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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Cottondale hotel

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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 WiFi
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cottondale

In Cottondale .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Bryce Hospital. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are University of Alabama and Lake Tamaha.

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • University of Alabama - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 9 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 12 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wright's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chabely's Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East - Cottondale by IHG

Enjoy free breakfast at this Cottondale hotel
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.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

Important information

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, and a smoke detector
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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. 357 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 466 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

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

10/10 Excellent

Mack

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

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa, Charleston

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yrma

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reserved two queen beds but was given one king with a pullout couch bed. The pullout couch was extremely uncomfortable. Worst nights sleep, got up with sore back and hips
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mini fridge could use a cleaning, but room was great other than that!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and cleaning crew was amazing room was immaculate and will definitely stay again. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Always feel safe and
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Enid

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harish

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

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

8/10 Good

David, Scottsdale

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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