Name: Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG
Address: 1004 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster, Alabama, United States of America, Alabaster, Alabama, US
Price range: $77–$178 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

Based on recent reviews, Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG offers apartment style suites with kitchenettes in a convenient, quiet area, friendly front desk service, and pet friendly stays, but cleanliness, maintenance, and some facilities show inconsistent quality.

Many praise the welcoming front desk, quick check-ins, and comfortable beds. Several reviews report dated rooms and spotty upkeep, citing dirty bathrooms, odors, pests, broken TVs, and problems with lighting, AC, or curtains. Amenities feel basic: no breakfast, occasional ice and gym failures, and some out-of-service items, though in-room kitchens and free laundry are appreciated. Expect a practical self-catering stay with quality that can vary.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with several issues noted: broken gym equipment, no property ice machine, sporadic in-room icemakers, out-of-service grills, and occasional elevator or parking problems. Guests appreciated the free laundry and a pet area.

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10

Jessica

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely equipped rooms with full kitchenettes, desk spaces, recliner chair, closet and a nice bathroom. The available snacks and gym are nice extras. There are shopping and dining options close by and the access to the interstate is excellent. It is mostly quiet,

10

Sandra

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and offered their services if needed which I did later. Only issue we had was ice maker was sporadic making ice. Will definitely stay here each time we visit family.

8

Amber

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Pros: Friendly staff, near to many shops and restaurants, free washer and dryer, gym, free coffee, decent stove and fridge Cons: grills are out of service, rooms and linens could use a bit of updating

10

Christopher

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I travel for work almost 345 days per year and have stayed in many hotels across this country. This time I was in Alabaster Alabama for my granddaughters play. I booked a one 1 bedroom suite. It was spotless. It was quiet. It had a full kitchen with everything I needed to be able to cook a meal. The bed was comfy. The staff was excellent on every shift! The pantry was great for late night snacks or drinks. It is in an extremely safe area and accessible to many restaurants and shops. Everything was perfect! I cannot say enough about our week long stay. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. There are several to choose from in the area but this one was perfect in every way! Thanks Candlewood!

8

Tracy

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not enough parking

6

Randall

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Discontinued breakfast service with no prior warning. No ice machine. Ice maker in fridge so had to wait for it to provide any ice. No list of channels for tv Staff helpful and beds very comfortable

10

Tiffani

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this place! I visit my son who lives in Montevallo. I have two pups who travel with, and this is the best place to stay!

6

Cassandra

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property area and staff were great! Bed sheets had tiny bugs, elevator went out a sour smell on the 2nd floor of hallway.

10

Brent

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stop for us in the way to Florida. Had a dog area for our dogs too!

4

Howard

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Workout room very bad. Every machine was broken and no response after requesting that be fixed

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed. While some found rooms clean, multiple reviews report dirty bathrooms, lingering odors, pests, and poorly cleaned common areas.

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Pamela

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy check in. Very friendly employees. Room was very clean.

6

Yeah

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It amazes me that they can’t clean the hallways or the elevators. That is something that would go a long way to overall appearance. The rooms are clean and the bed was comfy.

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Megan

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The only plus were the beds were comfortable. Our room was dirty, there was a cockroach, the dishes were dirty, there was no coffee pot for the coffee maker.

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DAN

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We unfortunately stayed in room 209. It was beyond disgusting. As we always do, we turn the sheets down to confirm they have been changed. The pubic and head hairs was clue one. Then the brown stains. Keep in mind, we paid over $250 to sleep here! The lady at the desk who was very friendly, but "was the only employee in the building," had to leave her post to change the bed. Moving onto the bathroom: the toilet is actively leaking, floor obviously has not been mopped, as there was a Bud light top, two dried up contacts and (used?) toilet paper behind the door. The toilet had diarrhea splash on it and 1/2 roll of paper. The shower had not been cleaned (hair and other "items"). The floor of the shower is all chipped up, which made it hard to stand. We used all of the towels to be able to use the bathroom. The TV did not operate properly but we didn't have a guide anyway. No breakfast served at that price! We will never stay at Candlewood Hotels again. Don't let the pretty building fool you. We are sorry to leave such a review, but changes need to be made here.

