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About the Hotel

1305 Front Avenue Sw, Decatur, Alabama, United States of America, 35603-2675

Rooms & Amenities

Best Western River City Hotel offers 60 guest rooms and suites, each with 36-inch HD flat-screen TVs, HBO, free Wi-Fi, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rooms feature air conditioning, ironing facilities, and a two-station business center. The hotel has an outdoor pool, guest laundry, and is pet-friendly.

Dining Options

A free hot breakfast buffet is served daily, with eggs, sausage, seasoned potatoes, fruit, pastries, cereals, and a waffle maker. Coffee and tea are available in a common area. Nearby dining options include restaurants in downtown Decatur, such as those along the Downtown Entertainment District.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can use the seasonal outdoor pool and have access to an off-site fitness center. Nearby activities include mountain biking, hunting, and horse riding. The hotel is close to Wheeler Natural Wildlife Refuge and Ingalls Harbor on Wheeler Lake, less than 5 miles away.

Location & Nearby

The hotel is in Decatur’s business district, less than 10 miles from companies like Nucor Steel and 3M. Nearby attractions include Wilson Morgan Park (4.5 km), Cook Museum of Natural Science (4.5 km), and the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts. Cedar Ridge Golf Course is also nearby.

Services & Convenience

The 24-hour front desk assists with check-in and check-out. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with a business center and vending machines. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. The hotel is 35 km from Carl T. Jones Field.

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Getting around

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City Center

Decatur 2.9 mi

Airports

Carl T. Jones Field (HSV) 18.7 mi

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 44.3 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Grocery shopping service

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Sun loungers
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1305 Front Avenue Sw, Decatur, Alabama, United States of America, 35603-2675

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1305 Front Avenue Sw, Decatur, Alabama, United States of America, 35603-2675

City landmarks

Brookhaven Church

2200 ft

Church

Shiloh MB Church

3000 ft

Crow Cemetery

4800 ft

AMC CLASSIC Decatur 12

1.2 mi

Museums

Cook Museum of Natural Science

2.8 mi

Aquadome Park

2.0 mi

Emmanuel Baptist Church

1.5 mi

Shady Grove Church

1.6 mi

Spring Hill Baptist Church

1.6 mi

Austinville Church of God

1.6 mi

Bethany Presbyterian Church

1.6 mi

Austinville Church of Christ

1.7 mi

Brookhaven Baptist Church

1.8 mi

Austinville Methodist Church

1.9 mi

Church

Austinville United Methodist Church

1.9 mi

First Assembly of God Church

1.9 mi

Church

St. James Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America

2.0 mi

Seventh Avenue West Presbyterian Church

2.0 mi

Church

Austinville First Baptist Church

2.1 mi

First Church of the Nazarene

2.1 mi

Parks

Delano Park

2.8 mi

Cedar Ridge Golf Course

2.2 mi

Calvary Baptist Church

2.3 mi

Church

Westside Missionary Baptist Church

2.3 mi

Marina

Jay Landings Marina

2.4 mi

Westside Baptist Church

2.3 mi

Church

Lifebridge Christian Church

2.4 mi

Pocket Change

2.4 mi

Larkwood Church of the Nazarene

2.4 mi

Parks

Wilson Morgan Park

2.9 mi

Nearby

Church

Shiloh MB Church

3000 ft

Brookhaven Church

3300 ft

Restaurants

Logan's Roadhouse

600 ft

2315 Beltline Rd SW

Rio Grande

1300 ft

1203 Courtyard Cir SW

KFC

1700 ft

2208 Beltline Rd SW

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

88%

enjoyed their stay & would return

clean

friendly staff

hectic layout

limited dining options

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.4

Location

8.4

Service

8.8

Dining

8.0

Mary

United States of America, April 2024

8.0/10

The hotel had some drawbacks like a musty smell in the rooms and unannounced early room entry but was comfortable with all the conveniences. The service was accommodating and receptive, comparable to a 5-star hotel. The location was convenient for various activities and dining options. The dining experience offered a nice variety of food served by a pleasant attendant. Overall, the hotel provided a decent stay with some minor inconveniences.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in had a musty smell initially, and there was an unannounced entry at 8 am, which was a bit off-putting. However, the room size was good, and it had all the conveniences needed.

Service

8.0

The service was accommodating, and the staff was receptive, making me feel like I was at a 5-star hotel. However, it seemed they could have used more staff considering the full house.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was great for various activities around Decatur, close to restaurants, shopping, and historic sites, with easy access to the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was above average with a nice variety of food options and a very pleasant attendant. However, the timing of breakfast service could be improved.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers housekeeping and grocery shopping services, along with breakfast and afternoon snacks, providing additional convenience during the stay.

James

United States of America, April 2024

8.2/10

This hotel is a gem for its convenient location near various restaurants and historic places. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and larger than average, though a bit humid at check-in. The service is exceptional with extremely helpful and courteous staff. The dining experience is good enough to kickstart the day. The facilities are well-presented and offer value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms here are clean, comfortable, and set in a larger than average space, furnished with a table, chairs, desk, and chair.

Service

9.0

The service at this hotel is top-notch, with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located close to most restaurant chains, shopping, and historic places, offering easy access to attractions like Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience here is pretty good, ensuring a decent start to the day.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are well-maintained and offer good value for money.

Harvey

United States of America, December 2023

8.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with its spacious and always clean rooms. The service was top-notch, and the location was convenient for exploring Decatur, Al, although a bit hectic at times. Dining options were good, but some items were missing. Overall, a great start to my vacation.

Rooms

9.0

I stayed on the top floor in a spacious and clean room.

Service

10.0

The staff was exceptionally courteous and helpful, even receiving a warm goodbye hug from one of the 'breakfast ladies. '

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was great for accessing Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and other activities in Decatur. It made getting around town easy.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was really good overall, although some items were not available. The desserts were particularly enjoyable.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had all the facilities I needed for a comfortable stay.

clean

hectic layout

Martin

United States of America, August 2023

7.8/10

The hotel has a pleasant odor in the rooms and offers easy access for pets to enjoy the outdoors. The rooms are spacious and well-furnished with comfortable beds and efficient climate control, maintained daily. The service is friendly and accommodating. The location is convenient for visiting Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge but could be closer to some amenities. The dining experience offers a good variety of items and is above average for hotel breakfasts.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms had a very pleasant odor, were spacious, well-furnished, and tended to every day.

Service

8.0

The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Location

7.0

The location made it easy to get to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and suited our activities in Decatur.

Dining

8.0

The dining is a notch above with a good variety of items.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were well-maintained and enhanced my stay.

Michael

United States of America, July 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were perfect for my furry friend to enjoy the outdoors while being comfortable and quiet. They were a nice size, clean, and exactly as advertised. The service was exceptional, with the staff going out of their way to meet our every need, even receiving a heartwarming hug from the 'breakfast lady' at checkout. The location was convenient, making it easy to reach nearby attractions and offering proximity to restaurants, shopping, and historic sites. The dining experience was beyond great, especially with the sweetest attendant, ensuring a fantastic start to the day.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms provided easy access for our springer to enjoy the outdoors, were comfortable and quiet, a nice size, clean, and as advertised.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with staff as receptive as a 5-star hotel, extremely helpful, courteous, and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was great for exploring the Decatur area, close to the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, restaurant chains, shopping, and historic places.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was exceptional, with all the staff providing exceptional service and seasonal salads on offer.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were impressive, offering everything needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.