Name: Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Address: 1016 20th Street, Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America, Birmingham, Jefferson County, US
Price range: $124–$477 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

At Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB, travelers praise spacious suite-style rooms with kitchens, a friendly team, and a convenient location near UAB and dining, while noting recurring parking hassles, a cold small indoor pool, and maintenance lapses.

Cleanliness feedback ranges from spotless rooms to reports of stained furniture, pests, and occasional upkeep issues. Breakfast is frequently praised for variety, including some vegan options, though several guests found items understocked or quality uneven; some enjoyed weekday evening receptions. The downtown setting can be noisy, and a few guests felt less comfortable after dark. Expect roomy suites in a central spot, with some variability in facilities and housekeeping.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is small and often unheated or too cold; some noted cloudy water. Parking is limited and paid with overflow to off-site garages; a few mentioned gym equipment not working and occasional elevator or alarm issues.

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Shara

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was cloudy and was so full of chlorine we had to leave, but the room and the staff were good.

8

Disha

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didnt like that the tub did not hold water also the fact the sofa bed was broke also it still had chips in it open from previous guest. Staff was great though. The infoor pool is small an extremely cold. Other than that great area.

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Karla

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great breakfast and staff. My only complaint is that the cardio machines did not work in the gym.

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Terrell

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Paid for parking and there was no spots to park in because the gate was broken and other people who weren’t staying at the hotel parked there. The manager then shrugged their shoulders and gave me a map to park 2 miles somewhere so I could walk back in the night hour of Birmingham. No assistance was even attempted- there were about 5 other people with this same probably.

8

Jesse

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because before booking I called the property and asked if the pool was heated. They said yes but it wasn’t.

8

Kiley

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty pool

10

Paul

Dec 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

My wife ensured they had an indoor pool to be able to spend time with the grandkids. What she did not think to ask was whether the pool heater was working. As it turned out, the pool was too cold to swim in; we were told the heater had not been working for months. Very disappointing!

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Angela

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very clean and staff was very accommodating. However my primary concern was limiting available parking . This hotel occupies over 100+ rooms , however only 75 parking spaces. This’s absurd to me the only alternative is to park on the street or park on another hotel premise and pay $35- 40 at owners expense! Secondly no available forks to eat during breakfast, was just told there wasn’t any available.I visit the area regularly due to my daughter attending UAB , this will definitely be my last experience at this hotel!

10

Dewaundra

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, except the pool wasn't heated and the children were upset!

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CIERA

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Employees were so nice. Lots of choices for food around the property. Must pay for parking. Breakfast was not good. Pool was very small and had WAY to many chemicals in it.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but feedback is mixed due to reports of stained or dirty furnishings, pests, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Christy

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, amazing breakfast, the girl that was working the front desk at our check in and check out (same lady) was so nice amd awesome customer service!!!! Wish i knew her name!

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Shelli

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room had blood splattered on the wall by the bed . We told them and they did wipe it down. Room cleaning every other day and lack of parking is why it is rated just OK.

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Jennifer

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Very clean. Nice decor. Awesome breakfast!

6

Whitney

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property was easy to get too. The room was very spacious and just what we needed after a night out on the town. However we had a few white spots on the carpet that I HOPE and PRAY was dried toothpaste. We also saw several small roaches crawling around the kitchen area. I told front desk and all she said was she would talk to engineering. I have no idea what that means. But other than that this was a great close spot to lay your head.

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Bonnie

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The absolute worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Stains all over the couch, elevators that couldn’t be used, limited parking, it was awful. We were supposed to stay 2 nights but we left after one. My son woke up the day after we checked in with bites up and down both arms. I’m a RN so I immediately recognized them as bed bug bites. He is still in pain and itching horribly. This was brought to the hotel staff’s attention immediately. They apologized but did nothing to remedy the situation.

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Whitney

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a good size. However, the overall room experience was very low quality. Not clean or everything in poor condition with stains on furniture, lamps with tears, sheets with holes, filthy handprints on surfaces and just not a clean feeling. Bed linens were thin and cheap. Bathroom door wouldn’t lock or shut. Shower curtain wouldn’t close all the way, so water inevitably got everywhere on the floor. Silverware in the drawers was grimy and needed to be washed. Pull out bed was extremely uncomfortable and low quality and it clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Just a overall yucky feeling to the room. The parking garage gate wouldn’t close. Luckily they didn’t charge us for that. Breakfast was okay, but missing water and restocks on items.

10

lindsay

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was extremely friendly during the entire stay. Room was spacious and clean.

10

Ellen

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean hotel. Wonderful service

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Adrianne

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The couch was so soiled, nobody wanted to sit on it. Our bedding had burn holes in them! Overall just disgusting/run down and dirty. We tried to leave but the front desk employee said that they wouldn’t remove the payment from my card!! Slowest and rudest service ever. It seemed like almost everyone was having some sort of issue at this hotel; standard not met, missing basic necessities from their rooms, issues with check in and parking, etc.

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Sigeric

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second stay. Will be back again. Rooms are very clean.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and apartment-like with full-size fridges and kitchenettes, suiting families and longer stays. Some furnishings feel worn, sofa beds uncomfortable, and a few reported humidity or noisy AC/fridges.

