Name: Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Address: 1820 5th Avenue South, Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America, Birmingham, Jefferson County, US
Price range: $202–$484 per night
Rating: 8.53

What guests think

At Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB, reviewers consistently praise the unbeatable location for UAB Hospital access and the generally friendly, helpful staff, noting clean, comfortable rooms and convenient walkability to restaurants and downtown venues.

Common drawbacks include frequent ambulance and helicopter noise, paid or awkward parking with occasional safety concerns, and an aging feel with maintenance issues like slow elevators, dated bathrooms, and inconsistent in-room amenities. Dining is on-site but limited: the Bistro earns mixed feedback, there is no complimentary breakfast, coffee can be scarce, and late-night options and room service are lacking. Best suited for hospital-related stays where convenience outweighs quiet and full-service amenities.

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Facilities

Parking uses a nearby garage with fees; several guests found it inconvenient or uneasy, and there is no valet. Facilities feel dated with occasional issues like slow elevators, key access problems, limited microwaves, and sporadic hot water or power.

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Darren

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property these to be updated

10

Brett

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is kind of wonky but it’s a great place.

6

Paul

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No valet parking and car parking is in hospital lit next to hotel. Many street people lying around parking facility… felt unsafe to walk to and from parking… bot good.

10

Nelly

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love that it had a mini Market. Even though I didn’t use it, I love the option of having it there. Quick easy check in. Loved that the doors locked at night and only if you were saying there and had a key you could get in. Loved the extra rolling table and chair. Love the big space in the room. Love that the Tv was mounted on a flexible mount to move it around. Didn’t like that it didn’t have a safe and that it didn’t have a microwave.

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mitchell

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is in a poor sketchy area of town and is in poor condition. Key passes worked on rooms but not fitness area or external doors.

6

sandra

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The elevators were very slow. And the refrigerator was not working properly. A few guests that I met spoke about the same thing.

8

keith

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience of downtown. Paying for parking.

10

William

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great , had to pay for parking . But is very convenient to down town

6

RAUL

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility has potential but lack maintenance. With a litle TLC will be more attractive.

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Stacy

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

No amenities, no hot water the first night, no power to the nightstand.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas very clean, but several reviews cite worn or dirty carpets, odors, dusty baseboards, and inconsistent housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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Cecilia

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at other Marriott hotels. This one was very disappointing.The carpet was old and appeared to have ground-in-dirt and my sister said the rim of the toilet was disgusting. I’m amazed that there is no cleaning service or linen changes during your stay. This used to be part of good hotel practices. I will not stay here again.

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Kelley

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient to the hospital but wasn't as clean as I'd want it for the cost. Air conditioning didn't work

6

Ava

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rhe room smelled like urine as well as the bathroom wasn't the cleanest. We only stayed one night because it felt like something was biting me in bed.

10

James

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and convenient.

10

Michelle

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice clean hotel.

10

Cynthia

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very nice and clean with a comfortable bed.

10

Jeremy

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here after eye surgery at the Callahan Eye Center. They were kind enough to let me check in early following the surgery so I could rest. Very kind staff, very clean. Great stay!

8

Tina

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom floors were clean but the baseboards haven’t been cleaned in a long while. Dusty and a some grime around them

10

Tim

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed staying at your hotel. Everything was clean and top notch. Loved the oversized bath towels. I do have two suggestions. First. Maybe some larger trash cans, they were tiny and second maybe a night light in the bathroom. Having to turn on the overhead light at 2am was not good

10

Jason

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quick check in process. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds, but the property feels dated with maintenance gaps such as aging bathrooms, lack of USB outlets, and occasional AC, fridge, or TV issues. Proximity to the hospital brings noticeable ambulance and helicopter noise that affected sleep for some.

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Scott

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not bad, but pretty unremarkable. Expected a little newer and more updated for downtown Birmingham.

10

Laverne

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was big and spacious! Clean as a whistle and the staff was EXCELLENT! The front desk staff at check in and throughout the stay was the friendliest I have ever seen! This is my second stay here and I highly recommend it. The Bistro food was good.

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Kelley

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient to the hospital but wasn't as clean as I'd want it for the cost. Air conditioning didn't work

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Stephanie

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff have been very nice every year we have stayed. The bathrooms could use an update. Tiles are cracking, the toilet lids dont fit properly and the wallpaper is a little worn. Otherwise it is pretty clean

10

Kellie

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient to UAB Hospital. Just park your car, check in, and you never have to leave. Then, just walk across the sky bridge to the hospital. Beds were very comfortable. We were in a double bed room, and it was very spacious

10

Cynthia

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very nice and clean with a comfortable bed.

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Ian

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room but we heard every helicopter and ambulance going to the hospital. Even the black out curtains didn’t help much. The rooms/building should have some sound proofing.

10

Mary

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff …..the night manager was amazing Needs updating not even one usb outlet in room

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Grady Max

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked the room for it's location, just across from UAB hospital, where my wife was to have a procedure. It was great for that purpose, but everyone needs to realize that if you book for relaxation and quiet you will not get it, because the ER is right across the street and night and day the ambulances and med flights on the roof are coming and going 24/7.

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ROBERT

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

TV could not be seen unless room totally dark. Front desk didn't seem to care about anything. No note pad in room. Sold frozen dinners in lobby but no microvwave in room. Lesser hotels provide them. Beds really low to floor and mattress sinks you even lower. Makes it really difficult for handicap people to get out.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, professional, and responsive across the hotel. A few guests reported unfriendly front-desk or billing issues and inconsistent Bistro service.

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Lee

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean room. Good food service.

10

Roslyn

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was cruise ship awesome!

