New Hotel in East Tuscaloosa located directly off Interstate 20/59 and seven miles from The University of Alabama. Welcome to the brand new Holiday Inn Express & Suites located in East Tuscaloosa, Alabama! Our property is conveniently located off I-20/59 at Exit 77 . We are approximately 7 miles away from The University of Alabama and welcome fans and prospective students from all over! We are also located 13 miles away from the Mercedes Benz US International plant in Vance, AL and are proud to serve their employees and vendors. Tuscaloosa is home to a number of attractions and enterprises. Whether you are visiting academic greats such as Stillman College, Shelton State Community College, Alabama Fire College and The University of Alabama , to corporate entities such as Warrior Met Coal, MBUSI, DCH Health Systems and more; we have the room for you! Each of our beautifully appointed rooms come standard with a mini-fridge, microwave, keurig machine, articulating wall mounted televisions and high security MIWA lock safes . Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast each morning in our spacious and comfortable lobby. Our complimentary high speed wifi can be utilized throughout the property, including outside by our cozy fire pit and outdoor pool.