Hotel class: 2-star
Address: 2701 Woodward Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661, United States
Nearest airport: Northwest Alabama Regional Airport — MSL
Airport distance: Approximately 3 miles / 5 km
Airport shuttle: No complimentary airport shuttle

Days Inn by Wyndham Muscle Shoals Florence is a straightforward budget hotel on U.S. Highway 72/43. The property focuses on the basics that matter for a short stay: free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness facilities, refrigerators and microwaves in the rooms, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is also available for cars, RVs and boats.

The property is better suited to practical roadside and airport stays than resort-style trips. There is no swimming pool, but the hotel provides a fitness room, barbecue and picnic facilities, and convenient access to Muscle Shoals attractions.

Guest Experience

Overall Average Guest Rating: 8.2/10 (4.1/5)

Guest feedback is mixed but generally positive, with the strongest points being value, service and location.

The overall picture is of a budget hotel that can provide a clean, inexpensive and comfortable stay, although room condition and consistency can vary.

What Guests Like

The strongest positives are value, staff, breakfast, parking, location and useful in-room conveniences.

For travelers who mainly need an inexpensive room for one or two nights, the hotel covers the important basics without adding many extra charges.

Main Guest Complaints

The main concern is consistency between rooms and stays.

Because the hotel still offers both smoking and non-smoking rooms, travelers sensitive to smoke should make sure the selected room specifically states non-smoking.

Guests expecting a modern upper-midscale hotel may be disappointed. This is better viewed as a budget property with some updated rooms, rather than a luxury stay.

Rooms

The property offers King and Two-Queen configurations, including both smoking and non-smoking rooms.

Typical room facilities include:

King Room – Non-Smoking

This is the most basic choice for one or two travelers.

For most solo travelers or couples simply staying overnight, this is probably the best-value room category.

King Room – Smoking

The layout and core facilities are similar to the regular King Room, but smoking is permitted.

Unless a smoking room is specifically needed, the non-smoking King is the safer option for travelers sensitive to smoke odors.

Deluxe King Room – Non-Smoking

The Deluxe King is positioned slightly above the standard King.

It generally provides the same main conveniences — king bed, microwave, refrigerator, Wi-Fi and private bathroom — while being sold as an upgraded room category.

For a short one-night stay, the upgrade is most worthwhile when the final price difference remains small.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – Non-Smoking

This is the most useful configuration for families or people traveling together.

For three or four travelers, this room can offer better value than booking two separate King rooms.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – Smoking

The hotel also offers a smoking version of its Two-Queen room.

The core facilities are similar, but travelers should pay close attention to the smoking designation before confirming the reservation.

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Taxes & Final Cost

The applicable lodging taxes in Muscle Shoals total approximately 11% before any additional mandatory booking or property charges.

The combined rate consists of 5% Alabama state lodging tax, 3% Colbert County lodging tax and 3% City of Muscle Shoals lodging tax.

Booking platforms may display taxes differently. Some show them separately from the base room price, while others include more of the final cost in the displayed total.

No permanent hotel-wide resort fee was identified.

Travelers should compare the final checkout amount after taxes and mandatory charges, rather than only the first headline room price.

Cancellation & Prepayment

Cancellation conditions depend on the selected rate.

Cheaper rates may offer less flexibility, while higher rates may allow cancellation closer to arrival.

Travelers should compare the cancellation policy before choosing a slightly cheaper rate.

Refundable Damage Deposit

Deposit information differs between booking platforms.

Because the amounts differ, travelers should confirm the current deposit requirement before arrival.

Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees

No separate advance-booking fee was identified.

No dedicated walk-in or spot-booking fee was identified either.

Walk-in guests would normally pay whatever room rate is available on that date, which may be higher or lower than online rates depending on occupancy.

Breakfast

Breakfast is one of the hotel's biggest value advantages.

A complimentary hot breakfast is included, with breakfast generally available during the early morning hours.

The room rates also commonly include breakfast.

This is especially useful at this price point because travelers paying around $70–$80 for a room do not then need to add a separate breakfast cost the next morning.

Main Hotel Facilities

Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and guest laundry facilities are among the property's main practical amenities.

Paid Facilities & Extras

Most of the important basics are included.

Potential paid extras include:

Golf access nearby may carry an additional charge.

Parking, Wi-Fi and breakfast are included.

Room Facilities

Typical room facilities include:

Having both a refrigerator and microwave is useful for budget travelers because basic food and drinks can be kept in the room rather than purchased every time.

Airport Access & Parking

The hotel is only a few miles from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

Free parking includes space suitable for larger vehicles, and the property also accommodates travelers with RVs or boats.

For travelers driving to Muscle Shoals, the parking setup is one of the hotel's stronger advantages.

Fitness & Recreation

There is a fitness room, but no swimming pool.

Wilson Lake and the surrounding area also provide fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Business Facilities

This is not primarily a conference hotel.

Basic business support includes:

No major conference or banquet facility was identified.

For travelers who simply need Wi-Fi and a desk for a short business trip, the property should be sufficient. Larger corporate events would be better suited to another hotel.

Accessibility

Accessibility features include:

One important limitation is that the hotel does not have an elevator, with upper floors accessed by stairs.

Travelers with reduced mobility should therefore request a ground-floor room before arrival.

Safety & Security

Check-In & Check-Out

Guests may be asked for photo identification and a payment card at check-in.

Guests arriving unusually late should advise the property in advance.

Children & Extra Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Guests aged 18 and above are charged as adults for pricing purposes.

Families therefore need to select a room that already has enough permanent beds for everyone.

The Two-Queen Room is the most practical choice for families.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Service animals may be treated separately under applicable accessibility rules.

Smoking Policy

Unlike many modern hotels, this property still offers both smoking and non-smoking room categories.

Anyone sensitive to smoke should check the exact wording of the selected room before completing the reservation.

Group Bookings

Bookings involving more than nine rooms may be subject to different policies and additional charges.

Dedicated group rates may also be available for sports teams, wedding parties and other groups.

Large groups should request a dedicated quote rather than booking many rooms individually.

Nearby Restaurants

Several casual dining options are located close to the hotel:

Other options such as McDonald's, Wendy's and Sonic are also located within a short drive.

The hotel itself does not operate a full-service lunch or dinner restaurant.

Nearby Tourist Spots & Attractions

The hotel is particularly convenient for travelers interested in Muscle Shoals music attractions and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

What Is Really Good?

The biggest strength is the price-to-value ratio.

These amenities are included without moving into a significantly higher hotel price category.

Room rates can fall into the low $70s, making the property attractive to travelers focused primarily on affordability.

The hotel is also only a few miles from MSL and close to several important Muscle Shoals music attractions.

What Could Be Better?

The main weakness is consistency.

Some stays receive positive feedback for value and cleanliness, while others mention room condition and maintenance problems.

Other drawbacks include:

These are reasonable compromises at the price, but travelers should know about them before booking.

Recommendation

Recommended for budget-focused travelers, short stays and road trips.

For one or two guests, the King Room – Non-Smoking is the most practical choice unless the Deluxe King costs only a few dollars more.

For families or friends, the Two Queen Beds – Non-Smoking room makes more sense.

The biggest reason to choose this hotel is simple: room rates can be quite low while breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are all included.

It is not the strongest choice for luxury, airport transportation or resort-style facilities. However, for travelers seeking an inexpensive stay near Northwest Alabama Regional Airport and the Muscle Shoals music attractions, Days Inn by Wyndham Muscle Shoals Florence offers strong potential value when the latest room-condition and cleanliness feedback is positive.

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