The Best Hotels To Book In Birmingham Alabama

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama and one steeped in history. Learn about it at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, enjoy a cultural event at the 19-acre Railcard Park, peruse art and artefacts at Birmingham Museum of Art, admire the cars at Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum or prop up the lively student bars. Whether you’re on a flying visit via Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or in town for a long stay, here are the best hotels in Birmingham, Alabama, all bookable with Culture Trip.

1. Valley Hotel Homewood, for a chic retreat

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Situated in downtown Homewood – an area bursting with upscale retailers and casual dining, 10 minutes’ drive from Birmingham city center – Valley Hotel offers contemporary rooms and suites with large windows. Ironwood, the hotel’s restaurant named for the area’s iron-producing legacy, reimagines the combination of fire and iron in juicy steaks and elevated comfort food.

2. Redmont Hotel Birmingham, for rooftop cocktails

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A room at Redmont Hotel Birmingham with a patterned carpet, a large bed with white linen and a large blue headboard, and a gray couch

First opened in 1925, this hotel in Birmingham is one of the city’s longest-running. Just blocks away from the theater district and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Redmont exudes both the charisma of the ’20s and contemporary luxury. Admire the views from the highest rooftop bar in the state with a locally inspired cocktail, or indulge in in-room spa treatments, perfect to revitalize both body and spirit.

3. The Elyton Hotel, for an urban sanctuary

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Reception area at The Elyton Hotel, with gray seating, turqoise walls, pendant lighting and various artworks on the wall

Located on the Heaviest Corner on Earth (the corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North), this AAA Four Diamond hotel combines convenience with unrivaled heritage. Modern sophistication meets rich tradition throughout the lovingly restored interior, with marble walls and bronze fixtures. Each of the guest rooms and suites provide a true urban sanctuary, while the onsite restaurant, the Yard, offers a seasonal menu spotlighting local produce.

5. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Inverness, for town and country

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A room at Hyatt Place Birmingham/Inverness with two beds, white linen and a wooden headboard

Located southeast of Birmingham, this hotel is a 20-minute drive from the city sights as well as nature attractions such as Oak Mountain State Park. Though you’ll find plenty of restaurants at nearby River Ridge and Inverness Village malls, the Gallery Restaurant in the hotel is a great place for breakfast and lunch, from tasty waffles and pancakes to flatbreads and sandwiches. Ideal for relaxing after a long day of excitement, all the hotel’s rooms have plush bedding and 42-inch TVs.

6. Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler, for a touch of history

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A room at Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler with a double bed, wooden side tables with lamps, and a light green statement wall.

Originally built in 1914 as the city’s first modern hotel, the Tutwiler is known for its elegance and rich history. It reopened in a new location in the ’80s, but still pays homage to its past with historic photographs, marble floors and ornate ceiling moldings. Book a suite for your own fireplace and balcony overlooking downtown Birmingham. The hotel’s central location puts you within minutes of the Civil Rights District, BJCC, Legacy Arena and Protective Stadium, while Birmingham Airport is just over 5mi (8km) away.

7. Homewood Suites Birmingham – South/Inverness, for chilling by the pool

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A compact room at Homewood Suites Birmingham – South/Inverness, with a double bed, side tables with lamps, and grey-green walls.

Homewood Suites Birmingham offers one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas, TVs and DVD players. It’s just an eight-minute drive from the shops at the Summit and 15 minutes from the center of town – but you could just as easily spend the day at the hotel’s outdoor pool and tennis court. If you can’t go anywhere without your four-legged friend, know that this hotel is pet-friendly.

8. Courtyard Birmingham Downtown at UAB, for an elevated student lifestyle

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A room at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB with two beds, a desk and TV, and a deep red statement wall and quilts.

Comfort and style unite at this hotel, which is linked to the UAB Hospital by a sky bridge. If you miss dinner at the onsite bistro, embrace the student lifestyle and pick up some instant ramen from the hotel’s round-the-clock convenience store before clocking some late-night reading hours at the workspace in your room. Once you’ve had a decent lie in, sights such as Birmingham Zoo and Vulcan Park and Museum are less than 1o minutes’ drive away.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville, for a comfortable sleep

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A yellow, green and brown room at Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville with a double bed, side table, lamp and TV.

Located northeast of the city, Hilton Garden Inn is close to attractions such as Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park Amerex and Birmingham Race Course Casino. Great for a post-flight stopover, it’s also just a 10-minutes drive from Birmingham International Airport. If you arrive hungry, head to the onsite Garden Grille and Bar for classic American bites and cocktails. The guest rooms provide a degree of independence as they are equipped with a refrigerator and microwave.

10. Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel, for a little luxury

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A room at Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel with a double bed, TV and large windows.

Connected to the Riverchase Galleria Mall, the chic Hyatt Regency Birmingham is a great choice if you’re in town for a shopping spree. With a gym, sauna and seasonal rooftop pool available onsite, as well as Merk’s Tavern and Kitchen for traditional Southern family recipes, there’s no need to ever leave the property. Splash out on the two-level loft suite with city views to really make the most of your stay.

Francesca Paul contributed additional reporting to this article.

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