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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior
Interior entrance
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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6350 Interstate Drive, Cottondale, AL, 35453
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuscaloosa River Walk
    ‪9 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG offers 95 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • 12 minutes by car from Bryant-Denny Stadium and 12 minutes from University of Alabama
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Free self parking is available.

This Cottondale hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Business centre

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 494 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was convenient for travel and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays I've had in a while.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room , staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean hotel with nice breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patti

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

Would stay again

Great hotel and staff, nice breakfast buffet included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean hotel. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yrma

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey easy check in and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean overall and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Earl

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
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious and comfortable room with many food options near by. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast , super clean and it looks like it was recently renovated .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff, breakfast buffet & lobby decorating for the Crimson Tide game. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025