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Econo Lodge Athens I-75

2.0 star property
Regional Park adventures and local history explorations await just steps away from this convenient lodging in the heart of McMinn County

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Travelers find themselves in McMinn County at Econo Lodge. The property offers free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Express check-in speeds up arrival, and the front desk staff assists guests 24/7.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is AED 174
AED 207 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Living room | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Athens, Econo Lodge Athens I-75 is in a regional park. Lost Sea Adventure and Watts Bar Dam are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Park and McMinn Field. Tennessee Wesleyan College and Veterans Memorial Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Athens travel guide
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1827 Holiday Drive, Athens, TN, 37303

What's nearby

  • Bright Splash Park
    Regional Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fall sunrise on Watt’s Bar Lake. Super nice privately own campground on the Tennessee River.
    Watts Bar Lake
    23 min drive - 49.5 km
  • McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College
    6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lost Sea Adventure
    21 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    3 min drive
  • SONIC Drive In
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    9 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    2 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Athens I-75

Motel near Regional Park
Located close to McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Econo Lodge Athens I-75 provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Athens I-75 offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and children's robes
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 2 for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 2

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 100 mi (160 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Athens I-75 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Athens I-75?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Athens I-75?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Econo Lodge Athens I-75 located?

Situated in a regional park, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Regional Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tennessee Wesleyan College and McMinn Field. Veterans Memorial Park and McMinn County Living Heritage Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Athens I-75 Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms respectfully
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff pet friendly clean rooms. Reasonable price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price room needs some renovations but the staff is amazing they went above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is well maintained and staff was friendly and answered all my questions. Conveniently located off exit for easy on and off access to interstate. Rooms were comfortable and price was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

It was ok really. Good room at a cheap price. I was happy. I just needed to get out of the car for a while and sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inexpensive Clean rooms, comfortable beds and small continental breakfast. No coffeemaker in room only downside.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Quiet, clean,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

A no frills hotel that was clean, comfortable, close to tons of restaurants. A great value for the price. No carpet for the allergy travelers which was nice after 2 weeks of carpeted hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice man in the office. The room 104 was large and clean. Only issue I had was around 11 pm a family with some kids checked into and were out in room above me so those small kids running around was loud until they settled down. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Billie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk assistant was great a the room was good . My only issue was the top comforter was dingy an dirty so I removed it but as I was leaving I watched the guy pick it off the floor an lay it in the tv table so he could put it back on the bed. It needed washed so that was a little concerning to me . Other than that my stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Disliked: Amenities
You get what you pay for. This is an older facility that has had some minor upgrades. The linens were mostly clean, I returned a couple of pillowcases. The furniture was worn and the tub/shower looked like a war had happened in it. The door wouldnt completely lock so we blocked it with a sofa. If you want cheap, under $100 a night, and just a mostly clean bed. . . There are lots of better options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice but we had a few people staying around us that were loud and all smoking rooms are on the top floor but the steps were good and ok the climb..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and close to our travels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't have pets in my room but I can imagine if I did it would be absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Amenities
We just stopped to get some rest and we got just that. I’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lydell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel served the immediate needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MOTOHIKO

Liked: Staff & service
the variations of breakfast was too small. it is free breakfast, I can not complain, but ,,,,,,,,,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevaun

Liked: Staff & service
The cleanliness could’ve been a little better but overall it was a decent stay. Very nice staff and helpful overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023