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Hotel Information: Situated three miles south of downtown, near major freeways, the hotel features a sunny, tropically-planted atrium with an antique clock. The hotel also has an indoor pool with a spa tub and sauna. Local draws include the lively Five Points South neighborhood, home to dozens of shops, bars, and restaurants.
Amenity highlights: The hotel offers a complimentary made-to-order breakfast every morning, and cocktails at a manager's reception each evening. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, just off the lobby, provides high-end dining options for lunch and dinner. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby area, and available in the suites for a surcharge. Complimentary shuttles deliver guests to the airport as well as to any location within five miles, including downtown.
Insider tip: The Roman fire god Vulcan overlooks Birmingham from Vulcan Park, where he is immortalized as one of the world's largest cast iron statues. Open daily from early morning to early evening, the park offers great views, and contains a museum that tells the story of Birmingham. Admission to the grounds is free. A $6 admission includes the museum and balcony. The park's Observation Balcony remains open later in the evening; admission is $3.
Rooms
The hotel's 242 guest suites are currently undergoing a complete renovation, two floors at a time, to be completed in October 2007. Every suite contains either a king or a pair of double beds in a separate sleeping area, while the living room areas contain sofa beds. Each suite also has a balcony with a view. The wet bar area includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Every suite is equipped with multi-line phones with voice mail, cable TV, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Room service from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is available (limited hours). |
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Television - Cable service
- Cable/satellite TV
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Hair dryer
- Internet access - surcharge
- Internet access - TV
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Multi-line phone
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator
- Separate sitting area
- Shower/tub combination
- Smoking rooms
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- Television
- Turndown service
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool, open from early morning late evening; adults only from 10-11 PM.
The hotel will be adding an on-site gym during a near-future renovation of public spaces. Meanwhile, hotel guests have complimentary use of the nearby Sports First fitness club, a fully equipped gym with a pool. This club is open daily from very early morning to late evening.
There are many golf courses in the Birmingham area. The nearest public course is the Highlands, about 3 miles from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming on site
Property Amenities
The heart of this 8-story hotel is the sunny, plant-filled atrium, with its antique clock, fish ponds, and waterfalls. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, adjacent to the lobby, serves lunch and dinner daily, while the hotel provides complimentary, made-to-order breakfast every morning, and complimentary cocktails at a manager's reception each evening. The hotel also has an indoor pool with spa tub and sauna. The hotel's site in the hills on the outskirts of the city provides fine balcony views, and also makes arrivals and departures easy. The hotel is also close to some of the city's more interesting destinations, including shopping and dining at Five Points South, where you are likely to find students from the nearby University of Alabama Birmingham. |
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Number of floors: 8
- Bar/lounge
- Business services
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 242
- Parking (free)
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Security guard
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Television in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.
- Pets accepted
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Pet deposit required
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pets: US$35 per pet, per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
A complimentary made-to-order breakfast is offered each morning.
A manager's reception is held each evening.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse: Located in the hotel lobby, the restaurant provides dining and room service for lunch and dinner daily from late morning to late evening.
Address
2300 Woodcrest Pl
Birmingham, AL 35209
USA
Nearest major airport:
Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
