Stay Express Inn Athens

Could not check in until 2 pm. We were late for a meeting and just needed to change clothes. Management said absolutely not, that room had to be cleaned first that they couldnt do it after we changed and left. . We had to wait 30 minutes. When we did get in the room it was hot. Only one set of towels. One regular cofffee pouch, one cofffe set up although pot holds 5 cups. Room had burnt out bulb, very dim lighting from bulbs that did work. One trash can to be shared for bathroom, vanity area, and bedroom area. Door brace Locks missing on both doors. Swimming pool had one ladder and it was broken. Next day, while packing up to leave, management stopped by at 11 am to see if we were stsying. 5 minutes later maid asked same and that she really needed to get to room soon if we werent staying. I.e. "hurry up and leave" attitude. I pulled sheets back to foot of bed to check for any possible list items and saw numerous blood spots noted on foot of sheets. It wasn't ours. Showed head maid she did not seem to be concerned. When I complained to management about delay (because "room has to be cleaned " in getting in room from day before, management THEN stated, "check in isnit till 2pm". Obviously it didn't matter, between blood on sheets, burnt bulb etc. the room was never going to be very clean at all. Sace your money and go elsewhere

Pet friendly, places to eat close by. Didn't care for some of the noise wasn't overly loud but.

beware i would only book here if it’s your only option or you’re absolutely tight on money as i know it’s one of the cheaper options. went based of the reviews because they were 50/50 and the photos didn’t look bad but i would not stay here again. the bed was dirty the sheets had stains and it seems like if things aren’t used they won’t move to clean them or replace them. the bed just seems like that keep making it with the same sheets every time someone stays it felt so itchy and disgusting. the room is very spacious i’ll give it that but the floor was so dusty like they don’t vaccum or sweep. the toilet and bath tub are in such a small space it was very uncomfortable and if you’re a tall person good luck taking a shower i’m 5’2 and still had to duck for the water to reach the top of my head. my boyfriend and i needed more towels and i called the front desk and the lady was very rude. she said you have to call housekeeping i asked what their number was as it wasn’t displayed on the phone and she said you have to go out and look for them. the pool was also very green. the tv and the lamp in front of the tv did not work in the room we were given. they would flicker 24/7, and if you have littles be careful because the remote did not have a back to it super easy for a kid to grab the batteries. so yeah just beware if you’re staying in it majority of the time. we were able to suffice as we only used it to sleep but we ended up buying our own blankets and sleeping fully clothes.