Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham South - Pelham by IHG
Address: 260 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Alabama, United States of America, Pelham, Alabama, US
Price range: US$105–US$285 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham South - Pelham by IHG is praised for friendly staff and convenient access to the interstate and amphitheater, with many guests noting clean rooms, comfortable beds, and a generally quiet stay.

Guests often praise the complimentary breakfast and walkable access to restaurants and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, while noting occasional room wear, odors or maintenance issues, noise from neighboring guests or concert nights, and inconsistent breakfast replenishment. Overall, expect a convenient, reliable stop suitable for road trips and concert visits.

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Facilities

Guests mention an indoor pool and generally easy parking, plus an outdoor patio area. Reports note pool area mold or cold water, late opening hours and slippery floors, and elevator limitations or occasional outages.

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10

Eugenia

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lady at the front desk that does the morning shift is AWSOME!!! I think her is Sharon.She was very nice and helpful. Everyone that worked there was nice and helpful. It was nice and quiet and clean. The pool was nice and clean. The water could have been a little warmer but I still enjoyed it. They had a good variety for breakfast and it was pretty good. Will stay again!!

8

Christine

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfortable room, close to restaurants and shopping. The only complaint, the elevator was out. I require knee surgery, just made taking luggage up and down a struggle

10

Betty

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular stay. loved it. Pool was awesome, just a little cold going between the buildings but it was worth it

10

Jared

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with a comfy bed and the pull out couch. Enjoyed the breakfast options and mixture of hot and cold foods. Kids really enjoyed the indoor pool and really wore them out. Only small suggestion would be to have some type of better grip on the ground around the pool. Got extremely slick when wet and my kids fell several times. Luckily they were pretty much walking, but surprised how slippery it got.

4

Eric

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool area was disgusting. There was mold on the ceiling and the pool was frigid. The drywall had some crack repair done but it looked like it was the first time the workers had ever done drywall. Even my kids noticed and thought it looked bad.

10

Ben

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall nice place to stay. Room was spacious and in good condition. Beds were harder than I typically like. Staff were very curious and inviting. Hotel only has 1 elevator which resulted in having to wait a couple minutes from time to time. Also breakfast was lacking but several places nearby to pick up breakfast at. Plenty of parking. I would stay here again.

10

Teresa

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our free time in the evening by the outdoor patio area with the fire. Ordered Pizza and enjoyed our evening w/ friends by the fire until we called it a night.

10

Jenna

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our first time at this location and we had a phenomenal time. Every staff member we made contact with was so polite and respectful. Breakfast had a different variety each day of our stay. Breakfast was always fresh and the area was so clean. Pool was clean, warm and fun. We will definitely be staying here again when we are in the area.

8

Cheryl

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything great EXCEPT the pool didn’t open until 8:00 am😭. Which means I picked a hotel with a pool I couldn’t use. So, next time I will call whatever hotel and make sure it opens early am.

10

Holly

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and good breakfast and pool

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms and common areas as clean or spotless. Several others report bathroom mold or odors, occasional pests, and missed cleaning details.

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Christine

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the stay was fine. Hotel is on the older side with cosmetic updates Not the cleanest but good enough for a quick stop over. Sheets were clean on the main beds. Pull out needed to request clean blanket, and mattress had crumbs, finger nail clipping. Couple fire ants in the bathroom, noticed when one bit my wrist. Otherwise, Staff was very nice. Breakfast was standard but good and as expected. Beds were comfortable.

10

Douglas

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel with a good breakfast.

10

Jody

18 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, rooms were clean and updated.

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Richard

13 Aug 2023

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Roach in the bed!!! NASTY!!! Staff said they would give us a refund, but can’t due to Travelocity

6

Karen

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly, the breakfast food was standard for this type of hotel, the place was basically clean. The big issue was the black mold in the bathroom. It needs some bleach and a good scrubbing!

10

rebecca

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Nice welcoming staff.

10

Katrina

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean. Safe.

10

Sarah

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely spotless clean and excellent customer service. Will definitely stay again.

