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The Westin Birmingham

3.4 (138 reviews)
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Amanda B.

The Westin is a mess. Should have stayed at the Elyton or Grand Bohemian. Anyway, here's a recap of what I experienced in my 3 night stay. Cons: -$28 self parking and for 2 nights didn't work which meant I just sit there and wait for a LAZ parking employee who hassles you and gets all your info or go all the way back to the hotel (5-7 min walk and ditch your car) -self park is far away, valet $38 a night -the front desk has NEVER answered the phone. Tip: valet answers so just call them but they will say I don't know and then put you on hold to go ask the front desk who doesn't answer -breakfast at Casey's was free with status but a pain in the booty. They won't let you get coffee - you have to be waited on. Food is okay. -the room hallway carpets are filthy. Like, the dirtiest carpet you've even seen. Holy hell- we are tracking that into the rooms. -I booked this place because of the pool and hot tub. Guess what - they are broken. No one mentioned this at check in even though I said how excited I was and asked the hours, etc. there isn't even I sign up saying it! So you change and go down there and it's half full! -rooftop parties during the week until after 10pm. -all doors slam so you can't be quiet or courteous to your neighbors coming into the room -no fan in bathroom -bathroom door is huge and bathroom is tiny so really hard to maneuver in there. Fine if you're alone but not with 2 people -curtains are 10 feet in room but don't cover edges so light comes in- hard to have a dark room Pros: -bed is comfy -elevator is fast -street parking free and easy to find - towels are fluffy -mini fridge in room (but not plugged in when you arrive) Westin needs to do some work here. Would only stay here again if it was free.

Wesley Sage - Let's see if you can do something to help improve your customer's experience.
John D.

Westin Birmingham - I will never recommend your property to anyone, will never use your business again and will be filling a complaint to the local BBB about your practices. Apparently it is ok for you to "overbook" you property to ensure your profits, and in the meantime, the people that made a "reservation" 6 months in advance get the shaft because your billion dollar system and business model allows reservations to be disregarded. Westin Mgt - one of the supposed "managers" at you establishment needs to be educated on professionalism... Deidre Johnson - your check in manager (2022.02.11) is not a professional. After driving several hours and arriving at your property I was immediately told the the reservation I made 6 months in advance was no longer available. (Family of 4, 2 beds) After voicing my frustration I reluctantly accepted anything still available (1 king). Deidre asked my for my ID and I frustratedly tossed my ID on the counter after which Ms Johnson indicated she was not going to be disrespected by my tossing my ID and refused to check me in... She indicated she did nothing wrong so why was I giving her a hard time.. I then explained to her that it WAS HER JOB, AS AN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER MANAGER to be the messenger for her employer and be ready to handle customers that were going to clearly be upset due to the purposeful actions of her company. She refused to work with me further, purposefully made a scene and caused more friction with OTHER bystanders that were also being actively shafted (had their reservations changed or lost their rooms entirely, etc) Wesley Sage - Sr Ops Mgr for Westin Birmingham And... I just called the number(s) on the business card I was given - one was disconnected, the other went to some random person. And, this is the second year in a row I've had issue with this property... And, In the 24hrs I've been here I've heard countless others explaining similar situations. So apparently what happened to a small few is not an isolated incident, I've heard from dozens now and more new stories from the next morning, to include random people I've observed in the lobby... This is an "accepted business practice" by this property and it will be reported...

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Edward R.

Staying at the Westin on a work layover. It's a little outside of downtown but has a pub and a Texas de Brazil near by. It walking distance to downtown (30 minutes) There is a Wmca within walking distance to workout. The rooms are clean and comfortable and they include a small refrigerator. The front desk was very nice and had me checked in very quickly. There is a breakfast shop called Santos uptown a few minutes away. Great overall stay and would come back again Ed @soflo_bjj

Gabe M.

First time staying at a Westin. I was here just for one night as a mini staycation and overall enjoyed my time here. There were just a few odd occurances, which I'll detail below. Checking in was a bit strange - the man at the front desk informed me that I had two rooms booked under my name when I had only made one reservation. Looking into it, it seems a room upgrade request was fufilled but my previous room was not properly cancelled. That was swiftly taken care of though, and in the end I was upgraded to a corner king room, which I was very happy about. There was a slight problem when I was asked for my ID. Turns out I had left it at home and I was freaked out because I didn't know what to do. The manager was called over and she brought a security officer with her, which struck me as a bit confrontational and set an aggressive tone. I was able to show her a photo of my passport I had as a substitute, but I did feel that the security officer was a bit much. The accomodation itself was fantastic - it was very spacious and having a corner room with windows facing two different directions was something new for me. I had a great view of the sports complex being construed across the street, Texas de Brazil, and Uptown. There was a minor problem with some of the lights in the room initially flickering and not working, but I managed to get them functional with a bit of tinkering. Unfortunately, most of the hotel's services are discontinued due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, understandably so. I suspect I'll have to stay here again in the future to get the full Westin experience, but as far as hotels go, I had a very good time staying here and enjoyed having Uptown within walking distance.

