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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior entrance
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

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6350 Interstate Drive, Cottondale, AL, 35453
  • Place, Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cottondale

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG, you'll be 13.1 km (8.1 mi) from University of Alabama. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Added amenities include a banquet hall. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In the area of this Cottondale hotel, you'll find Bryant-Denny Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • University of Alabama - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 9 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 12 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wright's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG also features an outdoor pool and a lift. Self parking is free.

This Cottondale hotel is smoke free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG offers 95 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cottondale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 carbon monoxide detector, 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 and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Cottondale
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa East
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa East Cottondale
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa East Cottondale by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG on 1 Apr 2026 start from NZ$217, 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG has a free self car park.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers love the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG?

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 463 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Nice room. Clean. Nice matress. Nice staff.easy check-in. Convenient location. Would totally stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa, Charleston

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Earl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and it was quite on our floor! Breakfast was good! Close to interstate, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yrma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, kind people, good list of restaurants, and they gave me mech for the game!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reserved two queen beds but was given one king with a pullout couch bed. The pullout couch was extremely uncomfortable. Worst nights sleep, got up with sore back and hips
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mini fridge could use a cleaning, but room was great other than that!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and cleaning crew was amazing room was immaculate and will definitely stay again. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Danielle at the front desk was very nice. Our room on the other hand was awful. There were bugs everywhere. We left to find somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Always feel safe and
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Enid

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room , staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, parking was a bit tight but still a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David, Scottsdale

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean overall and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025