The Leslie Stephen Wright Center is located next to Jane Hollock Brock Hall on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham. It hosts the Alabama Ballet, Opera Birmingham, Alabama Dance Festival, Birmingham Music Club, and Alabama Symphony Orchestra's SuperPops Series.
"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"
"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 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 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"
"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"
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
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
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
"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"
"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"
"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"
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Address: Samford University, Montague Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
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