This is a photo of the cockroach in our bathroom.
Ron O.

Below is a photo of the cockroach in our bathroom. The manager basically said too bad and hung up on me after I reported it.

Kenneth A.

For a Westin, this location is sub-par. They are not properly staffed for a weekend. Upon arrival (4 PM) my room was not ready. My room was finally ready at 5 PM after I said I was moving to the Hilton UB a few blocks away. I asked them to pay for my parking (maybe 1.25 hours) and the answer they gave me was - "We contract that out." And what does that have to do with the customer? I think this location has forgotten was what "take care of the customer, whatever it takes" really means. Why not say "Even though we contract the parking, we'll take care of it. We apologize for the customer experience you've had with us. In the future, we hope you'll give us another chance to earn your business"? Simple. I was not paying for the parking. I decided to stay and check-in. I asked the front desk person to ask the on-site manager to contact me (phone, stop by my room, or I could come downstairs) before she departs for the evening. After my initial review, more went wrong with my stay. As I was checking out, I let the young lady know I wanted to put my pantry charge ($6) on my personal Visa and leave the room charges/tax/parking on the AmEx. She separated the charges but charged my personal Visa for all of the charges. Really? WOW. I had to call corporate, leave a message for accounting and I spoke with Jaylan on 1/26 about the issue. He's supposed to leave a note for his boss to get with accounting so they can credit my personal Visa for the room charge/taxes/parking and charge my AmEx instead. The room was great, but everything thing else was not what I expected. The good thing, at this point - I received a call from Brian/Bryan and he's following up to make sure the room charge, taxes and valet parking charge are applied to my AmEx and credit for the same amount is sent to my personal Visa. He said to follow-up with him on Wednesday, January 29 to make sure both things were completed. The refund to my personal Visa was complete. And they charged my AmEx for the correct charges. If I decide to stay here again, and probably not, I hope the customer experience will be significantly better.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

(25 reviews)

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While me and my family was in town for the Christmas holidays we stayed at the Home2 Suites. We…read morewere greated very nicely and the staff was very helpful before we got settled in. When we got to our room we were amazed on how big the space was. We all had plenty of room so there was no overlapping of space between 3 people and there was plenty of nearby restaurants that we were able to walk to and Railroad Park to enjoy a day in the sun. The breakfast was good considering it was the holidays and the mini store was reasonably priced. My wife said that she would love to make this our regular hotel whenever we come in town. Great job!

I recently stayed at Home2 Suites by Hilton in downtown Birmingham on 18th Street, and…read moreunfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The main reason we chose this location was because of the excellent experience we previously had at the Home2 Suites location in Hoover, Alabama. That property was superb, so we expected the same level of cleanliness and service. Unfortunately, the downtown Birmingham location fell far short of those expectations. Upon entering our room, it was clear that cleanliness was an issue. The bathroom sink had brown residue in it, the shower floor was dirty, and there was hair throughout the bathroom. I actually had to clean the bathroom myself before feeling comfortable using it. The couch in the room was also covered in visible stains, making it unusable for us during our stay. To make matters worse, the ironing board completely fell apart while we were trying to iron our clothes. As a result, we had to iron our clothing on the bed, which is far from ideal and does not provide the same results as using a properly functioning ironing board. This was another indication that the room furnishings and equipment were not being adequately maintained. I will say that the beds were comfortable, and the hotel's downtown location is very convenient. Being close to restaurants, entertainment, and other attractions was definitely a plus. Another major concern was the parking situation. Guests are required to pay for self-parking, yet there was rarely any available parking. To make matters worse, catering vehicles from Taziki's, a restaurant located across from the hotel, appeared to be occupying spaces in the hotel parking area. Those spaces should be reserved for paying hotel guests. While the location is excellent, that alone does not make up for poor cleanliness, poorly maintained furnishings, and a lack of attention to the overall guest experience. This stay was a stark contrast to the outstanding experience we had at the Hoover location. Because of that, we will not be returning to this particular property. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and makes the necessary improvements so future guests can have a better experience.

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

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My family came to Birmingham for a two night stay while we were attending the AHSAA State…read moreChampionship game. We stayed in the two queen beds room with a tub on the 5th floor. The room overlooked a couple of buildings but it was a nice view to see some of the local businesses. We saw many apartments in the area from our window view. The room was nice and quiet and the hotel was as well (except for our children lol). There were double dark room shades in the room to ensure the daylight would not disturb our sleep. The tub was spacious and the room had a very nice long table to utilize. There was a mini fridge, microwave and keurig that were nice to have. The room was clean upon arrival and our check in was nice, quick and convenient thanks to the mobile app. The staff has been very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Even when they were very busy, they made sure the experience was nice. They went over and above to ensure our comfort.

