

Frank

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, comfortable beds, Clean rooms. Is an older property but a great value.

10

Michael

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The check-in was easy and loading made convenient, especially with the elevator. Staff was always friendly and very helpful, and in one situation, went above the call of duty to help us. We are very appreciative. The room was neat and clean and was serviced at our request. The motel is just a few minutes off I-65 on the north side of Decatur and is worth the extra time, espcially if you are visiting local attractions, I our case, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

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Jeremy

Sep 12, 2023

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I did not feel safe at this property. Sketchy characters walking around. Drug deal in the parking lot. Extremely run down. Nobody at check in desk. So bad that I told the lady I was leaving. She said that I was "Going to lose my money." I told her that I wasn't going to risk staying there over $225. FYI this is the first review that I have ever made. Take my advice and STAY AWAY.

10

Ellen

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was gracious, friendly and very helpful. The room was comforyable and clean. It was convenient to historical area which was important to me.

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Location

Many appreciate the downtown Decatur setting that is walkable to restaurants and sights, with easy access to I-65. Several mention quiet surroundings, though one guest found it more remote.

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Tina

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was quite and peaceful

8

Jennifer

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and price was good. Brief walk to downtown restaurants and brewery.

10

Jabari

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was remote and quiet.

10

Jeffrey

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Second time I've stayed here. It's not fancy but it's friendly, clean, and comfortable right in downtown Decatur.

8

Angel

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It's affordable, quiet, great location

10

Felicia

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

it was very convenient very private and it was exactly what I was looking for for this day

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Michael

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The check-in was easy and loading made convenient, especially with the elevator. Staff was always friendly and very helpful, and in one situation, went above the call of duty to help us. We are very appreciative. The room was neat and clean and was serviced at our request. The motel is just a few minutes off I-65 on the north side of Decatur and is worth the extra time, espcially if you are visiting local attractions, I our case, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

8

Glenda

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was quiet and clean , nothing fancy but good for the price

10

Ellen

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was gracious, friendly and very helpful. The room was comforyable and clean. It was convenient to historical area which was important to me.

10

Jeffrey

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place at a good price right downtown. You can walk pretty much anywhere you want to go. I definitely would stay here again.

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Month	Average price
September	$69
October	$70
November	$69

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13	14 $77	15 $78	16 $78	17 $77	18 $78	19 $76
20 $76	21 $76	22 $77	23 $77	24 $77	25 $77	26 $77
27 $78	28 $77	29 $77	30 $78

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $163	2 $160	3 $161
4 $160	5 $78	6 $79	7 $79	8 $79	9 $78	10 $78
11 $78	12 $78	13 $79	14 $79	15 $78	16 $79	17 $79
18 $80	19 $79	20 $79	21 $79	22 $79	23 $78	24 $80
25 $79	26 $79	27 $80	28 $79	29 $78	30 $78	31 $80

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Room, 2 Double Beds

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