"The rates were high, and the room wasn't ready when we arrived 90 minutes after check-in time. The room floor was littered with bottle caps and rubber bands, and the AC didn't cool the room. At least the bedsheets were clean. The shower was in terrible shape. Find another hotel.2021-09-26"
"This hotel is the perfect place to stay. It's easy to access and close to stores. I had an awesome stay.2020-12-16"
"Renovations were underway during my stay, but the hotel was pleasant enough. The fridge in my room didn't work, and the hallways were dirty. Good selection of restaurants in the area.2019-04-24"
"My hotel room had mold on the ceiling and no other rooms were available, so I didn't stay.2018-08-03"
"Everything was just as it should be. The hotel was clean, and the staff was efficient and friendly. A great choice.2018-01-19"
"Check-in was simple and fast, and all the hotel employees were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. One of the front desk clerks was most helpful with restaurant recommendations, and the manager went out of her way to print documents we needed. The housekeepers were professional. Book it.2021-06-29"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the front desk clerks were superb. The location was convenient.2021-05-24"
"Fair rates. Clean room and adequate accessories. The hotel clerk was courteous, friendly, and helped with directions to the hospital.2021-03-11"
"The hotel clerk was friendly and helpful. Stay here.2021-06-21"
"Great hotel stay. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. We'd definitely stay here again.2020-06-30"
"Close to shops and restaurants at The Summit. The hotel room was clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. The TV remote didn't work, though.2018-08-13"
"Clean hotel in a great location. The employees were nice.2018-07-12"
"An excellent hotel for business travelers. Stay here.2019-04-19"
"Easy access to main roads. The hotel was clean and quiet, and the staff was nice. I got more than I expected for the price. Definitely stay here.2018-10-31"
"The hotel was filthy, including the shower floor and elevators. I had to change rooms twice due to the AC not working properly, but it worked great in the hallway. Don't stay here.2022-02-09"
"The room was clean, and all the hotel employees were nice and helpful. Good breakfast at the cafe. The elevators could use a good cleaning. We enjoyed our stay.2020-11-29"
"Great experience. Close to good stores and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable, and the beds were awesome. The hotel staff was so nice and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.2020-11-25"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and well-appointed. The staff was knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and eager to please. Fast, efficient check-in and checkout. All in all, a pleasant experience.2020-09-28"
"The hotel room smelled like a sewer, and the phone didn't work.2016-02-16"
"The carpet in my motel room was wet, and there was no coffee pot. No complaints otherwise.2021-03-25"
"A clean, comfortable motel for a good price. The bed was nice, but there was hair on the toilet and in the bathtub. No hair dryer.2020-09-30"
"The room was well-equipped for extended stays, though our non-smoking rooms smelled like smoke. The motel clerk was friendly, helpful, and professional. We didn't have a remote control for the TV, and he promptly brought us one. We couldn't get the shower to operate properly; water came out of the faucet, shower, and hand-held shower at the same time. Not enough parking.2019-05-04"
"The motel was clean and smelled fresh. I really enjoyed having a smaller 1-bedroom suite with a kitchenette. You'll be highly satisfied. Great shopping areas nearby, too.2019-02-03"
"The common areas and room were clean, and the hotel staff was friendly. No negatives.2022-03-01"
"Good place to stay. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was nice. Easy check-in.2021-04-19"
"Nice experience. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was friendly. I heard some truck noise from the nearby interstate, but that was expected.2020-09-24"
"Nice hotel. I had a great stay.2017-09-19"
"Great hotel. The room was clean, and the grounds were well-kept. The staff was pleasant. We had an enjoyable stay and hope to return.2017-03-21"
"Good stay. The hotel was convenient to Granview Hospital.2021-02-18"
"My first impression was WOW. The hotel was clean and had everything I needed, and the staff was friendly. The room was nice, quiet, and comfortable. I'd stay here again.2019-09-02"
"Great location and facilities. I had a good stay at this hotel.2019-02-22"
"We were pleased with the warm welcome and nice service. I highly recommend this hotel.2018-11-18"
"A marvelous experience. This hotel is a great place to stay.2017-12-20"
"Great location. The hotel was nice, and the room was comfortable. However, the TV kept cutting out the last few days. The front desk clerks were pleasant.2022-08-14"
"Nice hotel. You won't be disappointed.2019-11-10"
"Good location. I felt safe and comfortable at this hotel. The room was clean and had comfortable beds, and the staff was efficient.2019-09-10"
"The hotel was clean and well-maintained, and the employees were helpful. Stay here.2019-06-04"
