Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown UAB

The hotel is very convenient to both UAB and St. Vincent’s hospitals. Despite being close to hospitals, it was quiet, rarely hearing ambulances and other traffic. Traffic in the area was light, making it easy to drive around. There is a restaurant across the street and other restaurants close by. The room was ideal for a prolonged stay, with a decently equipped kitchenette and plenty of room in the bedroom and living room for 2people. The hotel has a small market with a few frozen dinners, drinks and snacks. There is a Publix nearby. We had forgotten to turn on the ice maker, but there was an ice machine, so we had all we needed. There are also coin-operated washers and dryers for those who need them. The best thing about the hotel, however, is the staff. The young gentleman who checked us in was very helpful and patient. Even though I had forgotten my hearing aids and he had to repeat several things multiple times, he was unfailingly polite and patient, and he efficiently took care of a mistake I’d made on our booking. The lady who handles the breakfast went out of her way to find some yogurt for me and was quite helpful and very kind. The lady at the desk when we checked out was also very pleasant. Even the young man bringing up the laundry from the basement wished my husband, who’d just had surgery, a speedy recovery.

Earvin at the front desk was phenomenal...I've stayed at 4-5 star hotels all over and he is by far in my top 3 of concierges I've ever been associated with. Room was fantastic and pool was definitely relaxing

Property was clean and spacious

Nice place to stay and close to everything. The bathroom was extremely nice!

The breakfast was very good actually! Everything tasted great! The room was clean and had a great full fridge and microwave however we didn’t need it. Staff was excellent and very nice!