Best Western Carlton Suites

In Homewood, just outside downtown Birmingham. This all-suite hotel is minutes from Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with easy access to the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, Brookwood and Galleria malls, the Birmingham Zoo, and the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Birmingham International Airport is roughly 11 miles away.

Practical, modern suites with separate sitting areas, work desks and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include refrigerators and microwaves or in-room mini-fridges, and many bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs. Accessible rooms and elevator service are available. Pet-friendly: dogs up to 80 lbs are welcome for a $20 per day fee (a refundable deposit may apply).

Heated indoor swimming pool (seasonally closed Nov 20–Mar 1), fitness center, guest laundry and dry-cleaning services, vending and common-area TV. Free self-parking onsite and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet (fiber-optic). Concierge and tour/ticket assistance available. Expect a relaxed, no-fuss stay with handy on-site services.

24-hour business center, meeting and conference facilities, computer station, and complimentary high-speed internet (wired and wireless). Desks in every suite and free local calls make work on the road easy.

Complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast served daily (eggs, waffles, sausage, bacon and more). Select days feature a complimentary reception for guests.