"A little hard to find. Nice hotel with friendly personnel.2019-03-08"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs only, 2 dogs with a combined weight of 75 pounds or 1 dog up to 50 pounds - pets cannot be left alone in room - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Oct 2022 < Less
"An amateur soccer team staying at the hotel ruined our stay. The elevators and breakfast were crowded, and our room was next to the noisy elevator.2021-05-17"
"Great hotel. The front desk was busy, though, and there was no printer.2019-01-28"
"An enjoyable stay. The hotel room was clean and well-appointed, and the front desk clerks were helpful and courteous. I had an end room on the 1st floor and heard a lot of noise near the exterior door until late in the evening.2017-03-02"
"Excellent hotel room and friendly personnel. Great place to stay.2016-03-19"
"I was staying alone and didn't like the sliding glass door. The hotel clerk was wonderful, warm, and genuine. I wasn't comfortable walking to my back room from the parking lot.2022-01-31"
"Nice hotel.2019-09-19"
"I loved this beautiful hotel. The room was nice and comfortable, but we had a handicap shower and no bathtub. Book it.2019-08-19"
"Good hotel for a good price. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and service was fast.2017-07-16"
"Nice accommodations. The hotel was secure and well-run, and the staff was professional. I definitely recommend staying here.2017-01-05"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near The Summit Birmingham
3 floors, 72 studio suites - no elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Kitchen in every studio
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 30 pounds, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Jun 2015 < Less
"Good experience overall. The hotel was quiet and clean, but the layout was odd. The complimentary breakfast was nothing to brag about.2018-05-01"
"The hotel exterior was OK, but the interior was not.The TV area in our room was dusty, and there were flying bugs on the furniture. The coffee table had a thick coat of dust. The bedding and linens were clean, and the bathroom was clean and well-stocked.2018-04-24"
"OK room for the price. The cable TV wasn't good at all, but the AC was great. The fridge wasn't cold. Bring kitchen supplies. The toilet and sink both stopped up. Easy check-in. Staff was nice and friendly, and the front desk clerks were very helpful. I felt safe at this hotel and would stay again.2015-04-14"
"The door to our hotel room wouldn't shut properly, and the toilet overflowed. The staff was attentive, but didn't offer compensation for our having to change rooms.2021-04-16"
"The hotel room was small, and there was nowhere to put our luggage. There was a desk, but with all the coffee gear there, there was no space for working. The desk chair was so close to the bed that I couldn't pull it out. There was a small fridge. The room was always too warm or too cold, and the heater was loud. Breakfast was good. We wouldn't stay here again.2020-01-22"
"An A+ experience. My hotel room didn't have a fridge, though.2017-11-24"
"The hotel was comfortable, and breakfast was plentiful. I highly recommend staying here.2017-07-20"
"The TV in my hotel room didn't work. The bathtub leaked the entire time I was there. The staff sent a maintenance worker who fixed the TV but not the faucet. We were comped one night for the inconvenience.2017-03-28"
"I asked for an extra pillow; the hotel clerk told me not to worry about the spots on it. There was what looked like dried blood in the bathtub. Don't stay here.2020-02-23"
"The bed in my hotel room was uncomfortable and low to the ground, and the pillows weren't comfortable, either. Not a good night's sleep.2019-09-07"
"Good hotel overall. No fridge or microwave in the room, though.2019-01-20"
"The hotel was OK for one night. The bed was comfortable, but the shower and bathtub weren't clean and all the carpeting was filthy. Nice, helpful personnel and good breakfast.2018-05-22"
"The hotel clerk was helpful and went out of her way to make sure our keys were working. She had ice brought to our room and made our stay comfortable. We'll stay here again.2021-07-24"
"Nice location near restaurants and Grandview Hospital. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and courteous. Breakfast was awesome. I'd stay here again.2019-11-16"
"The hotel was a bit hard to find since it wasn't visible from the street. But it was clean and quiet, and the staff was great.2019-04-13"
"Really nice location. Comfortable room with great beds. Good staff. If you want a restful sleep, this is the hotel for you.2016-03-05"
"Close to UAB Hospital and several restaurants. Worth the price. Nice hotel, and the front desk clerks went out of their way to make our stay pleasant.2016-03-03"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near The Summit Birmingham
2 floors, 128 studio and 2-bedroom suites - no elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 pets per room - $75 pet fee if staying 3 nights or more - $25 per night pet fee if staying fewer than 3 nights. - Feb 2020 < Less
Warning: This hotel overbooked and did not honor a confirmed reservation. - Jul 2022
