| this brightly decorated hotel is a 5. suites add living areas with sofabeds. kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. 1-mile drive from the university of alabama and an 8-mile drive from downtown birmingham. amenities also include meeting facilities, a market and a laundry room. upgraded rooms have minifridges and microwaves. coffeemakers are included in each modern room, as well as pillow-top mattresses, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels. an outdoor pool with a hot tub and a fitness center are offered, as well as complimentary continental breakfast and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 19 min
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (16 min)
Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours. 16th Street Baptist Church (13 min)
Birmingham's first black church & former civil rights headquarters, offering tours by arrangement. Red Mountain (12 min)
Mountain ridge featuring elevated views of the Birmingham skyline, plus a spacious urban park. Red Mountain Park (11 min)
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park. Railroad Park Foundation (14 min)
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe. Oak Mountain State Park (26 min)
9,940-acre area provides camping, cabins, 2 recreational lakes, a petting zoo, hiking trails & more. Birmingham Botanical Gardens (17 min)
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space. Ruffner Mountain (22 min)
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion. Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure (27 min)
Attractions at this water park with concessions include slides, a lazy river & a laser tag maze. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (13 min)
Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. Vulcan Park and Museum (15 min)
Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum. McWane Science Center (13 min)
IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue. Moss Rock Preserve (19 min)
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders. Birmingham Zoo (17 min)
The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals plus exhibits & kids' activities. Birmingham Museum of Art (13 min)
Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden & cafe. | 
