"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"
"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"
"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"
"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 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"
"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"
"Nice room and helpful hotel employees.2023-04-20"
"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"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - 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"
"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"
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
More > - 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 hotel room was clean, but it was small for the price. Fine for an overnight stay.2023-05-03"
"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"
"The hotel wasn't clean enough for me, from the carpet to the bedding. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. I'd never stay here again.2023-09-07"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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 clerk was professional and told us about all the amenities. The small, circular drive off the street to park while checking in wasn't vehicle-friendly.2023-11-14"
"The hotel didn't have on-site parking, and the nearest parking garage charged $25 per night.2023-09-25"
"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"
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
More > - 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"
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
More > - allows pets up to 25 pounds, 3 pets per suite - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $100 per stay pet fee. - Jul 2022 < Less
"I loved the room, and the employees were nice. The construction in the hotel lobby was unpleasant, but the results will be great. Ask for a room on an upper floor for the view.2018-08-22"
"The bed was comfortable, but the AC was loud and the TV channel selection was pitiful. I wouldn't stay at this hotel again.2018-07-05"
"I was disappointed that there was no coffee in the hotel lobby. Breakfast was quite expensive, and parking cost $12 per night. Find a hotel with more complimentary amenities.2018-05-17"
"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"
"We got in late, and our non-smoking room smelled like smoke. Even the motel lobby smelled. The bed was extremely comfortable. In the morning, we saw how dirty the room was, and saw 3 roaches. We were disappointed.2023-05-24"
"The motel was convenient to the interstate. The room was clean, but there was no in-room coffee.2022-04-15"
"I had to change rooms 3 times because of cleaning problems and non-working equipment. The standard beds were too small. Average customer service. I checked out early. Stay at a different hotel.2020-07-27"
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.