"The carpet in my room and throughout the hotel was dirty. The walls in my room were dirty. The bathroom sink was cracked, and the shower needed work. The front desk clerk stood at the desk eating a full plate of food, which I thought was unprofessional. No overhang at the entrance to keep guests out of the rain. Try a different hotel.2023-01-10"
"Conveniently located. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. Good breakfast and evening meal. I'd definitely stay here again.2017-06-13"
"We enjoyed our stay. The room was nice, clean, and had everything we needed, and the bed was soft. We loved it. Housekeeping did a great job of keeping everything clean. The staff was pleasant and friendly. If you want a special place to stay, choose this hotel.2020-10-06"
"Great location. The hotel room was nice and spacious, but the bed wasn't that comfortable. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. There was ample parking in the secure lot.2018-10-10"
"The hotel was a little outdated, but the staff was friendly.2018-08-17"
"I had a peaceful stay and highly recommend this hotel.2018-02-23"
"The hotel was clean and most adequate, with a pleasant atmosphere and accommodating front desk clerks. There were extra amenities since it's an extended-stay facility. The rates and pet fee were quite reasonable. Stay here.2016-10-22"
"Good hotel. Enjoy your stay.2016-05-29"
"I enjoyed my hotel stay. You'll feel comfortable here.2016-05-27"
"My experience at this hotel was awful. The room was filthy, and we had no AC. Breakfast was a joke, and there was almost no food; the staff said the truck hadn't arrived. Don't stay here.2022-06-16"
"The hotel staff was friendly; a tornado had passed through a few hours before I checked in, and they continued accommodating guests.2021-03-30"
"The hotel staff was nice.2018-02-14"
"My hotel stay was all good.2015-05-05"
"Hotel staff was hospitable and friendly. Nice place to stay.2015-03-09"
"Our room smelled like smoke, but we were given another room later at night. The hotel clerk wasn't welcoming or friendly. One elevator was broken, so wait times were long for the other one.2022-06-06"
"The hotel was convenient to UAB clinics downtown. Great service, but poor TV channel selection. 2020-12-06"
"The hotel was convenient to downtown. Nice room, friendly staff, and great service. Poor TV channel selection, though.2020-12-05"
"The hotel suite was nice, and the staff was accommodating.2020-11-14"
"Everything about this hotel was great.2019-02-03"
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel near UAB
Near UAB and UAB Hospital
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $22 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 40 pounds, 2 pets per room - pets must remain in pet carrier or cage - $75 per stay pet fee. - Oct 2018 < Less
"The room was half-renovated. The TV didn't work, and the staff couldn't fix it. The elevators were noisy and needed to be replaced. The employees were nice. No on-site breakfast, just a voucher for a restaurant in the neighborhood. Don't stay at this hotel.2017-08-13"
"Nice, reasonably priced hotel. It was under renovation, but the room was large and the staff couldn't have been nicer.2017-02-21"
"Great location. The service at this hotel was good.2016-06-11"
"I loved this hotel. It was in the perfect location, with lots of restaurants within walking distance. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I'll stay here again.2016-02-29"
"The water temperature in the shower kept fluctuating. We called the hotel clerk and were given another room; the room key was brought to us so we didn't have to return to the front desk.2016-02-20"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
In downtown Birmingham near UAB
7 floors, 129 suites
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
24-hour exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $14 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 25 pounds, 3 pets per suite - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $100 per stay pet fee. - Jul 2022 < Less
"The hotel was great, but 2 car windows in the parking lot were broken. Valet parking cost $14 per night. No security.2022-09-04"
"I stay at this hotel often, and I've never been disappointed. I'm able to walk to medical facilities without having to pay extra for parking.2021-10-26"
"Good service from the hotel clerk. Come and enjoy your stay.2021-07-09"
"Clean hotel with friendly employees. No on-site bar.2021-06-10"
"We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel clerk was nice and helpful; she made us feel so welcome, and told us about nearby stores and restaurants.2021-04-28"
"The hotel was undergoing renovation, so there were some inconveniences due to construction. The water was tepid.2021-11-24"
"Nice, big hotel with great, professional personnel. The room was clean, quiet, and well-designed. Nice bed. The bathroom was due for renovation, and the hallway carpet needed to be replaced. No continental breakfast. Good, free parking.2021-09-23"
"Nice place to stay. The hotel clerk was pleasant and called us to make sure everything was OK.2021-02-24"
"The elevator was dirty. The room wasn't clean and didn't look like online photos. No fridge or microwave. There was only one hotel clerk on duty. I'll never stay here again and don't recommend it.2021-01-11"
"Great hotel. I was pleased with the room and the staff.2020-05-16"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
