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Best Western Gardendale

2.5 star property

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A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a visible kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and landscaped garden.
A fitness center with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a large abstract mural on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door leading outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $115
$96 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

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842 Thompson St, Gardendale, AL, 35071
  • Place, 31 Escape
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Creek Bark Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a lamp.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and two bedside lamps.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Work Desk, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Executive Room, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Sitting Area, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Pool
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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Gardendale

Located in Gardendale, Best Western Gardendale is within a 15-minute drive of Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and UAB Hospital. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from University of Alabama at Birmingham and 14 mi (22.6 km) from Birmingham Zoo.

What's nearby

  • 31 Escape - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Black Creek Bark Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 11 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Protective Stadium - 12 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 13 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Milo's Hamburgers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gardendale

Best Western Gardendale offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Best Western Gardendale Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quite comfortable hotel. Hotel is in a quiet spot by itself but across the overpass anything you could possibly want to eat, shop etc., would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here on our way South. The rooms are clean, the bed comfortable, the breakfast great and the staff exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel I have stayed at. The rooms was very clean, the staff was amazing . Was able to park a full size trailer in lot with no problem. Breakfast was very good food was hot and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and facilities, solid breakfast, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location Very friendly. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finally a best western with USB ports for charging! Nice enough room/bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient right off the interstate and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, hot fresh breakfast food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Hard to find -Sits behind a row of trees - could use some well lit signage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They always had fresh coffee in the lobby. The yogurt machine at breakfast was great. It’s older and needs some upgrades, but overall it was okay to rest your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern room. Nice breakfast with protein options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean and kept. Breakfast good. Hotel had a musty odor, but all seemed clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean a bit outdated room. Breakfast good.Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind of back off of the main road. Building a little dated but room was very clean , breakfast was hot and very good with lots of choices. The elevator makes a screeching noise when opening or closing , needs some maintenance badly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room. Enjoyed the breakfast and the coffee conveniently located outside the breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026