Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pelham  

On the suburban edge of Pelham, minutes from the Pelham Civic Complex and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. Just a short drive from Oak Mountain State Park and Riverchase Galleria. About 4 km from downtown Pelham and roughly 20 miles from Birmingham International Airport.

This Art Deco–inspired hotel has 93 rooms with warm, simple décor. Expect pillowtop beds, sofa beds, refrigerators and microwaves, and LCD TVs. Many rooms include iPod docks or alarm clocks and private baths with shower/tub combos plus complimentary toiletries. Accessible features include an elevator.

Swim year-round in the indoor pool or soak in the spa tub. There’s also an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, concierge services, gift shop/newsstand, laundry and dry-cleaning, car rental, safe-deposit boxes, and free self-parking round out the practical perks. Lace up for nearby trails at Oak Mountain State Park or unwind at the hotel bar.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet and free Wi‑Fi. A 24-hour business center and a 720 sq ft meeting room make this a solid pick for small events. Express check-in/out available.

An on-site restaurant and snack bar/deli serve meals and grab-and-go bites. A daily complimentary continental breakfast gets mornings started. Select evenings feature a complimentary reception and there’s a bar for drinks after events.