"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"
"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 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"
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"
"The room was always clean, and the beds were the most comfortable hotel beds I've encountered. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This should be your first choice.2015-05-06"
"The hotel room was clean, and the bed was courteous, though the covers were too heavy. The employees were courteous and knowledgeable. Delicious breakfast and outstanding coffee. Great experience.2019-08-28"
"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"
"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"
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"
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.
