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A modern interior with a seating area, a round wooden table, and a large pendant light.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large abstract artwork, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A poolside seating area with green cushioned benches and a table, overlooking a swimming pool with a 'No Diving' sign.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens Marriott

Athens

Michael

$105 nightly

$124 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and large windows with a view of trees.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee pods and cups.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A reception desk with a wooden accent, a digital screen, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

2. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

Athens

Paul

$112 nightly

$133 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A breakfast bar with various food items and appliances, including a waffle maker and coffee machine.

An indoor swimming pool with a brick border, a yellow and green wall, and a balcony with orange railings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, a television, and a bathtub.

3. Quality Inn Sweetwater West

Sweetwater

Rhnea

$77 nightly

$91 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a patterned curtain, and a door with a sign.

A commercial area with a building labeled "Alumni Hall" and a parking lot with several cars.

A room with a colorful carpet, wooden chairs, a small table, a potted plant, a TV, and a window with a view of the outside.

A reception area with a check-out counter, a coffee machine, and a patterned carpet.

4. Serenity Inn

Sweetwater

Kathleen

$73 nightly

$87 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water slide, a hot tub, and a water fountain.

A lobby with multiple seating areas, including blue and green chairs, and a tiled floor.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a parking lot, including handicapped parking spaces.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a green accent wall.

5. Comfort Inn Athens

Athens

Alan

$91 nightly

$108 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A bakery display with various baked goods and instant oatmeal bags.

A compact office space with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a yellow desk lamp, and a black office chair.

A multi-story building with a covered parking area and a bench.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a towel rack.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN

Athens

Linda

$66 nightly

$78 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a whiteboard, a projector screen, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A lobby with a stone wall, a Red Roof Inn sign, leather seating, and a coffee table.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a whiteboard, a projector screen, and air conditioning units.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a microwave.

7. Red Roof Inn Etowah - Athens, TN

Etowah

Tim

$57 nightly

$68 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, a kitchenette, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A vending machine with snacks and beverages, including popular brands like Lay's and Fritos.

A multi-level dining area with tables and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase connecting the floors.

8. Hampton Inn Athens

Athens

Patrick

$118 nightly

$140 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted painting.

A parking lot with a small building, a red truck, and several cars.

A Days Inn with a registration sign, multiple balconies, and a clear blue sky.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Athens

Athens

Mandee

$59 nightly

$70 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a reception area with a counter and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a long countertop, coffee machines, a microwave, and a large window offering a view.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland near Lee Univ

Cleveland

Gary

$89 nightly

$108 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A Best Western PLUS hotel with a modern facade, a 9th-floor entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and two beverage dispensers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and grey upholstered chairs.

11. Best Western Plus Cleveland Inn & Suites

Cleveland

David

$79 nightly

$96 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A flat-screen TV displaying a breakfast menu with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a tray of breakfast items.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater by IHG

Sweetwater

Gerald

$105 nightly

$125 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a marble floor, and a central island with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread. The room has a modern design with dark walls and a large painting on one wall.

A long, narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, white doors on both sides, and a white railing along the left wall.

A fitness center with treadmills and an elliptical machine, a television mounted on the wall, and a sign with rules.

13. Douglas Inn And Suites

Cleveland

Angel

$57 nightly

$69 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a number 731 sign above.

A breakfast buffet with cereal, pastries, and a coffee maker.

A spacious living room with a patterned sofa, a coffee table, and a red armchair. There is a chandelier, a framed picture on the wall, and a potted plant.

A spacious living area with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area in the background with a dining table and chairs.

14. Rodeway Inn Sweetwater South

Sweetwater

Samantha

$51 nightly

$61 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a red wall, a window with curtains, a red sofa, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden floor.

Two large cooling towers at a power plant with smoke rising from them.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

15. Econo Lodge Athens I-75

Athens

Chase

$51 nightly

$61 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and a covered patio.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a map on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring seating and a fire pit.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cleveland

Cleveland

Bryan

$89 nightly

$107 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a flagpole, and well-maintained landscaping.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a bench.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, air conditioning unit, and a large mirror.

17. Quality Inn Ocoee - Cleveland East

Ocoee

Wade

$67 nightly

$75 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a projector screen, a whiteboard, and a carpeted floor.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a mirror, a door, and a TV.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland

Cleveland

Carl

$94 nightly

$113 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two large black-and-white waterfall paintings on the walls.