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Sidney

Apr 16, 2025

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While the staff was excellent, the hotel could use a lot of maintenance attention. Using my 5G LTE was 5 times faster than the hotel's WiFi, the tub stopper would not work, I had to use a bathcloth wrapped around it, the shade on the floor lamp next to the couch would fall off since it was missing its anchor nut. The AC unit in the bedroom was very noisy when the compressor came on. And the worst was how uncomfortable the bed was. I know these things are small things, except the bed and the AC noise, but it did make our stay unpleasent.

10

Stephen

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the nicest rooms I’ve ever stayed in for that price. Spacious and clean.

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Susan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed the space of the room, a studio with 2 Queen beds and a Queen pull-out couch. The kitchenette was a perfect size, and we loved the full-size refrigerator. Our only complaint was that the room was stuffy and humid our entire trip (3 nights), even though the thermostat was set on the lowest setting at 60 degrees. We were also charged a $30 incidental fee that no one could explain. There was no refund. Check your bill when you check out.

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Erroll

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed my stay. Had a suite because I anticipated more people coming. I was impressed with the size of entire suite that included a full size refrigerator, 2 glass top burners, a dishwasher and utensils. I would definitely stay here again.

6

Vidyaprakash

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in good location with ample parking and decent breakfast selection. Sofa bed was broken but was given portable bed tp stay on.

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Dana

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and clean. Well stocked with essentials to prepare meals. Dishwasher and a stove top with full size frig in room and also had ceiling fan. Breakfast was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location perfect to UAB and Kirkland Clinic and restuarants. Coffee was not great but there is a cozy coffee parlor Bandido less than a minute walk from the suites. The Horchata is amazing there. Highly recommend staying here if you ever find yourself in Birmingham for an extended stay.

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Thomas

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was fantastic and made us feel welcome and at home. The furniture in the room was old and tired. You could hardly sit on the couch or chair in the living room. The breakfast was decent and the common areas were updated and comfortable.

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Mary

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice big room, three adult stayed in a queen suite, had a living area and a small kitchenette. Free breakfast in the morning was nice, coffee was good. We have nothing but positive things to say.

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Richard

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and well-appointed room. The full kitchen was very convenient.

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Debbie

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautiful, clean and very large. Great value for money.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with several shout-outs to individuals. However, a number of reviews cite check-in issues, overbooking/cancellations, slow responses, or noise complaints not resolved.

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Dawn

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

All staff were friendly and inviting. Extremely accommodating with having to extend our stay. Will definitely chose to stay at this property again. Thank you!

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jaclyn

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had to call down for towels and toilet paper on the second day since no one cleaned our room all weekend and we only had a small amount to start with. Also the second night was awful I had to call the front desk 2x about the room above us. It sounded like they were having a party. It was so loud! I was awake listening to them most of the night. Called twice and brought it up on check out and no one cared. She didn’t even say sorry. Breakfast was good but by 9am a lot of stuff was out or almost gone. By the time it was filled again I had eaten scraps of what was left. Overall it was very expensive for what we got. I feel like almost 1k for 2 nights is a lot to not have your room cleaned, have to call for toilet paper, towels, and listen to loud drunk people all night?! It’s not like I was staying at a Super 8. lol

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Amy

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we showed up for our confirmed reservation we were told it was a first come first serve basis and that they no longer had our room. We could spend more money than what we had already been charged but they couldn’t do anything else for us. So we had to look Elsewhere for a room late at night

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Sharon

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We usually stay at Homewood suites in other areas . Birmingham is the best yet. Very affordable especially for weekend. It looked like some remodel if not it was best I have evet seen with homewood suites . I would not have any trouble using the really nice sofa rollout bed The staff were fun and they had the fire pit Going . Well decorated for Christmas Give them a try quite impressive

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James

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we got to the Homewood Suites in Birmingham, we discovered that the Handicapped Suite which I require was not available. However, the manager, Tracy, told us that she would take care of us. AND DID SHE EVER! We were given the President's Suite with no difference in charge from what our original room would have cost. What luxury we were treated to. I also want to give a shout out to Shimika of the kitchen staff who made sure that I was taken care of at the breakfasts. I am wheelchair bound and she went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed. The service my wife and I got during our stay was absolutely wonderful.

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LaTwan

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From the time I checked in to the time I checked out, the staff was phenomenal. They were very friendly, helpful, and professional. My room was clean, pleasant and quiet. I will definitely keep this location as a place to return. Blessings to them all ~LaTwan

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Elizabeth

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I once loved this hotel but this last trip was AWFUL! They cancelled our reservation without notice or anything and told us they don’t call if it’s booked thru a 3rd party. Horrible. Customer service HORRIBLE!

10

Matthew

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are the friendliest I've ever encountered. 5 stars is not enough!

10

Bruce

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. From the front desk to the bartender. Great spot for any occasion.

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Dorothy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff so friendly and helpful, room wonderful, breakfast really stellar. Safe neighborhood area. Only issue was no small reading light for beds—just large lamp. But overall would highly recommend it.

