avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Tuscaloosa with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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3924 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Coleman Coliseum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryant-Denny Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tuscaloosa

At avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Veterans Memorial Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a lift. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this South East Tuscaloosa hotel include University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium.

What's nearby

  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Coleman Coliseum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 7 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 6 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk

About this property

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

Hotel in Tuscaloosa with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This Tuscaloosa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG offers 87 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Tuscaloosa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (172 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

Avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$140.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

Yep, avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG has a free self car park.

Does avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

No, avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 404 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came for UA orientation. The hotel is so clean, updated, friendly staff. Definitely would stay again. Close to the highway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xochitl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

KEIZO

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was extremely kind,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Moore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+ Didn't expect the overall experience to be that amazing. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karmessa, Madison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, modern and clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After a not so great stay at another hotel, this was a welcome relief. Incredibly clean, comfortable room, and great staff. Good breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great, clean, and staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary C

Travelled with group
Nice hotel and friendly staff. Room was overall clean. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Direct
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Precious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cute and very cozy. The window overlooked the baseball field. The beds were great and comfortable. The bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Oak Point

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

A Great Weekend

The stay was great and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hila

Our room itself was fantastic, but the lobby and hallways were dominated by overpowering air fresheners. It was nauseating, truly, and I was concerned the room was going to be the same. Luckily, the room was clean and “unscented”, or we wouldn’t have been able to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025