"Our hotel room smelled strongly of smoke. I went to the front desk to complain, and the clerk apologized and gave us another room.2024-01-02"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable, and the clerk was helpful. Our TV wouldn't work without a pass code, so the clerk immediately moved us to another room.2023-12-14"
"The hotel and room were clean and nice. Good place to stay.2022-12-15"
"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
"Good location, but I heard traffic noise in my hotel room.2023-05-08"
"I didn't like that the linens weren't changed every day, and I had to request that my bedsheets be changed. The hotel staff was friendly and easy to talk to. Good breakfast, and the eating area was clean. There was only one attendant, though, and she had to work hard to keep things clean and stocked.2016-07-19"
"An OK hotel stay. Good rates. I didn't have any problems, but nothing stood out. There was only one elevator, and I always had to wait to use it.2016-07-11"
"The hotel room was dirty, and the bedsheets weren't clean. There was hair in the bathtub. Don't stay here.2021-10-25"
"Our hotel stay was OK, but I've had better. The beds were so uncomfortable that I was sore when I woke up. The staff didn't want to give us fresh towels. Breakfast was adequate.2019-07-09"
"Good rates. The room was clean and had courteous security. The staff was kind and professional, and breakfast was good. I'd stay again and recommend this hotel to family and friends.2018-10-09"
"I enjoyed my stay. The motel wasn't overpriced, and it was clean and quiet. All the employees were courteous and tolerant. I'd definitely stay here again.2021-07-16"
"The motel was OK. The room was plain and needed fresh paint and better housekeeping. The beds were doubles instead of queens.2019-10-24"
"The motel was nasty and had roaches. Poor TV service. Don't stay here.2018-12-27"
"We received prompt service when we arrived at the hotel, but were told our carpet was wet from being cleaned earlier in the day. The room smelled so bad that we almost left, but we were tired and turned on the AC. It looked clean, and the beds were extremely comfortable. There was a fast-food ketchup container by the coffee. The staff was friendly.2021-06-28"
"I wasn't comfortable with the people hanging around outside the hotel, and someone kept trying to open our room door at night. A scary experience.2016-08-11"
"The bedding was damp, so we removed it and asked the hotel staff to dry it.2015-09-08"
"The hotel was OK, but the sink in my room leaked.2021-01-04"
"Good experience overall. I had to keep going to the 2nd floor for ice, though, and several vending machines didn't work. The hotel staff was customer service-oriented.2019-08-28"
"The hotel was nice and clean, but I had trouble logging on to the WiFi and the front desk clerks didn't give me accurate instructions.2019-05-01"
"Excellent accommodations for a reasonable price. The hotel room was quiet.2023-06-23"
"The hotel room looked clean and in good condition, but the sofa bed mattress pad and cover were dirty. When I looked in the closet for linens, I found a basket with dirty sanitary napkins in it. When we asked for someone to change the bedding, we were given a key to another room and told to take the linens from there and put them on the sofa bed. The pool and pool area were absolutely filthy; the water was so dirty, I could barely see the bottom of the pool. Don't stay here.2022-03-31"
"Great rates. The hotel room was nice, clean, and spacious, and the staff was excellent.2021-11-15"
"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"
"A low-quality hotel. Stay here only as a last resort.2023-05-30"
"I loved my stay at this hotel. The room was clean, and I didn't smell smoke once I got to the 2nd floor and in my room.2022-10-11"
"The hotel was clean, but no toiletries were provided other than a small bar of soap. No ice machine, but you can make ice in the freezer of the full-sized fridge. Good place for a longer stay, but a regular hotel might be better for a short stay.2017-05-09"
"The baseboard was falling off the wall. The bathroom in the lobby wasn't easily accessible. No housekeeping available, and the staff was unable to provide restaurant information. I won't stay at this hotel again.2022-10-25"
"I loved this hotel, and the restaurants were good. The hotel name wasn't on the building, though, so my friend had a hard time finding it.2019-11-16"
"Excellent service and hospitality. Don't think twice; book a room at this hotel.2018-12-07"
"Good hotel stay, but the hotel parking fees added up. I didn't feel safe parking on the street because of people loitering in the area.2023-01-02"
"Good hotel, but the bathroom windows had spots where someone could look in from outside. Great experience overall.2022-05-19"
"The hotel was difficult to locate since the sign said Tutwiler in large letters and Hampton in small letters. Once I got there, it was a wonderful experience.2018-02-13"
"Not enough clerks to handle check-in. Few amenities; just WiFi, a hotel lounge, and included breakfast. Stay elsewhere.2022-12-29"
"The hotel was a little pricey, but it was safe and sound. Easy access to the arena and restaurants. Good experience.2017-02-27"
"Great hotel. It was clean and had excellent employees. We had our two dogs, and the staff made us all feel welcome; they even had dog treats.2016-09-04"
"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"
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