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Location

Very convenient for UAB and close to many restaurants. Several guests mentioned street noise and that the surrounding area can feel less comfortable late at night.

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Corey

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a nice hotel with friendly staff. The area around the hotel wasn't safe to walk with family.

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rhonda

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loves that location is walkable to UAB hospital and very convenient to eateries

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Elizabeth

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were so super comfortable, nice seating area and desk. Stayed 1 night but loved the mini kitchen area. Fridge was full size. The restaurants around the area amazing. Get the Insomia Cookies! Rockys Pizza had incredible Ceasar salad and pizza as well. All within a few minutes of walking.

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Ken

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with plenty of restaurants and night life spots.

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Christina

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property in downtown and convenient to UAB

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Joseph

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, great location. Only one block from five points. Decent parking. Nice spacious room. Wonderful breakfast.

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Keith

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Staff was kind and attentive.

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Krista

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself was fine. The room was large and comfortable. The hotel is located in a not so great area of downtown Birmingham called Five Points. I thought I had booked the Hilton on the edge of UAB’s campus as we were visiting my daughter who is a student at UAB. Five Points is not an area to be in after dark. Another thing is there is no on site parking. They direct you to a parking garage also located in Five Points or you can use street parking. We ended up parking our car at my daughter’s apartment and she just picked us up and dropped us off. Bottom line, the hotel is fine, the area is not and we will not stay here again.

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Colby

Mar 24, 2024

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Property was very nice and clean. Staff was very polite and helpful. A lot of bars around so was very loud late into the night (stayed on a Saturday. If they ask you to park at the garage across the street, I would insist on parking on property. If that’s not possible, park your car during the day and Uber wherever you need to go. We went to a concert and when we came back around midnight the garage was full. Saw some, questionable activities while trying to park in this garage. Ended up having to find parking elsewhere.

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Daniele Ghislaine

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing. Convenient location.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety and taste, with some vegan options and occasional evening receptions. Several reviews noted items running out, limited restocking, or inconsistent quality.

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Christy

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, amazing breakfast, the girl that was working the front desk at our check in and check out (same lady) was so nice amd awesome customer service!!!! Wish i knew her name!

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Rosemarie

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is such an amazing hotel! We stayed because our son is playing in the AHSAA semifinals and this hotel is extremely close to the Legend Arena. Upon check out they let us know that they were having complementary soup, salad, snacks, beer and wine from 5:30-7! It was perfect because they broke out a karaoke machine and my daughters sung their heart out. We will definitely be back!

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Jennifer

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Very clean. Nice decor. Awesome breakfast!

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Melissa

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel overall was nice, it was easy to check in and the room was clean. Negatives: There were never any carts available, and the breakfast area was not kept stocked and dining area was not kept clean.

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Anthony

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the staff was friendly. the rooms were clean. the breakfast not so good. the eggs were terrible, maybe powdered. no non-pork meat options.

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Angela

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very clean and staff was very accommodating. However my primary concern was limiting available parking . This hotel occupies over 100+ rooms , however only 75 parking spaces. This’s absurd to me the only alternative is to park on the street or park on another hotel premise and pay $35- 40 at owners expense! Secondly no available forks to eat during breakfast, was just told there wasn’t any available.I visit the area regularly due to my daughter attending UAB , this will definitely be my last experience at this hotel!

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Carol A

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are spotless and large. The breakfast buffet has lots of options with one or two staff members constantly replenishing the containers and responding to your requests. One morning while we were there they even made individual smoothies to order. It's a block from Five Points so there are numerous restaurants within easy walking distance. Perfect place to stay if you're in town to see the Civil Rights era museums -- all are about a mile or two away and there's free or cheap metered parking near them.

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stacy

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast has a lot of vegan options. There was oatmilk chia seed pudding in glass jars with lots of toppings.

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Dorothy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff so friendly and helpful, room wonderful, breakfast really stellar. Safe neighborhood area. Only issue was no small reading light for beds—just large lamp. But overall would highly recommend it.

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JON

Oct 18, 2024

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Convenient location. No coffee at all in the 1 small pitcher and after notifying them and waiting 10 mins still no coffee. No bacon, empty container... only shredded chicken for meat. Only fruit was green apples. 1/2 pitcher of milk in a small container and only "real" plates which I was told I could not bring to the room for my wife who was not feeling well.

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Month	Average price
January	$138
February	$151
March	$156
April	$174
May	$153
June	$143
July	$181
August	$172
September	$157
October	$205
November	$144
December	$132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $184	18 $208	19 $208
20 $205	21 $157	22 $173	23 $174	24 $175	25	26 $372
27 $197	28 $136	29 $219	30 $143

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $151	2	3
4 $124	5 $139	6 $156	7 $165	8 $195	9	10
11 $477	12 $188	13 $158	14 $133	15 $151	16 $193	17 $201
18 $132	19 $147	20 $161	21 $166	22 $164	23	24 $252
25 $225	26 $162	27 $199	28 $198	29 $297	30	31

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Bathtub

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

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