The Best Hotels to Book in Birmingham, Alabama

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.

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.

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.

Housed on the top two floors of the historic 1912 John Hand building, one of the first steel-frame skyscrapers in the South, this hotel boasts panoramic city views. Enjoy them from your spacious and luxurious suite with a king-size bed and lavish marble bathroom. When you stay here, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with members of Birmingham’s top city club, so be sure to pack your best business-casual attire.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.