Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham
2300 Woodcrest Pl, Birmingham, AL 35209, Birmingham, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.3 / 5
Overview
Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham is a 4-star, all-suite hotel built around a dramatic 8-story atrium in Birmingham, Alabama. Located at 2300 Woodcrest Pl, the property blends a modern, upscale design with the all-suite format popular with both leisure and business travelers. It holds a 3.3 rating from over 3,000 reviews, reflecting a mix of praise for service and some recurring maintenance and cleanliness complaints.
Rooms
Every suite includes a separate living room with a pull-out sofa, a flat-screen TV, microwave, minifridge, coffeemaker, and a private balcony, giving guests more space than a standard hotel room. Wi-Fi is available for a fee in standard suites, while upgraded suites include complimentary Wi-Fi and a Keurig coffeemaker instead of a standard coffeemaker. Several guests noted the property could use a cosmetic refresh, though the layout and amenities were generally well received.
Dining & Amenities
The hotel offers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast with an omelet station and a nightly cocktail reception in the atrium lobby, both frequently mentioned by guests as highlights. An on-site steakhouse provides a more upscale dinner option, and additional amenities include an indoor pool and a 24/7 fitness center for guests wanting to stay active during travel.
Location
The hotel sits about a mile from the Birmingham Zoo and Vulcan Park and Museum, and roughly two miles from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, making it convenient for sightseeing. Downtown attractions such as the Birmingham Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, and the McWane Science Center are all within about 2.5 to 4 kilometers. A complimentary airport shuttle connects guests to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, roughly 7 miles away.
Best for
This hotel suits leisure travelers and families wanting extra living space near Birmingham's zoo, botanical gardens, and Vulcan Park, as well as business travelers who value the complimentary airport shuttle and 24/7 fitness center. The included breakfast and evening cocktail reception also make it a good fit for travelers looking to save on meal costs during a multi-night stay.
Travel tips
Take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle if flying into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, about 7 miles away, to avoid extra transportation costs. Since Vulcan Park, the Birmingham Zoo, and the Botanical Gardens are all within roughly a mile or two, a short drive or rideshare makes it easy to combine several attractions in one outing. Downtown historic sites like Sloss Furnaces, the Civil Rights Institute, and 16th Street Baptist Church are a few miles away, so plan for a short drive rather than walking.
What guests say
Guests frequently praised the friendly, attentive front desk staff, the quality of the complimentary breakfast and omelet station, and the enjoyable evening cocktail reception, including specific mentions of a skilled bartender. Positive reviewers also highlighted the convenient location and overall service as strengths. On the negative side, recurring complaints included the hotel feeling dated and in need of a refresh, breakfast tables not being cleared promptly, insufficient towel supplies for larger families, and issues with unclean or improperly stored washcloths causing odors in at least one bathroom.
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