"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 hotel was clean. Easy check-in, and the clerks were nice. Great place to stay.2023-11-17"
"I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel was nice and clean, and the room was large. The front desk clerks were friendly and helpful. I recommend staying here.2016-06-10"
"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"
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
"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"
"The hotel room wasn't great; there was tile and paneling on the floor and leaning against the wall. There were problems at check-in with either the card reader or the clerk's lack of proficiency. I wasn't pleased.2016-11-29"
"The hotel clerk was nice and helpful. Good breakfast.2015-10-19"
"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"
"Located in a good part of town near highways and major roads. The hotel was clean, quiet, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, and the rates were fair. Nice place to stay.2019-08-26"
"Nice, clean hotel. The beds were comfortable, and breakfast was awesome. You won't be disappointed.2023-07-23"
"About a mile off the interstate. The hotel was incredibly nice, quiet, and spotless. The beds were comfortable. There was a Dunkin' Donuts in the larger parking lot.2021-05-09"
"Everything was excellent. The hotel room was clean, and the beds were comfortable.2021-04-14"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
5 miles southwest of University of Alabama Birmingham
4 floors, 127 studio to 2-bedroom suites
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 50 pounds only, 2 dogs per suite - $50 per stay pet fee if staying 6 nights or less - an additional $5 per night fee after sixth night. - Sep 2022 < Less
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.