This hotel has a nice decor and appears well kept. The problem is the staff and their customer…read moreservice. We were traveling all day with two children and waited for a room for over 2 hours - past when check in time was. Not only were we exhausted but the staff was rude and berated us for asking how much longer it would be. We had reserved the room two months in advance. I don't think we will be staying here again despite having stayed here every year for the past four years.

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection - Lights

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It was fine, the staff were friendly and the rooms were comfortable. The layout of the rooms was a…read morebit odd and inefficient, with a lot of bathroom space in front of the sink and down a hallway for the separate shower stall and toilet stall. The small couch in the main bedroom was a statement piece, but not exactly inviting. But overall the rooms were interesting. Breakfast didn't seem to be very popular when we were there as there weren't many guests at it, and they didn't deliver the cash box timely so paying with cash was an ordeal. The rooftop bar was a nice place to sit and quiet enough to have a conversation. The view over the city was nice to have, although not especially exciting. Valet parking was quick and easy, and the only option. It was conveniently located downtown with a bunch of food options around, including coffee shops. I wish I'd gotten a receipt as I left rather than waiting for an email because the email hadn't come by two days after, and the stay wasn't showing up in the app--not great, Marriott. When I called to get it I was on hold for quite a while--revising my review to lower from 4 stars for being adequate to good, to 3 stars because I had to wait in hold for over 16 minutes two days after my stay to get someone there on the phone to send me the bill for my stay, when it should have been sent immediately after I check out and automatically. The stay turned into a hassle with no respect for my time.

I wanted to love it. I walked into the hotel and thought it was a beautiful building. The front…read moredesk guy was super sweet. I got to my room and at first glance it was super cute. However... The bed is hard as a rock. The mirrors were NOT clean. The toilet ran all night and flushed when it felt like flushing. The walls need some TLC. The QR codes for the restaurant menu don't work. If you want to see the menu just come to yelp for it. (Chicken and waffles was bomb tho.) Don't buy anything to drink from the little sundries shop because the front desk doesn't have a bottle opener and going back to the restaurant bar downstairs to get one will have you waiting forEVER. The moonshine bar on the roof or whatever it's called (sighs in disappointment) don't even bother. I went up there and smiled and said hello and no one even acknowledged me. Mind you? There were three people back there behind the bar. RUDE. If I return to Birmingham, I will not stay here.

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton - Guest room

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

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It's so weird seeing so many bad reviews for this place. I had booked this for a weekend through…read moreChase Travel, I get a credit and the rates were amazing. Being a Marriott loyalist, I have certain expectations for them but being a low tiered member for Hilton, I'm just happy for basics being covered. Upon arrival, I was beyond elated to see so much free street parking in the vicinity. Yes, they offer valet but I'd much rather got a less expensive route, to boot, I could see my car from the room all weekend. The valet, doorman and front desk agent were all super nice. We got checked in and made it to our room. Yes, this is an old building, it's in fact, the oldest operating hotel in all of Birmingham! We loved the historic feel of it. The layout, like others, was weird. The elevators were small and the light up display showcasing what floor you were on, didn't always work in one. We had a room near the elevators, normally I ask against this but again, I'm checking my privilege. The location of this hotel is downtown but on the outskirts. That means it's far away enough from the highways to not hear them. It's also close enough to restaurants, that it's not a far walk or drive. We didn't partake in any F&B outlets other than asking for wine glasses. Our room was turned down while there, which is not the norm as my honey doesn't like folks in our room. I was pleased to see everything was restocked. We also checked out Roof, their rooftop bar, but it's not very big and we had already had a full day.

The Redmont Hotel was a very good stay for me. It is an older hotel, but they have updated it in a…read moreway that works well. The room felt functional, comfortable, and nicely put together. Tonya checked me in and was very kind. I had a king bed and the room was set up the way I like it. The bathroom was nice, and the overall layout worked well. I requested a refrigerator and microwave, and they brought them up without any problem. Juma came up and installed everything, which I appreciated. One good tip is the parking. The hotel has parking, but there is also parking across the street for a fraction of the cost. It was about ten dollars for twelve hours or twenty dollars for twenty four hours, so that is worth knowing if you are trying to save a little money. The location is another major plus. It is very central and walkable. I used Yelp to find several restaurants nearby and was able to walk downtown to different spots without any problem. That convenience really adds value to the stay. I even stopped by the bar and they were kind enough to give me ice and help me out there too. Honestly, the staff here are so nice that it really pushes the experience up for me. In my head this is about four and a half stars, and on Yelp I am happy to round that up to 5 stars.

The Westin Birmingham - hotels - Updated October 2026

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