10

Paula

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

i absolutely loved the courteous staff!!!! only thing we didn’t like is first and second floor smelled like sewage and on the second floor had a burnt rubber smell beside the elevator

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Chimere

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the hotel were amazing. We wish our room was just as lovely as the staff but it was not. Our room smelled like mold and there was mold on the walls and ceiling in the bathroom. The manager did call to apologize for inconvenience but advised she could not refund or accommodate a refund because we booked through a third party. My family and I will no longer be booking with this particular hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds and generally quiet nights. Some guests note thin walls or event noise, worn or very firm mattresses, dated elements or minor issues, and occasional Wi Fi or TV limitations.

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Sean

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was conveniently located close to the interstate. Room was clean. King bed was not comfortable, appeared to be very worn out.

8

Todd

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was a little creaky, and I could feel the vibrations when the noisy neighbors above were running back and forth. The floor also creaked in front of the bathroom, which is inconvenient when you're trying not to wake the others up. I did like the cleanliness and suite room layout.

10

Russell

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was nice - only negative was the shower did not have hot water

8

John

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room but mattress was worn out, sags in the middle. Noisy with lots of kids. Nice breakfast

8

Kierra

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for a concert. The place is wonder just right off the interstate. I love that there's breakfast bar and staff is friendly. However the walls are super thin. We heard the people above had night.

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Amelia

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed one night with my two sons. We didn’t check out any amenities. The room was fine. The only thing we didn’t like is that there was no way to log in to any streaming services. This probably isn’t listed on the site, I just assumed they would have smart TV’s.

10

Ben

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall nice place to stay. Room was spacious and in good condition. Beds were harder than I typically like. Staff were very curious and inviting. Hotel only has 1 elevator which resulted in having to wait a couple minutes from time to time. Also breakfast was lacking but several places nearby to pick up breakfast at. Plenty of parking. I would stay here again.

10

Mary

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The suite was very nice and a lot nicer than the resort we were in in Orlando. The beds are perfect and it sooo clean!

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CariJane

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were very comfortable. We all slept extremely well. No noise. Spacious room. Enough linens. Accommating for earlier check-in. Overall, an excellent experience.

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Suzie

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed there because they had great reviews...They lived up to the reviews! The staff were very friendly, easy check in, the king suite was very spacious and lots of room, the king bed and sheets were very comfy, the pull-out bed was not comfortable for my 12 year old son, the water pressure and temperature in the shower was perfect! The air in the room was very comfortable and I like it around 68 when I'm sleeping...it was perfect! The room was quiet, parking was very easy, my husband didn't care for the hot breakfast so much and I didn't eat it. It was in a very safe area and right off the interstate. Overall it was fantastic and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, including early check ins and special requests. A few reviews mention mix ups, room readiness problems or housekeeping disturbances.

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10

Shanta

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The great customer service and perfect smiles

10

Brian

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was fabulous! Sharón (with the pink hair?) was great!! Sorry… i’m sure I didn’t spell her name right,

10

sherry

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful. And the breakfast was Great.

10

ED

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in town for a wedding. We needed to change for the wedding after driving to town and arrived well before the normal check in time. The staff helped get us in our rooms in time for us to dress for the event. I really appreciate the extra effort they put forth in helping us with this situation. We had an additional hour drive to the wedding from the hotel. My wife and I were traveling with her 85 year old parents and they were very concerned about the time issue. The staff here were all very helpful, friendly and we will stay here again for sure. We've been a guest here before and have always had a great experience. Also when we arrived there were several groups of people traveling with youth basketball teams. The hotel was quiet and we never knew the kids were there. Just a really nice experience. Thank you,

10

LACEY

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Beds are comfy. Son left shoes in room after we checked out and hours later when I noticed we notified front desk and she personally went and looked and found them for us. Good hotel and staff.

10

Bayne

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Comfortable clean room and friendly staff at check in.

