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Top-rated hotels in Birmingham
This shortlist gathers the best-supported four-star hotels in Birmingham, Alabama, ranked by guest score weighted by review volume. It is for travellers who want a dependable, well-reviewed base in the city, whether for a short break, a family trip or business.
Staying in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, pairs a compact downtown of early-20th-century avenues with wooded, hilly suburbs to the south and east. The hotels here are all rated four star by the booking supplier. Several sit on or near downtown streets such as 1St Ave N, Fifth Avenue North and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North; others lie south of the centre, on 20Th Street S, 18Th Street South and Cliff Road, or further out at Riverchase Galleria, Perimeter Park South and Grand Ave.
The spread suits different trips. The downtown addresses place you among the city's commercial blocks and are the natural pick for business stays or a short break. The southern and suburban properties offer quieter settings while remaining four-star, which works well for families or for those who prefer space over centrality. Scores range from 4.0 to 4.6 out of 5, so the whole list is consistently well regarded.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Ave
Why stay hereA 4-star golf resort and spa on Grand Ave, built for guests who plan their days around the course and the treatment rooms rather than a downtown itinerary. With 2,046 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, it has the deepest guest track record of any hotel on this list, and the resort format makes it a natural fit for longer stays, couples and groups travelling together. Choose it if you want the full grounds-and-facilities experience.
See Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & SpaGrand Bohemian Mountain Brook Autograph Collection
2655 Lane Park Rd
Why stay herePart of the Autograph Collection, this 4-star property on Lane Park Rd sits in Mountain Brook, giving guests a base outside the city centre. Its 1,084 reviews average 4.5 out of 5, a score that puts it level with the best on this list. The independent, design-led character of the Autograph brand appeals to travellers who want a distinctive hotel rather than a standard chain, and the Mountain Brook setting suits those who prefer a quieter surroundings.
See Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Autograph CollectionElyton Hotel Autograph Collection by Marriott
1928 1St Ave N
Why stay hereFor a central Birmingham base, this 4-star Autograph Collection hotel on 1st Ave N puts guests in the middle of the downtown street grid. Reviews number 970 with an average of 4.5 out of 5, so it carries both a strong score and a substantial record. The historic building and Autograph styling draw travellers who want downtown convenience without a generic business-hotel feel. It fits visitors planning to spend their time on foot in the centre.
See Elyton Hotel Autograph Collection by MarriottValley Hotel Homewood Birmingham Curio Collection by Hilton
2727 18Th Street South
Why stay hereThe newest name on this list in terms of review volume, with 420 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 average, this 4-star Curio Collection by Hilton sits on 18th Street South in Homewood. A smaller review count means fewer guests have tested it, but the score matches the leaders here. Its Homewood location and Curio's individually styled approach suit travellers who want something apart from the downtown cluster and are willing to stay in a quieter neighbourhood.
See Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham Curio Collection by HiltonHyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria
Why stay hereAttached to the Riverchase Galleria on a 4-star footing, this Hyatt Regency has drawn 2,166 reviews at 4.3 out of 5, one of the longest guest records here. The Galleria address makes it the obvious pick for anyone whose trip revolves around shopping or events at the complex. Business travellers and shoppers who want everything under one roof will find the combination of a large hotel and a major retail centre hard to match on this list.
See Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey HotelHilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
808 20Th Street S
Why stay hereWith 2,797 reviews and a 4.2 out of 5 average, this 4-star Hilton has the largest guest feedback base of any hotel listed. Its 20th Street South address places it at UAB, making it the natural choice for visitors to the university and its hospital campus. Families, academics and patients' relatives all fit the profile of guests this location serves, and the scale of the hotel means it is equipped for high-volume, practical stays.
See Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UABRedmont Hotel Birmingham Curio Collection by Hilton
2101 Fifth Avenue North
Why stay hereA 4-star Curio Collection by Hilton on Fifth Avenue North, with 1,550 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5. Part of the appeal is the historic Redmont building itself, which gives the stay a sense of Birmingham's past alongside the standards of a modern Hilton-affiliated property. It suits travellers who want a downtown-adjacent location and prefer a hotel with a story and a distinct identity over a contemporary tower.
