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A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone pillar, and a well-lit facade.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of a white building.
A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a mural of a blue sky with clouds.
A modern building with a covered patio area, a pathway, and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area
Van
United States
Harry
$99 nightly
$111 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A modern hotel dining area with round tables, bar stools, and a kitchen in the background.
A reception area with two counters, a mural of a tree and field, and a refrigerator with beverages.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX
Fairfield
United States
Tad
$111 nightly
$126 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairfield TX
A wooden cabin with a balcony and a covered porch.
A mascot character in a water park with a pool and slides in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone island, and bar stools.
A long table with white tablecloths, candles, and floral centerpieces in a rustic wooden room.

3. The Silver Spur Resort - Campsite

The Silver Spur Resort - Campsite
Canton
United States
Nancy
The Silver Spur Resort - Campsite
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a television.
A residential property with a two-story house, a wooden deck, and a small attached garage.
A spacious living area with a yellow sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

4. Private Dock: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home

Private Dock: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home
Eustace
$635 nightly
$686 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Private Dock: Waterfront Cedar Creek Lake Home
A lakeside deck with red Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a view of a dock and boat ramp.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A residential area with a pond, houses, and a grassy lawn.

5. Views & Private Dock: Lakefront Eustace House!

Views & Private Dock: Lakefront Eustace House!
Eustace
Views & Private Dock: Lakefront Eustace House!
A wooden deck overlooking a grassy area with a lake and trees.
A log cabin interior with a leather sofa, a wooden chair, and a fireplace.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchen area.
A wooden cabin with a porch and steps leading up to the entrance.

6. The Deer Cabin Peaceful Refuge in East Texas

The Deer Cabin Peaceful Refuge in East Texas
Edom
The Deer Cabin Peaceful Refuge in East Texas
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a lake.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the water.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window overlooking a deck.

7. Modern Cedar Creek Lake Retreat w/ Panoramic View!

Modern Cedar Creek Lake Retreat w/ Panoramic View!
Malakoff
Modern Cedar Creek Lake Retreat w/ Panoramic View!
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a green sofa, a desk, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A spacious living area with a kitchen in the background, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

8. The Bird Cabin Peaceful Refuge in East Texas

The Bird Cabin Peaceful Refuge in East Texas
Edom
The Bird Cabin Peaceful Refuge in East Texas
A covered patio with wooden deck, a barbecue grill, and a fire pit.
A gated entrance with a paved pathway leading to a house with a blue roof.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs.
A covered porch with a wooden cabin, a tree, and a fire pit.

9. Couples Retreat In Canton w/ Patio, Trail & Yard!

Couples Retreat In Canton w/ Patio, Trail & Yard!
Canton
Couples Retreat In Canton w/ Patio, Trail & Yard!
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large window providing natural light.

10. Yard, Deck & Fire Pit: Cedar Creek Reservoir Gem

Yard, Deck & Fire Pit: Cedar Creek Reservoir Gem
Mabank
United States
Stephanie
Yard, Deck & Fire Pit: Cedar Creek Reservoir Gem
A marina with several boats docked, a dock, and a building in the background.
A swimming pool with a unique geometric shape, surrounded by a paved deck with lounge chairs and a fence.

11. Lakefront Paradise With Stunning Views!

Lakefront Paradise With Stunning Views!
Corsicana
Lakefront Paradise With Stunning Views!
A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the lake.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue island, and pendant lighting.
A dining area with a rustic wooden table, metal chairs, and a macrame wall hanging.

12. Van Vacation Retreat w/ Private 300-acre Lake!

Van Vacation Retreat w/ Private 300-acre Lake!
Van
Van Vacation Retreat w/ Private 300-acre Lake!
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area, a white brick wall, and a white bed with colorful pillows.
A spacious living room with a round wooden dining table, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.
A residential house with a garage, a basketball hoop, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Lakefront Family Home w/ Boat Dock + Slip in Texas

Lakefront Family Home w/ Boat Dock + Slip in Texas
Trinidad
Lakefront Family Home w/ Boat Dock + Slip in Texas
A two-story house with a covered porch, a fire pit, and three Adirondack chairs.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with green walls, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a black stove, and a microwave.

14. Fish & Kayak: Tranquil Cedar Creek Home!

Fish & Kayak: Tranquil Cedar Creek Home!
Kemp
United States
Ricky
Fish & Kayak: Tranquil Cedar Creek Home!
A wooden pier extending into calm water, a small wooden structure on stilts, and a distant shoreline with trees.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a chandelier. There are large windows and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a brick fireplace, a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

15. Luxe Lakehouse w/ Sunset Views on Lake Palestine!

Luxe Lakehouse w/ Sunset Views on Lake Palestine!
Flint
Luxe Lakehouse w/ Sunset Views on Lake Palestine!
A wooden dock with picnic tables overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A kitchen with a wooden island, a chandelier, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A house with a porch, steps, and a covered area.
A kitchen with green cabinets, a wooden island, a chandelier, and a dining area with blue chairs.

16. Walk to Cedar Creek Reservoir: Home w/ Fire Pit!

Walk to Cedar Creek Reservoir: Home w/ Fire Pit!
Kemp
Walk to Cedar Creek Reservoir: Home w/ Fire Pit!
A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and a stone backsplash.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bar with stools.
A lodge with a stone exterior, a red roof, and a covered porch with outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a ceiling fan, and pendant lighting.

17. Dog-friendly Wills Point Home w/ Grill on 10 Acres

Dog-friendly Wills Point Home w/ Grill on 10 Acres
Wills Point
United States
Samantha
Dog-friendly Wills Point Home w/ Grill on 10 Acres
A covered outdoor seating area with a grill, a cushioned bench, and a view of a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dark armchair, a white bench, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a beige sofa, teal ottoman, and a fireplace.
A wooden staircase leading to a covered porch with a white railing, surrounded by trees and grass.

18. Dock, Deck & Kayaks: Home on Cedar Creek Reservoir

Dock, Deck & Kayaks: Home on Cedar Creek Reservoir
Mabank
United States
Lance
Dock, Deck & Kayaks: Home on Cedar Creek Reservoir
A wooden pier with a covered seating area extending over water, supported by metal beams.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with seating, and a stone fireplace.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a wooden ceiling, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

19. Laid-back Lake House' w/ Wraparound Deck

Laid-back Lake House' w/ Wraparound Deck
Kemp
Laid-back Lake House' w/ Wraparound Deck
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase leading to a loft.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.

20. Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van

Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van
Van
Pond & Grazing Cattle! Rural Getaway Near Van
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Van Canton Area

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Athens

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Athens, Texas are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Athens, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Athens for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Athens near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Athens 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Athens?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Athens is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more affordable and provide the services and amenities you need to be comfortable, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can count on a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, luxury bathroom products and extra touches like on-site spa centers.
What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Athens?
Motels generally offer more economical rates compared to hotels, which makes them excellent if you're exploring around Athens and sticking to a budget. A popular pick for overnight trips, these roadside accommodations come with simply furnished rooms, limited services and ample parking. Choose a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional space, privacy and amenities. Travelers can make use of things like free WiFi, fitness centers and meeting rooms at this property type.

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