4

Carrie

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room wasn’t terrible. Just older. but the whole hotel smelled of cigarettes.

6

Lynda

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell the bathroom had not been swept. There was dirty towels wadded up on the floor in the closet. Soap dispenser was broken in the bathroom. and in the midst of changing clothes, a strange woman unlocks the door and comes into the room because they had assigned the room to her as well by mistake.

2

Lori A

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are dirty moldy and need of update

4

Randy

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower and bath dirty/no water pressure in shower/ no soap in bath. Mold growing all over the bathroom grout and caulking Food left in refrigerator. Check in host was pleasant.

10

John

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet hotel

6

Justin

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need better cleaning staff and standards for the room being over $200 for 1 night with cleanliness of motel 7

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and apartment-like with kitchenettes and comfortable beds, but many note dated decor and maintenance issues such as weak AC, broken curtains, odors, and small or nonworking TVs. Noise can carry in some rooms.

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clyde

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a little dated. Needs new carpet, easier TV control , updated plumbing.

6

Shenetta

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were nice but hot. Even after turning on the AC it wasn't consistently cooled; it felt like a sauna at certain points throughout the night. I didnt stay long (like 6 hours) so it wasn't worth complaining and switching rooms.

10

ANGELA

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like spacious room but TV was too small and too far away. No usb outlets anywhere must bring a converter. Otherwise it was clean and we had ice in the room which is a plus.

10

Brenda

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet property with great room.

6

Karen

May 6, 2024

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The room needed updating. The curtains were falling off their hooks in the center so they wouldn’t shut all the way. The room had a bad odor. We couldn’t get a crib/roll away bed. Just lower than my expectations.

8

Phyllis

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked things like it had a recliner in the room and a good nightlight in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable and shower was great.

6

Nicholas

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dated. Room was below par.

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Kevin

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Like a little apartment

10

Leigh

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property. We love our suite with ample desk space, eating space and a full kitchen.

6

Pamela

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at better, prob would not stay there again. No breakfast room was ok but older, you can hear a lot both above you and around you.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including early check-ins and occasional upgrades. However, some guests reported check-in delays, room assignment errors, and poor responses to issues.

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Sandra

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and offered their services if needed which I did later. Only issue we had was ice maker was sporadic making ice. Will definitely stay here each time we visit family.

10

Jessica

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Isabella at the front desk was wonderful. We arrived early and she accommodated us not only with a room, but an upgrade! This kind of service is why we came back. We had a great experience here two times before and will definitely stay again!

2

Loretta

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nobody at counter to check you in. It’s 6pm busy time.

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Heather

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the hotel we were given a key to a room. When we entered the room the beds weren’t made, the bedding was piled on a table. I got downstairs and notify the front desk who after 40 mins finds another room for us which was only one bed and one sofa bed when I booked 2 queens. We pull the sofa bed out there is candy wrappers and candy all on it with again no sheets anywhere in the room. Go back downstairs to ask for sheets which in turn took another 15 mins. Get the sheets and the lady left again to get pillows & comes back and said she had to “make” some. By make, she stuffed sheets in a pillow case! There is no blow dryer in the room, coffee pot with zero coffee, tv didn’t work in the bedroom or the living room. Air conditioner only worked in the bedroom so left it hot where the teens were sleeping on the sofa.

10

Sandra

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk very friendly and quick easy check in

2

Nathan

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked two rooms via Expedia for my family to take a break from driving. Arrived (with 6 others) and was told twice no rooms were available despite my reservation. Had to drive 4 hours to find another hotel. Hotel claims I was a no-show; Expedia refuses to refund, blaming the hotel. I have GPS, phone records, and witnesses proving I was there. Poor service, unprofessional—avoid Expedia if you want a reliable booking. Just use AI now to find the best deals, Expedia's existence is pointless as they add no value or security to your bookings. [Fades to darkness.... HA!]

10

Johnny

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was exceptional, courteous, and prompt. Great hotel will stay again.

10

Kristen

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff were always super nice and helpful!

10

Brenda

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Very clean and Norman was amazing. He was so very kind, polite, and full of information. He is definitely a keeper!

10

Sandra

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Everything was already printed and waiting to be completed.

