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Best Western Gardendale

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
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Lobby
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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842 Thompson St, Gardendale, AL, 35071
  • Place, Black Creek Bark Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Protective Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4

2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Double, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Mini Suite, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Gardendale

Located in Gardendale, Best Western Gardendale is within a 15-minute drive of Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and UAB Hospital. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from University of Alabama at Birmingham and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Black Creek Bark Park.

What's nearby

  • Black Creek Bark Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 11 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Protective Stadium - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Birmingham Museum of Art - 12 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Alabama Theater - 12 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gardendale

Hotel in Gardendale with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Gardendale offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gardendale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Gardendale
Best Western Plus Gardendale
Best Western Plus Hotel Gardendale
Best Western Plus Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Gardendale
Best Western Gardendale Hotel Gardendale

Best Western Gardendale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 966 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

holly

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was poor. Extremely limited selection and two of the four breakfasts had no eggs. Other similarly priced hotels have a much better breakfast variety included.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff, clean, uncomfortable beds, out of towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

marta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Hidden but still had noise from freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quite place situated in the woods
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immediately had safety concerns bc property isolated on a dead end street. The front desk employee was friendly, but check-in should have been quicker bc I was the only one at the desk. Upon opening the room door, the odor slapped me in the face. It was warm, musty, dank, & the carpet next to the bed was damp. There was a broken fingernail & a pubic hair on the toilet set. Stayed long enough to reserve a room at another property. Left key in front desk key drop off bc no one was at the desk. The other customers were loud in the hallway & could hear others through the wall. Checked out within 30 minutes of checking in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julius

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Musky smell throughout the motel. Room door dragged on floor so it couldn’t be opened all the way. Vanity area was very dark. Room was very humid even with the air conditioning on. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Not Up to Speed

The hotel sign was out, so we weren’t totally sure of the place when we arrived. The first room had no hot water, so we had to change. The second room was okay, but the dispensers in the shower were empty and there was only one very small soap bar. This was a disappointing stay and we would not recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thuy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was old and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pass through stay

Verry helpfull ar gront desk is laminated paper with places that deliver to the hotel. Quick check in. We had an issue with the people above us jumping around late but the staff was quick to take care of the issue and was so apologetic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeano

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
First room we were given hadn’t been cleaned. They swapped us to another room next door. Went to the pool and no towels, after we were told the pool towels were at the pool. Went back in to get pool towels and was given ONE. “So sorry, that’s all we have” is literally what I was told as I was being handed the towel. Breakfast was typical hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t do it.

When I arrived at check-in, there was no one at the desk, me and another guest waited 5 to 10 minutes before someone showed up to check us in. I tried calling the property. The phone rang, but nobody answered. The cell phone in the room look like it had food stains all over it and nail polish spilt on the floor by the bed. The bathtub is cracked. The bed was OK, but that’s probably the only thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient and quite
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property. It sits away from the freeway and in a wooded area. It was nice and quiet. The room was extremely clean the hotel was clean the issue was the unit did not cool very well in the room and it's summer time. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Avory

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out dated. Door barely closed. Did not feel safe. Charge to check in early even by 20 minutes. Lights are dim. Just wasnt pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025