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Michelle

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing was organized when I got to the property and I was double charged for my stay. Very disappointed in total and there was no resolution available

10

george r

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotels location is perfect for UAB hospital. Lots of local eateries are nearby. The best part of this hotel is the staff, at every level. Truly kind and friendly while staying professional!

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Greg

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed overnight since my wife was scheduled for surgery early the next morning at UAB. Being the hotel was just across the street it made from where the surgery was taking place, the convenience was welcome! The Choice of dining in the hotel and also the surrounding restaurants within walking distance also helped. Hotel staff were helpful, professional, and very courteous. We definitely enjoyed our stay!

10

Cynthia

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 15 nights

Staf were amazing.

10

Chris

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding hotel with proximity to UAB hospital. This has become home away from home. Staff is very kind and responsive.

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Carol

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was not friendly. Terrible!!!! Bed was too soft. I got handicap room which I strongly disliked. Staff in the bistro couldn’t be bothered to help. If you asked for drink of any kind they acted sooooo inconvenienced. Night front desk lady barely spoke to me nor looked me in the eye. Hate it there

10

Kanise

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful.

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ROBERT

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

TV could not be seen unless room totally dark. Front desk didn't seem to care about anything. No note pad in room. Sold frozen dinners in lobby but no microvwave in room. Lesser hotels provide them. Beds really low to floor and mattress sinks you even lower. Makes it really difficult for handicap people to get out.

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Location

Outstanding for UAB Hospital access and walkable to restaurants and venues. The hospital setting means regular sirens and helicopter noise, and a few guests felt the surrounding parking areas were sketchy.

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Charles

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is across the street from UAB hospital.

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Paul

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No valet parking and car parking is in hospital lit next to hotel. Many street people lying around parking facility… felt unsafe to walk to and from parking… bot good.

10

Laverne

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the property because the hospital, parking and dining options were in one area and was easy to access. I parked my vehicle in the garage and walked to the other areas that I needed. Everything was within walking distance…..LIKE RIGHT IN YOUR FACE CLOSE. Tracy that works at the Bistro inside the hotel is super nice and she was by far my favorite staff member.

10

mark

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to bjcc

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mitchell

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is in a poor sketchy area of town and is in poor condition. Key passes worked on rooms but not fitness area or external doors.

10

Greg

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed overnight since my wife was scheduled for surgery early the next morning at UAB. Being the hotel was just across the street it made from where the surgery was taking place, the convenience was welcome! The Choice of dining in the hotel and also the surrounding restaurants within walking distance also helped. Hotel staff were helpful, professional, and very courteous. We definitely enjoyed our stay!

8

Ian

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room but we heard every helicopter and ambulance going to the hospital. Even the black out curtains didn’t help much. The rooms/building should have some sound proofing.

10

Grady Max

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked the room for it's location, just across from UAB hospital, where my wife was to have a procedure. It was great for that purpose, but everyone needs to realize that if you book for relaxation and quiet you will not get it, because the ER is right across the street and night and day the ambulances and med flights on the roof are coming and going 24/7.

10

Brockston

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for a concert at the Alabama Theater. Easy parking easy check in walkable to many restaurants and the Theater. Would stay again

10

Charles

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is right across the street from UAB hospital.

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Dining

The on-site Bistro and nearby eateries are convenient, with generally good food noted by some, but selection and hours feel limited. Several guests reported no complimentary breakfast or lobby coffee, no room service, and scarce late-night options.

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Lee

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean room. Good food service.

8

Sarah

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was not a breakfast provided which they said there was when we booked the hotel

10

Laverne

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was big and spacious! Clean as a whistle and the staff was EXCELLENT! The front desk staff at check in and throughout the stay was the friendliest I have ever seen! This is my second stay here and I highly recommend it. The Bistro food was good.

10

Rhonda

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing lacking was coffee available in the lobby.

10

Kathryn

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had surgery on a Monday so we came in on Sunday and stayed at The Courtyard. We had dinner at The Bistro downstairs and was able to walk across to hospital for 5:00am admittance.

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Laverne

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the property because the hospital, parking and dining options were in one area and was easy to access. I parked my vehicle in the garage and walked to the other areas that I needed. Everything was within walking distance…..LIKE RIGHT IN YOUR FACE CLOSE. Tracy that works at the Bistro inside the hotel is super nice and she was by far my favorite staff member.

10

Evelyn

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay….the only thing I didn’t appreciate is no place to eat late at night.

10

Greg

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed overnight since my wife was scheduled for surgery early the next morning at UAB. Being the hotel was just across the street it made from where the surgery was taking place, the convenience was welcome! The Choice of dining in the hotel and also the surrounding restaurants within walking distance also helped. Hotel staff were helpful, professional, and very courteous. We definitely enjoyed our stay!

4

Carol

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was not friendly. Terrible!!!! Bed was too soft. I got handicap room which I strongly disliked. Staff in the bistro couldn’t be bothered to help. If you asked for drink of any kind they acted sooooo inconvenienced. Night front desk lady barely spoke to me nor looked me in the eye. Hate it there

8

Linda

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to UAB is a real plus. Disappointed no room service and needs a better selection in the Bistro.

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Month	Average price
January	$185
February	$190
March	$209
April	$222
May	$203
June	$198
July	$206
August	$190
September	$225
October	$233
November	$190
December	$180

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $207	19 $207
20 $230	21 $260	22 $272	23 $276	24	25 $297	26 $265
27 $202	28 $213	29 $245	30 $234

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $213	2 $237	3 $213
4 $203	5 $213	6 $244	7 $231	8 $234	9	10
11	12 $213	13 $244	14 $245	15 $235	16 $213	17 $203
18 $213	19 $213	20 $245	21 $245	22 $224	23 $286	24 $484
25 $245	26 $213	27 $245	28 $213	29 $212	30 $330	31 $307

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