8

Cynthia

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checked and front desk person was busy but very friendly and personable. Went to room and found hsk still cleaning and a broken window shade. Went back down and Pam delivered top notch customer service. Immediately went up to the floor to investigate. She was super busy and could have been less accommodating but she was fantastic. Kind and helpful- and got us almost immediately into another room.

10

Aimee

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and welcoming staff

10

Sharon

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff professional and helpful by everyone!! I’m always happy at Holiday Inn Express. From NY to Arizona and here in Alabama you do a great job. Thank you!

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Sarah

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was ok. Breakfast was very limited. Housekeeping ignored the “Do not disturb” sign on the door which was incredibly frustrating since I am a travel nurse that works night shift and I have to sleep during the day.

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Location

Convenient just off I 65 with restaurants nearby and easy walks to Pelham Civic Center and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. Some note concert night noise or a tricky parking lot entrance.

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Bridget

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice place to stay for quick and convenient needs.

10

James

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is the place to stay if you are going to a concert at Oak mountain.

10

Terry

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a quick overnite stop, Texas Roadhouse nearby.

10

Martha

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and very friendly. Walking distance to the amphitheater.

10

Mary

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Traveling, nice place to spend the night. Restaurant within walking distance.

10

Kenny

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. Would stay here again.

10

James

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a perfect choice for our stay. We will be back. This is literally a 5 minute walk to the gate at Oak Mountain Amphitheater.

10

Richard

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This location is very clean, new & with friendly staff. Our only problem was locating the entrance to the parking lot from Cahabra Valley Rd. We missed it the first time and had to be very careful in turning around and finding the entrance the 2nd time due to the traffic. Be careful!!! Otherwise, it’s wonderful for a night’s stay. 👍

10

Shelly

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, friendly service, clean rooms and convenient location

10

Kim

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stop for the night. A few restaurants within walking distance. Good breakfast and great staff.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as hot and varied with a good selection. Some reviews cite items running out or closing promptly at 9:30, occasional equipment issues, and average or inconsistent quality.

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Joanne

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very restful sleep on this stop of our road trip. The ladies at the desk were so sweet. The breakfast had a nice variety of hot and cold selections.

8

AHMED

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, clean room and wonderful staff. Breakfast was just ok, nothing like what the hotel website marketed. Pancake machine was not working and the hotel ran out of orange juice. The photos showed omelets but all it was was powdered eggs heated in water.

10

Douglas

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel with a good breakfast.

10

Glenda

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathroom fan really noisy. Breakfast was disappointing.

8

Brenda

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good, breakfast was good but they shut it down fast at 9:30. Staff was nice.

8

Elizabeth

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean! Friendly staff and a great breakfast!

10

Thomas

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was fantastic however the express breakfast has more potential. Better equipment for coffee needed. Also juice machine with other choices would make it better. I give the hotel a 10 and express breakfast bar a 6 since there were broken items and could be cleaner like the rest of the hotel.

6

Marcelo

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Average room. Breakfast was ok the first day and on the second one almost everything was missing. We wait about 30 min to fill the trays with fruit, sausage, egg and even coffee. Too expensive for what it is!

10

Joy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice beds and linens. Great breakfast.

10

Kenneth

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good, staff was very friendly, professional, willing to help with any issues.

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Month	Average price
January	US$118
February	US$121
March	US$131
April	US$135
May	US$142
June	US$132
July	US$127
August	US$138
September	US$134
October	US$146
November	US$122
December	US$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $117	17 $113	18	19 $151
20 $106	21 $110	22 $126	23 $162	24 $145	25 $252	26 $222
27 $105	28 $117	29 $117	30 $122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $122	2 $199	3 $162
4 $109	5 $117	6 $125	7 $122	8 $140	9 $285	10 $282
11 $145	12 $132	13 $169	14 $126	15 $130	16 $190	17 $187
18 $107	19 $114	20 $120	21 $122	22 $117	23 $215	24 $243
25 $160	26 $122	27 $127	28 $143	29 $152	30 $198	31 $164

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Wet Bar)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

Standard Room

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Very good

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