A reception desk with a sign indicating it's for employees only, a door to the right, and a window on the left.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee station, and a Superstart breakfast sign.

A hotel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a 9th clearance sign, and a balcony with a railing.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Athens

Athens

Glenda

$54 nightly

$65 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a sofa, and patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a large cityscape painting, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Loudon

Loudon

Lance

$102 nightly

$121 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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Vacation Rentals in Athens - Sweetwater

Cabin

A bedroom with a quilted bedspread, a wooden floor, a red heater, and a window with checkered curtains.

A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table set for two.

Sasquatch Cabin

Benton

"It was really so cozy and decor was really nice. Really enjoyed our stay. "

Cottage

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a large sliding door, a sofa, a table, and a fireplace.

A deck with wooden furniture, a grill, and a pergola.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel dishwasher, white cabinets, a window with a view of greenery, and wooden shelves with glassware.

Hot Tub & Mtn Views: Pet-friendly Englewood Cabin

Englewood

"Rooms are great I loved the vibe beautiful scenery at the hot tub. Staff was really helpful and responsive. Overall it was a awesome place to stay."

Cabin

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a comfortable seating area with a couch and a coffee table.

A wooden cabin-style bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Romantic, pet friendly cabin with private hot tub, washer/dryer and full kitchen Studio Cabin by RedAwning

Tellico Plains

Cabin

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with chairs and a wooden bench.

A living room with a television, a red armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A red wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a window.

Woodwose Cabin - Adventures Now

Benton

"Great spot "

Cabin

A log cabin with a stone foundation, a front porch with steps, and a mailbox.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, a sink, and a dining table with chairs.

Charming cabin with an Amazing view! - pet and motorcycle friendly! 2 Bedroom Cabin by RedAwning

Tellico Plains

"10/10 recommend. Literally perfection!! Pictures don’t do justice. We will Book again! Bed linens were pretty thin, I should have brought my own or they could provide thicker or an additional blanket or two. No dish sponge or cleaning supplies."

Cabin

A cozy cabin interior with a living room, kitchen, and sleeping area.

A cozy room with wooden walls and a wooden floor. There is a table with a lamp and a red book on it.

Private and Perfect! - hot tub, king bed, fireplace - dog and motorcycle friendly Studio Cabin by RedAwning

Tellico Plains

"We had a great time just to get away & relax. Beautiful cabin & very homey. We will definitely be back & will recommend to our family & friends!!!"

Cottage

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to another room.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window.

A single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a small front yard.

Watts Bar Lake Escape: Private Boat Dock + Ramp!

Spring City

"Stunning views, immaculate property both inside and out! Everything you need is there. We were here for a graduation. First thing we said is “We should have booked it longer” this lakeside house is amazing. We enjoyed it so much! "

Cottage

A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a wooded area with a view of hills.

A spacious room with a foosball table, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Modern Cabin w/ Hot Tub: Near Tail of the Dragon!

Tallassee

"The cabin was perfect. All great amenities. Clean, updated, beautiful. Fully equipped kitchen, grill, fire pit, and hot tub were perfect! We will be back!"

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Stay near popular Athens - Sweetwater attractions

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area with visible greenery and a clear stream at the base.

Bald River Falls

9.8/10 (14 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bald River Falls during your travels in Tellico Plains. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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A waterfall in a forested area with rocks and greenery.

Bald River

9.8/10 (6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bald River during your travels in Tellico Plains. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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Lost Sea Adventure

9.2/10 (79 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Madisonville with a visit to Lost Sea Adventure. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Watts Bar Dam

8.6/10 (44 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Decatur with a trip to Watts Bar Dam. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

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Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park

You can take time to visit Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park during your travels to Austral.

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Bradley Square Mall

7.8/10 (76 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Bradley Square Mall during your trip to Cleveland. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Tennessee Wesleyan College

8.0/10 (35 reviews)

Explore the campus of Tennessee Wesleyan College, during your travels in Athens. Amble within the parks or visit the spas in this trendy area.

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The Links at Kahite Golf Course

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Vonore at The Links at Kahite Golf Course. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

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Athens - Sweetwater and related destinations

Venture to top sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park as you discover Athens - Sweetwater—a family-friendly area also known for its restaurants.

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A serene lake with autumn foliage, mist, and a wooden bench.

