"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"
"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"
"Good hotel for a good price. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and service was fast.2017-07-16"
"Nice accommodations. The hotel was secure and well-run, and the staff was professional. I definitely recommend staying here.2017-01-05"
"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"
"An A+ experience. My hotel room didn't have a fridge, though.2017-11-24"
"The hotel was comfortable, and breakfast was plentiful. I highly recommend staying here.2017-07-20"
"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"
"The elevator was dirty. The room wasn't clean and didn't look like online photos. No fridge or microwave. There was only one hotel clerk on duty. I'll never stay here again and don't recommend it.2021-01-11"
"Great hotel. I was pleased with the room and the staff.2020-05-16"
"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"
"My hotel stay was fine.2021-07-07"
"The hotel was older but clean. The room was cool, with 2 king beds separated in 2 open rooms, each with its own TV. The only issue was the poor WiFi, though it worked when I went down the hall. There was a to-go breakfast bag.2021-06-26"
"A no-frills hotel. The room was nice and clean, but it wasn't carpeted so the noise level was high. The front desk clerks weren't rude, but they weren't friendly. Just a place to spend the night.2021-04-12"
"The hotel was nice. Everything was clean and looked fresh.2021-10-20"
"Nice hotel with a lot of amenities. I enjoyed the whirlpool, but the pool wasn't heated.2018-06-12"
"The hotel was nice and quiet, but considering the price, I was disappointed that there was no continental breakfast.2017-07-20"
"This was my best stay at a Hilton hotel. Great first impression, and the check-in clerk was friendly, informative, and a true professional. Everything was clean. This was a wonderful place to stay.2017-02-22"
"This was without a doubt the best hotel we've stayed at in the US in years, and we travel quite a bit. We received friendly attention, and the care for customers was unsurpassed. We enjoyed the restaurant and lovely atmosphere. You won't be sorry if you stay here, and you won't find anything better for the price.2016-10-18"
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
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- 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
"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"
"The hotel was convenient to UAB clinics downtown. Great service, but poor TV channel selection. 2020-12-06"
"The hotel was convenient to downtown. Nice room, friendly staff, and great service. Poor TV channel selection, though.2020-12-05"
"The hotel suite was nice, and the staff was accommodating.2020-11-14"
"Everything about this hotel was great.2019-02-03"
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
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- 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"
"I loved this hotel. It was in the perfect location, with lots of restaurants within walking distance. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I'll stay here again.2016-02-29"
"The water temperature in the shower kept fluctuating. We called the hotel clerk and were given another room; the room key was brought to us so we didn't have to return to the front desk.2016-02-20"
"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"
"The hotel was clean. Pleasant staff and quick, easy check-in. No reason not to stay here.2021-03-30"
"The toilet didn't work properly, and the fridge leaked. No daily housekeeping because of Covid. The hotel elevator was out of order, and I had to make several trips to my vehicle.2021-01-28"
"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"
"Convenient to Kirkland Clinic. We enjoyed our hotel stay.2018-03-14"
"High rates for a bad experience. My ailing father had to be evacuated from the hotel due to a fire on the 2nd floor.2018-01-15"
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
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- allows pets up to 25 pounds, 3 pets per suite - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $100 per stay pet fee. - Jul 2022 < Less
"The hotel was great, but 2 car windows in the parking lot were broken. Valet parking cost $14 per night. No security.2022-09-04"
"I stay at this hotel often, and I've never been disappointed. I'm able to walk to medical facilities without having to pay extra for parking.2021-10-26"
"Good service from the hotel clerk. Come and enjoy your stay.2021-07-09"
"Clean hotel with friendly employees. No on-site bar.2021-06-10"
"We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel clerk was nice and helpful; she made us feel so welcome, and told us about nearby stores and restaurants.2021-04-28"
"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"
"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"
"Good hotel in a good neighborhood. The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. No fridge, microwave, or coffee maker, but it was more than adequate for the price. Nice employees, too. There were restaurants in the area.2019-06-17"
"Nice hotel room for the price. Only coffee was available in the morning, so plan to eat out.2018-05-21"
"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"
"Nice, historic renovation. The hotel was clean and a charming combination of old and new. The staff was courteous and helpful.2021-08-05"
"The hotel room was big and comfortable, but the shower curtain was shredded at the bottom. 2020-09-23"
"I had an interior hotel room; it was small and had no windows. I felt like I was in a closet.2019-02-17"
"I was happy with the room and the hotel staff.2017-03-07"
"No stationery in the room, so I had to look up the hotel address on the Internet. The room service tray had to be set up on the bed, and not enough utensils were provided. The front desk clerk handled all calls, including room service, so expect a wait if it's busy. The staff was responsive and friendly, and the bartenders were superb. Good breakfast and dinner. 2017-02-20"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
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.
