"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"The hotel was a little outdated, but the staff was friendly.2018-08-17"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"
"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"
"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 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"
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"
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"
"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"
"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"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Also near Pelham Civic Complex
4 floors, 121 suites
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 medium-sized pets per suite - $25 per night fee for each pet up to 6 nights - $10 per pet fee for each night thereafter. - Oct 2022 < Less
"Walk to the Oak Mountain Ampitheatre. OK hotel for the price, but it was older and smelled musty. The fridge didn't work well, and my leftover food spoiled. No hot water for showers.2015-06-03"
"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"
"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 motel was close to the interstate, so there was a lot of traffic noise. Some lightbulbs in my room were burned out, and the pillows were small. The AC cycled every 3 minutes. No TV guide and not enough coffee provided. No elevator. Minimal parking. Don't expect much.2017-07-17"
"The motel room was clean and cool and had a fridge, microwave, coffee pot, coffee, iron, and extra towels. All the employees were helpful. I'd stay here again.2017-07-11"
"Clean hotel with nice personnel, but the beds were uncomfortable. The mattresses were too firm, and not wheelchair-transfer accessible. The bathtub wasn't accessible for someone with disabilities.2023-12-31"
"Nice, safe, quiet setting off Riverchase Parkway, away from the noisy interstate. The entire hotel was clean, including the bed and bedding. The landscaping was beautifully maintained by a professional service. The breakfast area was spotless, and the food was good. This would be my 1st choice if I returned to the area.2023-05-29"
"Good rates. The room was clean and had WiFi, a fridge, and microwave. Our pet was allowed without a fee. No carpet on the floor, which seemed cleaner. The lobby decor was nice. Lots of options at the complimentary breakfast, including hot items. Definitely give this hotel a try.2022-10-20"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"We were greeted by a lovely, friendly hotel clerk who provided a great recommendation for dinner. The checkout clerk was also nice. They both made us feel welcome.2020-06-08"
"Nice room. The employees were friendly and helpful, and breakfast was good. There was only one restaurant within walking distance of the hotel.2019-09-10"
"Nice, quiet hotel. It was tucked away from the busy road. Our room wasn't ready when promised, but we got an upgrade and were happy with the room.2015-07-02"
"The hotel room wasn't serviced daily; I wasn't happy that I had to go down to the front desk and ask for clean towels. The shower stall needed to be replaced. The continental breakfast was bad, so I went out to eat. I don't recommend staying here.2020-10-27"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and quiet. The room was comfortable. Walk to Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Stay here.2017-08-29"
"Great experience. We were able to walk from the hotel to a concert at Oak Mountain.2017-08-14"
"The hotel seemed understaffed. The public areas needed sweeping, and 2 of the 4 machines in the workout room didn't work properly. The employees were polite, however.2021-04-26"
"The hotel was close to restaurants and reasonably priced. The room was clean. Good place to stay.2020-07-05"
"We stayed in a room at the front of the hotel, and it just had sheer curtains with side panels on the windows. There was no way to block out the street light. We had to check out a day early and had no hassles with that. Stay here.2020-06-19"
"We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was nice and clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. We'd give this place a high rating.2023-11-19"
"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"
Upscale, smoke-free hotel near Riverchase Galleria
Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
24-hour self-serve restaurant - lounge
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 50 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Feb 2017 < Less
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
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.
