Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Birmingham Colonnade/Grandview
3930 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243, Birmingham, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Birmingham Colonnade/Grandview is a 3-star, 4-story hotel located at the intersection of Highway 280 and I-459 in Birmingham, Alabama. It has an understated, unassuming exterior and holds a strong 4.3 rating from 342 reviews. The hotel sits within easy reach of The Colonnade shopping and dining district as well as several of Birmingham's major cultural attractions.
Rooms & Suites
Guest rooms are described as relaxed and functional, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges, and desk areas suited to short work sessions. Suites expand on the standard layout with the addition of a separate living room area, giving families or longer-stay guests extra space to spread out.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning in a laid-back on-site dining room, with guests describing standard offerings such as waffles, eggs, and sausage. Complimentary bottled water is also provided, and several reviewers singled out the breakfast as a highlight of their stay.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a casual lounge area in the lobby for relaxing or working. Additional conveniences include BBQ facilities for outdoor grilling, a coin-operated laundry room, and complimentary self-parking for all guests.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel is roughly a 9-minute walk from shops and restaurants at The Colonnade and about 6 miles from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Other nearby points of interest include the Birmingham Zoo, Vulcan Park and Museum, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, McWane Science Center, and Railroad Park, putting a range of the city's museums, parks, and historic sites within a short drive.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and highway travelers thanks to its position at the Highway 280/I-459 interchange, as well as leisure visitors wanting easy access to The Colonnade shops and restaurants within walking distance and Birmingham attractions like the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and Vulcan Park within a short drive. Its complimentary breakfast, pool, and suite living rooms also make it a practical choice for families or travelers wanting extra space and value amenities.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended, as most Birmingham attractions -- including the Birmingham Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces, and the Civil Rights Institute -- are several miles away and best reached by driving via I-459. The Colonnade's shops and restaurants, however, are within a roughly 9-minute walk, making it convenient to grab a meal without a car. Because some guests have reported spotty in-room Wi-Fi, travelers with time-sensitive work needs may want to have a backup connectivity plan.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the hotel's cleanliness, calling out spotless rooms, bathrooms, and common areas, as well as a tidy lobby and breakfast lounge. Friendly, helpful front-desk staff and the complimentary breakfast (including bottled water) are recurring positives, along with the convenient location near shops, restaurants, and I-459. On the negative side, a few reviewers reported issues such as a musty or mildew smell in a room, firm mattresses, and unreliable in-room internet with limited support from management.
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