The Hotel Highland at Five Points Sou, an Ascend Collection hotel
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Hotel Overview
Weekend Getaway
We went for a weekend mini va-ca. Service was great from the valet, to the front desk abd bar....
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MAW7734
- Aug 13, 2012
Boutique hotel
Nice boutique hotel. Rooms very clean and uniquely decorated. Very comfortable bed. Small lobby and...
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ttlovestotravel
- Mar 10, 2013
Funky downtown hotel offers sophisticated simplicity and modest prices
With its Deco decor, nicely appointed rooms and pared-down amenities, Hotel Highland at Five Points South is a unique and affordable launch pad for guests visiting the university, and those who want to take advantage of the culture, dining and nightlife of Birmingham. Having once been the site of the celebrated Pickwick Club and later the Pickwick Hotel and Suites, the Hotel Highland at Five Points South adds a modern twist to a classic.Highlights
- Located in the heart of Five Points
- Pets under 15 pounds are welcome (nonrefundable fee applies)
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Nonsmoking hotel
Rooms
Hotel Highland at Five Points South has 63 guest rooms (28 are suites) that all feature Brazilian hardwood furnishings and linens. An LCD high-definition television and complimentary DSL lead the list of technology features in each room. Each room at the Hotel Highland at Five Points South is outfitted with an iron and ironing board, hair-dryer, coffee-maker and minibar (fees apply). Suites boast luxurious Egyptian linens, wet bar, mini refrigerator and microwave.Features
Guests of the Hotel Highland at Five Points South can enjoy an extended, complimentary continental breakfast served each morning. At the end of the day, relax over a cocktail in the H Martini Bar, a brightly colored lobby lounge that is a fashionable meeting place in downtown. The vibrant Five Points restaurant and nightlife scene are at the doorstep of the hotel.Transportation
- Birmingham International Airport (4.4 mi/7 km)
Attractions
- Five Points South (at the door)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
- McWane Science Center (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame (1.3 mi/2 km)
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
- Verizon Wireless Music Center (11.8 mi/18.9 km)
Business
- In-room DSL
- Business center with computer and printer
- Copy and fax service available from front desk staff
Amenities
- FREE breakfast
- Wireless internet
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Smoke-free policy
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Activities
- Exercise gym
- Dining
- FREE breakfast
- Coffee maker in room
- Meal plan - continental
- Vending machines
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- FAX
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Indoor parking
- Valet parking
- Outdoor parking
- Truck parking
- Bus parking
- Room
- Television with cable
- Safe
- Telephone
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Iron
- Wet bar
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Int, (BHM), 7.30, MI, NE;
- Area description
- City Center, 20th St South
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (43)
Ratings and reviews for The Hotel Highland at Five Points Sou, an Ascend Collection hotel
- All travelers (43) 4 / 5
- Business (11) 4.2 / 5
- Couples (14) 3.7 / 5
- Families (4) 4 / 5
- Friends (7) 4.4 / 5
- Singles (6) 3.8 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.6
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
ttlovestotravel
Boutique hotel
Nice boutique hotel. Rooms very clean and uniquely decorated. Very comfortable bed. Small lobby and bar make it very quaint. The neighborhood around the hotel is more comfortable if you are not traveling alone. I would not want to walk around unaccompanied or go to the adjacent parking garage after dark.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great pancake house across the street. Delicious!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Simba
Hotel Highland@ 5pts
Hotel was nicely designed and pretty comfortable but had a lingering dank smell. The bathroom sink had drainage problems and the room also lacked desired amenities like a refrigerator and microwave. Also room keys had to be taken to the front desk to be recalibrated every 24 hours because they would stop working. On a positive note the hotel is in a nice location, walking distance from several restaurants/bars and a couple of dance clubs. Overall the hotel did not meet my expectations taking into account the expense.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
p35flash
Hotel is great: location could be better.
This hotel is really good. The staff is friendly. It has a really good free breakfast in the morning. The only bad part is the location. Five Points just has to many street bums hanging around. The city needs to do something about that. Really, that issue is not the hotel's fault.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MAW7734
Weekend Getaway
We went for a weekend mini va-ca. Service was great from the valet, to the front desk abd bar. Super location. Good breakfast. will stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
malaka
getway
Fabulous very nice hotel and staff. The area needs too be patrol by police. Lots of bums in the area close by. But lotts of good places to eat and walk. And so many cool shops around. Highland package store has the best selection of wine and beer. Love the hotel they bring you ice. I will visit agin Thank you % point
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JBH5150
Great Stay!
When I arrived I was greeted by the lady at the front desk who was very accomodating and friendly. She told me about all of the restaurants and bars located around the hotel and the service was just excellent! I was very impressed with the hotel overall. The room was very clean and the bed was super comfortable! The hotel bar was amazing and very interesting. The bartender was very friendly. I read reviews about the hotel before going and I found out about the parking deck behind the hotel which was only $4 a day compared to valet parking which would have been $14 so that was a plus. The elevator was broken from the parking deck but that was not an issue only having to walk down two flights of stairs. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Birmingham. The five points area is a great place to stay! I will definitely be back as soon as I can! Thanks!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Use the parking deck behind the hotel. It is only $4 dollars a day and you just take the stairs and you come right out behind the hotel very accessible!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MsLluvia
Wonderful Stay
I must say that I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It really exceeded my expectations and with the value and location, it was perfect.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The restaurants are plentiful in this area.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
runjumpcoach
Quiet deal
The bed was fantastic, slept like a Rock? The staff was great
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SamNova
Great Stay
Staff was friendly and informative, from the front desk to the room attendants. Location is ideal if you are there for 5-points restaurants or bars but still convenient to the medical community and university as well. Rooms are not huge but are spacious and really well appointed......and include free WiFi, which has become a bit of a perk these days. We will not consider staying anywhere else on our next visit, regardless of the rate.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Fuego Cantina, it looks a little sketchy where food is concerned but the tacos are top notch and travel well (We got ours to go.).
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Not a Boutique Hotel
Room smelled of cleaning agents my wife had a head ache every time we walked into the room. We knew it was the room because she would feel ok 2 hours after leaving room. Ice machines on all floors were out of order. Call quest services for ice they never showed up . I went down to the bar to get it my self. The WIFI never worked. We have stayed in Boutique Hotels all over the world, this is not the experience we were looking for on our 2nd wedding anniversary .
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Go to Fon Fon and Bottaga both EXCELLENT
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