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Americas Best Value Inn

2.0 of 5
716 E Tyler St, Athens, TX 75751 (Formerly Spanish Trace Inn)
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Americas Best Value Inn
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Athens
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Texas
Top Contributor
113 reviews 113 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

The bed was comfortable and the bathroom clean. Those are the nicest things I can say. The lobby smells of stale cigarettes, the clerk hasn't seen a razor in days. The pretty pool you see in the pictures is empty and covered with a blue tarp. There were cobwebs with dead spiders in the corners of the room. Our dresser... More

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Missouri City, Texas, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

This hotel needs work. There's roaches (dead and alive) all over the place. The beds are pretty comfortable, but the atmosphere is nasty. It smells like smoke everywhere. The service isn't too good either. When the remote in our room stopped working, I had to go to the desk about three times. And when I asked for a TV guide,... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

If you are a mother and you long for a weekend away and you wait until the last minute to decide to go to Trade Days, you may be tempted to look past these horrid reviews. I encourage you to not to. The only good thing about the night we spent in this hotel is the horror stories we continue... More

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Dallas
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2011

I stayed here this past Feb and was very happy with my stay. The was staff was well trained and rooms were in great conditions. I would stay here again next time i am in town. The location was great and the bar had good drinks..

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Management1700, Manager at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
19 August 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking time to share a review about our hotel. We are happy to know you enjoyed your visit. We take great pride in exceeding guest expectations. We look forward to another opportunity to service your future lodging needs. Management More

Houston,
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010

I recently booked a trip to Canton and made reservations through "Priceline" to stay at the Americas Best Value Inn in Athens, TX. Not only would I warn people about staying here, I will also encourage you to never book through Priceline. I believe they have the same values and are both only out for money it is no longer... More

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Management1700, Regional Director at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
19 August 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your stay at our property. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you felt you experienced with us. There is never an excuse for providing anything less than great service. All claims against this property will be further investigated and corrected where necessary. We hope you will... More

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010

This place is old and in a horrible state of repair. Light bulbs missing/ burned out, elec. outlets not working, lamps unplugged, carpet old and frayed, black mold & used bloody bandaid in bathroom, linens so old and shabby and that we were not sure if they were clean and they kept sliding off the bed. Pool is a true... More

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Management1700, Regional Director at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
19 August 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share a review about our hotel. We sincerely apologize about the negative experiences you had with your guest room and the continental breakfast. We believe we have corrected the matters which will enhance the overall experience at our hotel. We hope you will give us another opportunity to serve you... More

Texarkana, Arkansas
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2010

This was the dirtest, most damaged hotel I have ever stayed in! Non-flushing commodes, dirty sheets, holes in the wall and floors! People given the keys to rooms we had not checked out of yet. I could write a book, but I think you get my drift! Sleeping in your car would be better than spending a dime on this... More

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abviathenstx, Webmaster at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
25 August 2011

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Americas Best Value Inn during your recent visit to our area. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. These reviews are one of our best tools in seeing to it that the high standards which we set for our establishment are being maintained. Upon receipt of... More

Strawn, Texas
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2009

It was clean and comfortable, good for a nights sleep.

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abviathenstx, Webmaster at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
25 August 2011

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Americas Best Value Inn during your recent visit to our area. I’m glad that you found our establishment to be a good choice for your visit and that you had a good night’s sleep. I hope that the next time you are in our area you will once again choose... More

louisville
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2008

I guess the best thing i could say about this hotel, was the clerk at the front desk was very nice. Upon arriving at the room ,sitting at my door was a couple bags of garbage and overflowing trash that for some reason never made it to a dumpster. I also noticed the room next to mines door had a... More

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abviathenstx, Webmaster at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
25 August 2011

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing the Americas Best Value Inn for your recent stay while visiting in our area. I’m sorry that it didn’t work out. I’m glad that you found the clerk at the front desk to be friendly and nice. This is what is expected of our employees, but always nice to hear. Upon receipt of your... More

A TripAdvisor Member
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2004

I stayed at the Spanish Trace Inn October 1-3, 2004 for First Monday Trade Days. One of the reasons I chose the Inn was based on another review that mentioned the "great restaurant", however, because they lost their chef, the restaurant was closed for business. The room was a little old and worn, however it was clean and the pillows... More

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abviathenstx, Webmaster at Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this review
25 August 2011

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing the Americas Best Value Inn for your recent stay in our area. I am sorry that your looked for visit to our restaurant didn’t work out. We do take great pride in the quality of our restaurant and hope that you get to experience it at some time in the future. I am sorry... More

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Additional Information about Americas Best Value Inn

Also Known As:
Americas Best Value Hotel
Americas Best Value Hotel Athens
Address: 716 E Tyler St, Athens, TX 75751 (Formerly Spanish Trace Inn)
Region: United States > Texas > Athens
Amenities:
Free Parking Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Athens
Price range (per night): RM187 - 277
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Americas Best Value Inn is situated in Athens. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast. In addition to an outdoor pool and self parking, Americas Best Value Inn features air conditioning in public areas. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. ... more   less 
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