Top Athens - Sweetwater Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Athens

10/10 Excellent

"Comfort Inn in Athens checked all the blocks for what’s important in a hotel stay: cleanliness, comfort, friendly and helpful staff, and nice amenities with delicious lemon-infused water available day and evening and the best breakfast with self-cook waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, cereals, yogurt, toast, bagels, juices, muffins; I can’t remember all the options."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean facilities"

Days Inn by Wyndham Athens

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, & staff friendly and helpful."

Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was nice, parking was ok, breakfast area was small but worked."

Quality Inn Sweetwater West

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay and the bed was very comfortable. But the hot tub was broken and the heated indoor pool was not heated"

Red Roof Inn Etowah - Athens, TN

8/10 Good

"The room is clean and good."

9 Secluded Acres, Hot Tub & Pet Friendly. Close to Restaurants & River Rafting

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful isolated cabin in the woods. Great amenities, I especially loved the hot tub and air hockey table. Clean comfortable and includes everything you could need in a rental space. Highly recommend"

Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton South

10/10 Excellent

"VERY NICE , CLEAN MOTEL. MANY RESTURANTS WALKING DISTANCE. FRONT OF BUILDING HAS MOUNTAIN VIEW. BREAKFAST WAS GOOD. CLERK, BREAKFAST STAFF, CLEANING ALL LOCAL. THAT WAS REFRESHING. GREAT PLACE."

Lodge at Tellico

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay T Lodge at Tellico. Very clean & property was well kept."

More cheap stays in Athens - Sweetwater

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West-Cedar Bluff

208 Market Pl Blvd Knoxville TN

$66 nightly

$78 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff

209 Market Place Boulevard Knoxville TN

$67 nightly

$79 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Quality Inn Knoxville West Cedar Bluff

309 N Peters Rd Knoxville TN

$72 nightly

$85 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

Comfort Suites Knoxville West - Farragut

811 N Campbell Station Rd Knoxville TN

$88 nightly

$103 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

420 N Peters Rd Knoxville TN

$89 nightly

$106 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Hampton Inn Knoxville-West At Cedar Bluff

9128 Executive Park Dr Knoxville TN

$118 nightly

$140 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Price trends for hotels in Athens - Sweetwater

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June	October	$76

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January	$75
February	$75
March	$76
April	$75
May	$76
June	$73
July	$78
August	$77
September	$75
October	$79
November	$76
December	$78

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Athens - Sweetwater. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens Marriott

2. Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG

3. Quality Inn Sweetwater West

4. Serenity Inn

5. Comfort Inn Athens

6. Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN

7. Red Roof Inn Etowah - Athens, TN

8. Hampton Inn Athens

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Athens

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland near Lee Univ

11. Best Western Plus Cleveland Inn & Suites

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sweetwater by IHG

13. Douglas Inn And Suites

14. Rodeway Inn Sweetwater South

15. Econo Lodge Athens I-75

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cleveland

17. Quality Inn Ocoee - Cleveland East

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cleveland

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Athens

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Loudon

Vacation Rentals in Athens - Sweetwater

Sasquatch Cabin

Hot Tub & Mtn Views: Pet-friendly Englewood Cabin

Romantic, pet friendly cabin with private hot tub, washer/dryer and full kitchen Studio Cabin by RedAwning

Woodwose Cabin - Adventures Now

Charming cabin with an Amazing view! - pet and motorcycle friendly! 2 Bedroom Cabin by RedAwning

Private and Perfect! - hot tub, king bed, fireplace - dog and motorcycle friendly Studio Cabin by RedAwning

Watts Bar Lake Escape: Private Boat Dock + Ramp!

Modern Cabin w/ Hot Tub: Near Tail of the Dragon!

Stay near popular Athens - Sweetwater attractions

Bald River Falls

Bald River

Lost Sea Adventure

Watts Bar Dam

Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park

Bradley Square Mall

Tennessee Wesleyan College

The Links at Kahite Golf Course

Athens - Sweetwater and related destinations

Top Athens - Sweetwater Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Athens

Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens Marriott

Days Inn by Wyndham Athens

Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN

Quality Inn Sweetwater West

Red Roof Inn Etowah - Athens, TN

9 Secluded Acres, Hot Tub & Pet Friendly. Close to Restaurants & River Rafting

Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton South

Lodge at Tellico

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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West-Cedar Bluff

Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff

Quality Inn Knoxville West Cedar Bluff

Comfort Suites Knoxville West - Farragut

Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff

Hampton Inn Knoxville-West At Cedar Bluff

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