Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Exterior
Lobby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
821 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35205
  • Kirklin Clinic
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • UAB Health System
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Birmingham hotel, you'll find University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. Kirklin Clinic and UAB Health System are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • UAB Health System - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Children's of Alabama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • UAB Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 18 min walk
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surin West - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Newk's Eatery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3-star hotel near University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 648 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB. Parking is available for a fee. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3-star Birmingham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 648 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB offers 129 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Birmingham hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sofa bed

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Double sofa bed
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 23 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARCIA, WETUMPKA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location; easy to find; easy to park. Room was perfect for our purposes. Several restaurants were within walking distance. Breakfast was typical buffet style. One minor concern, shower temp never got past lukewarm. Overall, this was an excellent find .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’d stay again and was very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here several times. Wireless connection was inconsistent and frustrating but a good stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tangela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was good. The parking was small and cost $23 a day to park
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crispus

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DeAndre Montez, Falls Church

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good hotel for the cost. The rooms could be cleaners better. The breakfast is a good option!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
Not so good AC in room not working In general- appearance of walls not good Shower had hair in it ! Disappointing for a Marriott Front desk and maintenance staff very helpful as well as breakfast staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marquise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More parking, but wear
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terrance

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 1 night stay in this great hotel was excellent in the clean modern room assigned.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Brackin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to pay extra to park on motel property. Limited dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Property is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been staying in this hotel every time I come to UAB. It has clean rooms, friendly staff, and a very convenient location to get around UAB area. Definitely will recommend it to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024