See Redmont Hotel Birmingham Curio Collection by HiltonThe Westin Birmingham
2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North
Why stay hereThe Westin brings its 4-star formula to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North, with 1,479 reviews at 4.2 out of 5. Guests who already know the Westin brand's emphasis on sleep quality and consistent service will find a familiar proposition in a central Birmingham setting. It is a sensible fit for business travellers and convention visitors who want a recognised chain name and a location on the downtown grid, without the design idiosyncrasies of the boutique options here.
See The Westin BirminghamEden Brae: Historic Southern Gothic Mansion
3308 Cliff Road
Why stay hereThe highest-rated address on this list is also the smallest: a 4-star historic Southern Gothic mansion on Cliff Road with just 23 reviews behind its 4.6 rating. Guests looking for a stay that feels like a house rather than a hotel will find the scale and setting unlike anything else among Birmingham's large properties. It suits travellers who want character and quiet over lobbies and conferences, and who book early given how few rooms a mansion of this kind can hold.
See Eden Brae: Historic Southern Gothic MansionDoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
8 Perimeter Park South
Why stay hereAt 4.0 out of 5 across 1,199 reviews, this 4-star DoubleTree sits at 8 Perimeter Park South, away from the downtown core near the Perimeter Park business area. The location makes it a practical base for meetings and appointments in that corridor rather than for sightseeing in the centre. Travellers who value a predictable, well-reviewed chain hotel with easy road access over a central address will find this the most straightforward option on the list.
See DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
How to choose
Downtown for business
These four sit on central streets: 1St Ave N, Fifth Avenue North, Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North and 20Th Street S. Elyton Hotel, Redmont Hotel, The Westin Birmingham and Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB all score 4.2 or 4.5 out of 5, making them the practical choice when meetings or downtown sights shape the day.
Elyton Hotel Autograph Collection by Marriott · Redmont Hotel Birmingham Curio Collection by Hilton · The Westin Birmingham · Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Top guest scores
The highest scores in the list: Eden Brae at 4.6 from 23 reviews, and Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge, Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook and Elyton Hotel all at 4.5, with review counts from 970 to 2046. Choose these when verified guest satisfaction matters most.
Eden Brae: Historic Southern Gothic Mansion · Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa · Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Autograph Collection · Elyton Hotel Autograph Collection by Marriott
Large review base
They suit travellers who want their expectations set by a deep record of stays.
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB · Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel · Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa · Redmont Hotel Birmingham Curio Collection by Hilton
Quieter settings
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Valley Hotel Homewood, DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park and Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge stand away from the downtown core, on Lane Park Rd, 18Th Street South, Perimeter Park South and Grand Ave. Good for those who prefer calmer surroundings.
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Autograph Collection · Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham Curio Collection by Hilton · DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park · Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Questions, answered
Which Birmingham hotel has the highest guest score?
Eden Brae: Historic Southern Gothic Mansion scores 4.6 out of 5, though from only 23 reviews. Among the larger properties, Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook and Elyton Hotel all score 4.5, with 2046, 1084 and 970 reviews respectively.
Which hotels are closest to central Birmingham?
The downtown addresses are 1928 1St Ave N, 2101 Fifth Avenue North, 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North and 808 20Th Street S. These are Elyton Hotel, Redmont Hotel, The Westin Birmingham and Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB.
Which hotel is best for families?
The suburban four-star properties offer more room to spread out. Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge on Grand Ave, Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook on Lane Park Rd and DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park on Perimeter Park South all sit away from the downtown blocks, and each is rated four star.
Do these hotels have parking?
The booking supplier's records for these properties do not list facilities on this page, so parking cannot be confirmed here. Check the individual hotel page for the facilities recorded for your dates.
Are there hotels with a pool or spa?
Facility details are not included in the data shown here. Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa and the other listed hotels each have their own page with the supplier's record of facilities.
How many reviews do these hotels have?
Counts range widely. Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has 2797, Hyatt Regency Birmingham The Wynfrey Hotel 2166 and Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge 2046, while Valley Hotel Homewood has 420 and Eden Brae only 23.
Are pets allowed?
Pet policies are not listed in the supplier data on this page. Consult the individual hotel's page, where the recorded facilities and policies for each property are set out.
Which hotel is best for a short break?
A downtown base keeps the city within easy reach. Elyton Hotel, Redmont Hotel, The Westin Birmingham and Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB all score 4.2 to 4.5 out of 5 and stand on central streets.