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Best Western Carlton Suites

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, wall-mounted lights, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel lobby with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A building with large glass doors, a paved patio area with wooden benches, and a well-maintained hedge.
A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, and a foldable desk with a chair.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $113
$94 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

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140 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL, 35209
  • Place, Samford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Mountain Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed Suite Wifi Microwave Refrigerator Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a door leading to another room.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only)

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, wall-mounted lights, a painting, and an air conditioning unit.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, wall-mounted lights, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, wall-mounted lights, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, wall-mounted lights, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

With a stay at Best Western Carlton Suites in Birmingham (Homewood), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Alabama at Birmingham and Samford University. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from UAB Hospital and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.

What's nearby

  • Samford University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Red Mountain Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Alabama Men's Hall of Fame - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 17 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Cooking - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Carlton Suites

Best Western Carlton Suites offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to April 1:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Best Western Carlton Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made check in/out easy. Breakfast was good and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, is an old hotel but it been taking care of and it is very quiet. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean,breakfast ok,staff ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and comfortable. I traveled solo and felt safe in the area. I recommend this hotel to anyone traveling through the area on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. The bathroom could have used a much more detailed cleaning, but I wasn’t sleeping on the bathroom floor. The breakfast was fresh and plentiful. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was easy to access and staff was nice. Immediate property was clean. Located within walking distance to several nice restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean, staff were helpful and professional, parking was adequate and nothing about my car was stolen or broken in to, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining options and fast food. Convenient to the interstate but not not really close to shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christal

Our stay was pretty good until it came to breakfast time. Staff was rude, no milk, no butter, limited juice, no pastries, limited cereal, and just a feel there was a last or preparation. Our room was nice and the check-in process was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Menu fresh but coffee wasn't good. Went to Dunkin Donuts after.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here on are travels and enjoy the location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

Regena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, staff was friendly and helpful, with the inconvience of the locking of our door. They moved us into another room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and convenient. Hotel smelled of oil or mechanic shop. After the first day the elevator quit working which is where the smell came from. Breakfast was not good at all. Hotel is in need of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a peaceful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire property was dirty. Continuous smell of marajuna throughout the entire property. Front desk was very useless and rude!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dulce

A weird odor when you enter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time here and the stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Room was ok floor very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean! Very quiet in the hallways and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026