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Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the Residence Inn Marriott.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bench, and a wall-mounted sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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821 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35205
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, UAB Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alabama Theater
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 426 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 460 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 460 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(225 reviews)
  • 426 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Located in Downtown Birmingham, Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB is adjacent to University of Alabama at Birmingham and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like UAB Hospital. This 3-star hotel has 129 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Regions Field - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • McWane Science Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alabama Theater - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 18 min walk
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪UAB Highlands - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Guests of Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect 42-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include kitchens, sofa beds, and refrigerators. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 648 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 November 1 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-2 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown UAB
Residence Inn Marriott Birmingham Downtown UAB
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB on Aug 30, 2026 start from $152, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Birmingham within a short 19-minute walk of Regions Field and also 20 minutes on foot from McWane Science Center. You'll also find Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center and Railroad Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 25 per night with in/out privileges. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB feature a casino on the premises?

No, Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, a kitchen, and free wired internet.

Are there hot tubs at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

The closest major airport to Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB is Birmingham International Airport (BHM), which is 7.1 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB that offer a balcony.

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

SELKET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and rooms were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

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Great location downtown, rooms spacious and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

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Good location, great rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

james

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The room was nice and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deana

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The rooms were clean and spacious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

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The manager Kita and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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The staff was super friendly and helpful. Very clean , awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

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The staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near the medical district.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

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Room was clean and staff were exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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Room was great, staff was friendly and helpful, and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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Beautiful room comfy bed very clean. Front desk friendly! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Yahkira

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room for price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Taylor

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Excellent property. Loved the kitchen in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful apartment in a hotel, we stayed an extra night as staff had been so helpful. The gentleman at breakfast was the kindest man we have ever met. It was clean, well stocked, everything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtland

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Room was very clean and staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Austin

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Clean room, elevator smelled like pot, very crowded due to event in town, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Floyd

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The staff was excellent. The room was stellar and I enjoyed my stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

craig

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Bed was great. Parking convenient. Breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vernon

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Great place to stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

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I can say the standard hasn’t changed, and the property looks great and smells welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept facility and room. Helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Excellent and cleanliness of rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025