DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront

4.0 star property

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Relax in a spacious lobby with comfortable seating areas and a well-designed staircase.
Shop for essentials and travel essentials in our well-organized retail area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and tables.
Two single beds with white duvets and brown throw blankets, a nightstand with a lamp and telephone, and a wooden headboard with a panel design.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a patterned tile floor, comfortable seating, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
1101 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL, 35601
  • Wheeler Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Point Mallard Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-in Shower)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Kitchenette, Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View (Roll-In Shower)

  • 34 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Kitchenette, Mobility)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Decatur

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront, you'll be centrally located in Decatur, just a 3-minute walk from Wheeler Lake and 7 minutes by foot from The Old State Bank. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Parham's Civil War Relics and Memorabilia and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama.

What's nearby

  • Wheeler Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Historic Bank Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wilson Morgan Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Point Mallard Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scruggs BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront

Hotel in Decatur with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront offers 163 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Decatur hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and safes. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Premium TV channels and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Enjoy southern cuisine at Twist Bar & Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Twist Bar & Grill - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Twist Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • DVD player
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Garden Plaza Decatur
Garden Plaza Hotel Decatur
Hotel Plaza Garden
Plaza Garden Hotel
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront
DoubleTree Hilton Decatur Riverfront
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront Decatur
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront Hotel Decatur

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Decatur Riverfront Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 944 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 944 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 944 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 944 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 944 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property looked like pictures online. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wilkerson

Liked: Staff & service
It's nice for an event, but the rooms are old and small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfast service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that there were clipped nails on our bathroom floor and when I wiped them up there was also a lot of hair from the previous people. Our toilet also was not secure to the floor. It's an older hotel so I understand the wear . Bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scotty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karley

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay! Clean, comfortable and easy check in and out!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and we had a seamless check in. My children loved being close to the pool and there was a great friendly and family welcoming vibe. We can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Starbucks in the hotel. Room was clean and perfect for our family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J. Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hailee

Mold in the shower,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Great times. Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025