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Best Western Gardendale

2.5 star property
Hotel in Gardendale with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior
Lobby
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
842 Thompson St, Gardendale, AL, 35071
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • UAB Hospital
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Gardendale

At Best Western Gardendale, you'll be 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from University of Alabama at Birmingham and 20.1 km (12.5 mi) from UAB Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Gardendale hotel include Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and Birmingham Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Alabama Theater - 13 min drive - 18.4 km
  • UAB Hospital - 15 min drive - 20.2 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 15 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Sloss Furnaces - 15 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gardendale

Hotel in Gardendale with free breakfast and fitness centre
Best Western Gardendale offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Best Western Gardendale also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Gardendale hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Gardendale offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Gardendale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in September.
  • Up to 4 children aged 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Gardendale
Best Western Plus Gardendale
Best Western Plus Hotel Gardendale
Best Western Plus Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Gardendale
Best Western Gardendale Hotel Gardendale

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Gardendale?

Yep, Best Western Gardendale has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Gardendale?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gardendale on 16 Mar 2025 start from NZ$188.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Gardendale have a pool?

Best Western Gardendale has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April to September.

Does Best Western Gardendale serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Gardendale?

No, Best Western Gardendale does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Gardendale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Gardendale?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Gardendale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 845 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check in, Smiley was very helpful! I made a mistake when booking my stay, and Smiley was very patient and kind in helping to fix the issue!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Punta Gorda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carey

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Bed linens and bathroom were both clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty Little Secret to 3rd party booking sites
I learned a dirty little secret of how some of these hotels are using the online booking sites other than their own brand booking. The room they gave us was beside the elevator door which normally wouldn't be a problem, but this elevator door made a squeeling noise each time it opened. I asked the front desk about this and I was told that the room I booked was the cheapest ! I guess that was an excuse to give us the worst room they could ! Of course on Hotels there are many rooms offered at the same price so you don't know this when booking. Also, there was black electrical tape over the TV and Microwave LED's so the Tv remote wouldn't work until I realized what someone had done. I guess the cleaners didn't notice that either. But then this must be the price you pay for the cheapest room on Hotels site !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
***** Our room very clean, no smoking, we were welcomed as soon as we arrived. Best night sleep ever the mattress was the best! We will be returning again for our families vacations here . Thank you. best @!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was quiet. The room was clean. Hotel was a bit out of the way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel, clean, quiet, good beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

amber, linden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room was not cleaned each day. The young lady didn't speak English so we used a translator, no problem. I asked that the sheets be charged as it was a 5 night stay. She responded ok, but same sheets each night. Towels were replaced, small trash cans emptied. I've seen better. The breakfast was decent, however the tangerines looked old. Over all a 6 scale of 1-10.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

RACHAEL OR SHANE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was one of the nicest stays I have had the staff was so friendly. It was decorated for fall and it felt so homey and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to spend the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfort,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overbooked
Got in late and they were booked up and only two rooms left. We booked a week in advance. The staff at the front desk asked if we would like 2nd or 3rd floor. He was very nice. When we got to the room the door was slightly ajar. It was hot and the air was not working at all. We immediately went back and asked to go to the 3rd floor room. First said they did not have any other rooms so we asked for a refund. He said that since we booked on Hotel.com he could not refund us. Finally they agreed to give us the other room. They booked the hotel full even though they knew the air was not working in that room. Breakfast staff were very attentive to all the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024