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Location

Location is convenient to I-65, shopping, restaurants, and a nearby hospital, and many found it quiet. A few guests found access from the interstate tricky.

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10

Suzzette

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

sari

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for overnight stay. Close proximity to everything you may need while out of town.

8

Tiffany

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed three nights during the Thanksgiving holiday at the Candlewood Suites. The price for the value was good. I like hotels that have doors inside. I was able to request a top-floor room. The rooms were very quiet and though the hotel was full, I rarely heard noise from any of my neighbors. The hotel is very convenient to shopping and restaurants, and having a kitchenette was great. The room smelled like lit matches, so that was strange. The comforter was threadbare at the end. There were dirt streaks on the walls and the room was slightly shabby but it was overall nice enough. The front desk staff were very kind and accommodating, and the woman who checked me in was careful not to show my room number on my keycard envelope to others as I was a solo female traveler.

10

Angela

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to highway.

8

Maggie

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to hospital

10

Sandra

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to families we were visiting. Several places to shop for forgotten items and several places close to eat at. Staff very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. The bed was very comfortable.

8

John

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 4 days. I felt like I was in my own personal apartment. Very comfortable staying there. 25 different dining options within a 2 minute drive without going on the main drag. I would come back anytime.

10

Andrea

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location friendly staff

8

Sandra

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, easy access to I65 and close to family we were visiting. We have been staying there last few visits and will continue to stay there when we come down for family visits.

8

John

Dec 10, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Property was difficult to get to from interstate

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Dining

There is no breakfast service, which surprised several guests. In-room kitchens and an on-site pantry for snacks support self-catering, though coffee availability varied.

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Jessica

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely equipped rooms with full kitchenettes, desk spaces, recliner chair, closet and a nice bathroom. The available snacks and gym are nice extras. There are shopping and dining options close by and the access to the interstate is excellent. It is mostly quiet,

6

Denishia M

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean enough; however, no breakfast and no complimentary coffee nir coffee in the room.

8

Amber

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Pros: Friendly staff, near to many shops and restaurants, free washer and dryer, gym, free coffee, decent stove and fridge Cons: grills are out of service, rooms and linens could use a bit of updating

8

Cynthia

Dec 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Need to serve breakfast.

10

Christopher

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I travel for work almost 345 days per year and have stayed in many hotels across this country. This time I was in Alabaster Alabama for my granddaughters play. I booked a one 1 bedroom suite. It was spotless. It was quiet. It had a full kitchen with everything I needed to be able to cook a meal. The bed was comfy. The staff was excellent on every shift! The pantry was great for late night snacks or drinks. It is in an extremely safe area and accessible to many restaurants and shops. Everything was perfect! I cannot say enough about our week long stay. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. There are several to choose from in the area but this one was perfect in every way! Thanks Candlewood!

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Randall

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Discontinued breakfast service with no prior warning. No ice machine. Ice maker in fridge so had to wait for it to provide any ice. No list of channels for tv Staff helpful and beds very comfortable

10

Robert

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room with cooking options

6

Ashley

Jan 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No continental breakfast. Falsely advertised.

8

Robert

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There is no breakfast,

10

William

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is clean, comfy bed. Since kitchen is provided-coffee mugs would be nice and a couple dinner plates. There are 2 of us, we have 1 plate and 1 very small plate. We are making do however if your going to offer home amenities then give some.

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Month	Average price
January	$90
February	$107
March	$109
April	$115
May	$133
June	$112
July	$98
August	$92
September	$102
October	$126
November	$107
December	$79

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $116	16 $89	17 $101	18 $122	19 $122
20 $88	21 $88	22 $88	23 $92	24 $92	25 $138	26 $146
27 $84	28 $85	29 $88	30 $102

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $156	2 $122	3 $122
4 $89	5 $88	6 $77	7 $92	8 $103	9 $163	10 $163
11 $95	12 $93	13 $102	14 $97	15 $88	16 $144	17 $144
18 $114	19 $114	20 $123	21 $123	22 $114	23 $168	24 $170
25 $124	26 $118	27 $118	28 $124	29 $126	30 $178	31 $170

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Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

Studio Suite

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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