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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
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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)
  • 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

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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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

Hotel in Cottondale with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free breakfast are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
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.
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 an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 12 minutes by car from Bryant-Denny Stadium and 12 minutes from University of Alabama
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 an elevator. Self parking is free.

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

  • 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.
  • 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. 348 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 454 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Georgann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AVERY

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charletta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and the young lady that checked me in was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eunjeong

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the pool looked a bit dirty with dim lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in a couple of Holiday Inn Express facilities and they have been clean, quiet, friendly and good value. That convinced me to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

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

Great resting place.

Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025