Located in Bessemer, Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Bessemer Civic Center and Lawson State Community College. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Alabama Splash Adventure and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Miles College.
What's nearby
Bessemer Civic Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Lawson State Community College - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
Medical West - An Affiliate of UAB Health System - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 19 min drive - 21.2 miles
University of Alabama at Birmingham - 21 min drive - 22.5 miles
Getting around
Birmingham Station - 20 min drive
Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 4 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 7 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
McDonald's - 7 min drive
About this property
Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW by IHG
Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW by IHG offers 59 accommodations with air conditioning. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bessemer? This hotel has 1240 square feet (115 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
Indoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Business services
1,240 square feet of conference space
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
No elevator
Thin carpet in room
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
More
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2024
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
LED lighting
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
paula
Oct 26, 2025
Bath towels a little small(cutting costs)?
Need better plastic utensils
Upgrade the food
Staff was wonderful!!
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of items. My issue with our week long stay was the hotel is listed as non smoking. I guess that didn’t apply to weed. All day every day there were people sitting around the outdoor grilling area smoking pot. Which is fine you do you but our room was right above the are where they were constantly smoking and it’s all me and my small kids smelled the whole stay inside our room.
Typically it’s a great experience. The last 2 visits were horrible. The visit before this one I was severely overcharged. This visit the room wasn’t too clean, I rushed to checkout starting at 7 AM, and I was exhausted. For this to be a new hotel the shower was full of rust. My original room wasn’t ready when I arrived after 3 PM. I need the owners information.
Lashundra
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Business traveler
Aug 17, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Over Priced
Broken glass on the kitchen floor and in the sink. Shower door would not stay closed. The pet fee was a bit extreme seeing as the condition and cleanliness of the room was obviously lacking in the first place.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Lashundra
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk had me as a no show and over charged me. She had me staying under another guest name and when I went to check out they couldn’t find me. I was charged a significant large amount when it was totaled to be much less than that when reserved days prior. She told me the price changed because the room I reserved was no longer available. Upon check out, no one ever booked the room.