Comfort Inn Athens I - 75

Located just a short drive from the L&N Depot & Railroad Museum, this hotel puts you close to a fascinating piece of history. Housed in an 18-room Victorian train station, the museum doubles as a working rail yard and features a gift shop alongside a calendar full of special events all year round.

Nearby attractions include the Lost Sea, recognized as America’s largest underground lake, as well as the Mayfield Dairy and the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum. Right across the street, you’ll find a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and a host of entertainment options, outdoor recreation spots, shops, and dining choices are all within easy reach.

For comfort and convenience, guests can take advantage of free wireless high-speed internet, a complimentary daily newspaper, and free local calls. From Monday to Thursday, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., there’s a complimentary manager’s reception with light snacks and beverages. The hotel also offers a fitness center and an indoor heated pool that comes with a water slide and a relaxing hot tub.

Each morning, a complimentary hot breakfast is served, featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal, and more—plus your pick of hot waffle flavors.

Business travelers will appreciate the on-site business center, which includes a public computer with internet access, copying and fax services, and a meeting room capable of hosting up to 60 people for a wide range of events.

Every guest room is thoughtfully equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, curved shower rod, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, voicemail, and cable television. Certain rooms go a step further with extras like a desk, microwave, refrigerator, sleeper sofa, wet bar, and even a hot tub. Connecting rooms are available on request.

Laundry facilities are on site, and valet cleaning can be arranged. Parking is plentiful, accommodating cars, trucks, and buses alike.