Have to review this hotel in the context that you are staying in Athens, TX which has one WalMart and a population of about 12,000. For a rural area this hotel is adequate. It is VERY OUTDATED. There is that old musky 80’s smell in the rooms and corridors. The walls are thin so you can hear your loud neighbors ALL OF THE TIME. Breakfast options are sad too. I have seen more options available at other HIEs. There is a dead plant that is in the dining area that also looks oh so sad cause it is DEAD. Seriously- who leaves a DEAD plant in a public area? It’s like NOBODY CARES!!!! There is old furniture in the parking lot. Why???? Overall the general feeling of this hotel and town screams “RURAL AMERICA!” The employees look sad except for the nice young lady that checked me in at 10pm. I have stayed at several HIE hotels and this is the most pitiful one…. But again, this is Athens. Next time if I am in the area I will opt for an Airbnb option or look for a B&B nearby. I suggest if your budget allows skip this place and find somewhere else to stay.