9.1

400 reviews

avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

3924 Mcfarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, 35405, Alabama, United States

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Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG sits about 3.6mi from the city center at 3924 Mcfarland Boulevard East. Minimum price starts from $84. The property has 400 reviews.

Hotel offers breakfast. Featured amenities include a free business center, free Wifi, a fitness center, air conditioning, a kid-friendly buffet, soundproof rooms, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessible, and free toiletries.

Situated in the University Area of Tuscaloosa, the hotel provides soundproof rooms and round-the-clock service at a 24-hour front desk, with wheelchair accessibility and non-smoking rooms for added comfort.

Room choices aim to fit every traveler, from Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds to Standard King Room, offering different layouts for families or solo explorers. Each option keeps things quiet with soundproofing and climate control for comfort in any Tuscaloosa weather.

Breakfast is on site to start the day right, and a kid-friendly buffet makes early meals easy for the little travelers. Free Wifi and free toiletries are handy perks that help the stay feel effortless.

Payments are cashless, with accepted methods including Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, and Carte Blanche. A 24-hour front desk and a free business center ensure assistance and productivity are always within reach. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Closest airports

Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport

5.9mi

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

52.2mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard King Room in avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Standard Room with Two Queen Beds in avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access in avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

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Standard, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

Free toiletries

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking in avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Standard, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe, Accessible

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Standard, Accessible

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Standard, Single

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Guest reviews

9.1

400 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Shanae

8.2

February 2025

The hotel is nice and very clean. I’m always comfortable there and the staff is nice.

I have stayed at this same hotel 3+ times in different rooms and each time, none of the tvs allow you to cast Netflix and there’s an error Air Play is not available. I even called the tech number the front desk gave me and they couldn’t get it to work either. This need to be FIXED! If you’re not going to use smart tvs that already have streaming apps already installed this feature need to work seamlessly. It ruined my stay because I couldn’t watch movies and they don’t have good movie channels.

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Mary

10

April 2024

This is a new (less than a year) property and it’s wonderful….clean, large TV, comfortable bed, simple design….no carpet which we prefer as it feels cleaner…wonderful shower and huge bathroom. The breakfast was fine…choice of breakfast sandwiches, bagels, yogurt, boiled eggs, great coffee, bananas. It’s all we needed. It’s easy off and on to I-20. The staff, James and Linda who checked us in, were very friendly. I didn’t get the morning staff names but they were very friendly too. We love that it’s pet-free and smoke-free!!

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Lavtorsha

10

February 2024

Greeted as soon as we walked in the door by Ms. Linda, she was amazing. The room was very clean and the bed may have been too comfortable because it was hard to get out of it..lol..overall our stay was very pleasant and every event we had planned was literally 10 minutes from the hotel.. I love that there are no shower curtains so no mold to worry about..a big plus

I wish there was a microwave in our room,and a real closet,but we were only there for the weekend so it worked out, only has a ice machine on the first floor

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Carter

10

July 2023

Very nice and helpful staff and VERY clean facility! The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Everything in our room worked properly. The hallways were nice and quiet, we couldn't hear any inside traffic.

It was a little difficult to access from the road. Our GPS kept taking us to the church parking lot behind the hotel but we eventually figured it out. Nothing you can do about this but our room faced the main road off the highway and the highway as well. It was a little noisy in the evening on a Friday night with heavy traffic. But that's just the down side for the convenience of not having to drive into town for a hotel. Next time I'll request a room on the other side of the building.

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Susan

10

August 2024

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Black out shades

Considering the price their breakfast is simple but generous. The earlier you get there the more choices. Get up early for breakfast. I have no complaints about what is offered .

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Shenna

10

July 2025

Staff is always great, Faye checked me in, shes great and as i was leaving for the night out the guy with the long beautiful hair took my pictures for me!! He was amazing Location on point. Cleanliness 5 star. This was my 2nd stay but it won't be my last

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Jeremy

9.1

December 2023

Great stay, employees/staff, the rooms, cleanliness etc...very satisfied. I actually came over about 2am from another hotel that was just so nasty that I couldn't feel/get comfortable enough to fall asleep. It was refreshing to walk into an Avid room after the other place.

Maybe a little bit more for the breakfast in the morning....pancakes, biscuits and gravy...

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David

10

February 2024

Breakfast was ok, would have liked more hot item options. The friendliness of the staff who were very accommodating. Everything was great except what I have written below.

I asked to have one of the beds sheets changed and housekeeping only made the bed. This is the only complaint I have. All other staff went above and beyond except housekeeping.

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Ben

10

July 2025

cost and cleanliness

water fountain broke, no pool, no place within walking distance to go get a drink or food. had to drive a 15 ft uhaul truck to bww where parking was a nightmare for that large truck.

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Keate

10

September 2023

Great new hotel!!Super friendly, helpful and professional staff made it an extra great stay!! Rooms are very nice, clean, modern and comfortable. Breakfast was good and easy to grab quickly. Location was very convenient -- is right off the main road so in a busy area. Overall amazing place and value and will definitely be back!!

Points of Interest Around avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

Airports

Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport

5.9mi

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

52.2mi

Amenities of avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

Stay rules - avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG?

The designated check-in period at avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG begins at 03:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG?

For stays at avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG, prices generally start at $84. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

What types of rooms does avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG offer?

At avid hotels - Tuscaloosa - University Area, there are several types of rooms available. These include a Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Trans Shower, a Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Trans Shower, a Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, a Standard Room, a Standard King Room, and a Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible. The rooms range in size from 215 sqft to 334 sqft and accommodate either 2 adults with 1 child or 4 adults with 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and the beds offered are either 1 King size bed or 2 Queen size beds.

What activities does avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG offer?

From the data provided for avid hotels - Tuscaloosa - University Area, guests can spend their time at the hotel by utilizing the fitness center and business center. These are the featured amenities available for guests to use during their stay.

The fitness center is a great option for guests who want to work out and stay active. They can enjoy various exercise equipment and facilities offered by the hotel.

For those who need to attend to work-related matters, the business center offers a convenient space with necessary facilities for guests to complete their tasks.

Based on the available data, these are the leisure amenities mentioned for guests to enjoy at the hotel.

What methods of payment does avid hotel - Tuscaloosa - University Area by IHG accept?

At avid hotels - Tuscaloosa - University Area, an IHG Hotel, cash payments are not accepted. However, they do accept a wide range of payment methods including JCB, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Visa, and Carte Blanche.