Best Western River City Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Decatur

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed, Full Kitchen)
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Oversized Room;with Sofabed)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1305 Front Avenue SW, Decatur, AL, 35603
  • Place, Wilson Morgan Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wheeler Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed;Oversized Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Decatur

City center stay.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of River Oaks Clinic and 6 miles (10 km) of Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts with a stay here. Wheeler Lake and Wilson Morgan Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Wilson Morgan Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Wheeler Lake - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Historic Bank Street - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Point Mallard Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Veracruzana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western River City Hotel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Decatur
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Best Western River City Hotel also features a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Decatur hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western River City Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Decatur hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay); free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pet-sitting services are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Best Western River City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 506 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwar

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not easy to entrance to access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere z5
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is being renovated & everything in our room was new. The property was quiet. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was average. The hotel was being remodeled during our stay which was not a huge issue. Pool was great for the kids and room was a decent size. We didn't have enough towels in our room and the service was slow when going to the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Fine. Lots of remodeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like being left in the dark about the property being under construction or renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Best ??? western ????

AC unit did not cool good. Television offered no channels to watch. They took up breakfast before the designated time ended. Although I booked on no hidden fees and taxes I was charged anyway. Tried to dispute and would’ve gone somewhere else but it was late evening and I was tired so I just paid.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
remodeling underway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Susanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the convince to our surroundings. Close to food and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeper
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

MICHAIL

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

Bad experience

Broken fixtures, dirty, disgusting, lobby dirty. Spots on bedding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice. Breakfast and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025