coin-operated laundry facilities are available. warm, casual studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, plus sitting areas with pull-out sofas. situated on a downtown street within 2 blocks of eateries, this modern all-suite hotel is a 7-minute walk from railroad park, a mile from i-65 and 3 miles from the birmingham zoo. parking is extra. other amenities include a convenience store, plus a gym, an outdoor saltwater pool, and a terrace with shaded seating. a complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served in a bright dining room. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 1-bedroom suites provide separate living rooms Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 13 min
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (22 min) Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (6 min) Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours. Ruffner Mountain (15 min) 1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion. Red Mountain Park (16 min) 1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park. Vulcan Park and Museum (10 min) Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (6 min) Museum with memorabilia from Alabama's famed athletes, including Joe Louis, Hank Aaron & Carl Lewis. Birmingham Botanical Gardens (11 min) Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space. Railroad Park Foundation (3 min) Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (12 min) Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. Birmingham Museum of Art (5 min) Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden & cafe. Red Mountain (8 min) Mountain ridge featuring elevated views of the Birmingham skyline, plus a spacious urban park. McWane Science Center (11 min) IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (12 min) Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. 16th Street Baptist Church (12 min) Birmingham's first black church & former civil rights headquarters, offering tours by arrangement. Birmingham Zoo (11 min) The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals plus exhibits & kids' activities. |