avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Tuscaloosa with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area is minutes from the University of Alabama. Guests enjoy a to-go breakfast, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour gym. Nearby natural areas offer great exploration opportunities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩98,426
₩113,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3924 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bowlero Tuscaloosa - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Coleman Coliseum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 6 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk

About this property

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG

Hotel near University of Alabama
Consider a stay at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Mini fridges, free infant beds, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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Avid Hotels Tuscaloosa University Area an IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG on Nov 30, 2025 start from ₩98,426, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG located?

Located in South East Tuscaloosa, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bowlero Tuscaloosa, Veterans Memorial Park, and DCH Regional Medical Center. Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa and Druid City Brewing Company are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 429 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast options, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, love the solid surface floors, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly!! Always said good morning and have a great day when we were off for the day! Rooms were clean also! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, fresh linens daily, comfortable bed, AC, easy parking, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. There was a nice clean smell to the hotel. Loved the pillows! Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, easy parking, convenient front desk very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, amazing service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay! Best value, very clean, friendly professional staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and rooms were spotless. Beds and pillows were super comfortable. Staff was welcoming and professional. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and the rooms were very clean. The staff was so friendly. The beds were very comfortable and they had a great simple breakfast served. The coffee was excellent. I enjoyed my stay and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and clean hotel but out tv wouldn’t connect to phone at all. Other than that it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!! Nice aesthetics! Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Affordable. Great breakfast. Coffee all day. Friendly helpful staff. However, no drawer furniture or safe for valuables.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great, clean, and staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Rooms and every corner was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay…Updated and very clean. Good breakfast offering. Convenient to Interstate and Tuscaloosa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025