Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
808 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, Birmingham, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB is a contemporary, 4-star hotel set adjacent to the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. It's positioned close to Interstate 65 and an Amtrak station, making it a convenient base for both campus visits and citywide exploration. With a public rating of 4.2 from over 3,300 reviews, it's a well-regarded choice among downtown Birmingham hotels.
Rooms & Suites
Guestrooms feature modern decor and custom-designed beds, along with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Suites step things up with separate living rooms and sleeper sofas, ideal for longer stays or families needing extra space, and one upgraded suite includes a private balcony.
Dining
The on-site casual bistro serves a breakfast buffet plus a la carte lunch and dinner, and a lounge bar is available for evening drinks. Guests have also noted a Starbucks in the lobby, useful for a quick coffee before heading out.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel offers a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a courtyard for relaxing outside. For business and event needs, there's roughly 15,000 square feet of meeting space and a business center. A free airport shuttle and on-site parking garage with direct access to guest room floors add to the convenience.
Location
The hotel sits within walking distance or a short drive of many of Birmingham's cultural landmarks, including Railroad Park (about 1.2km), the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, and Kelly Ingram Park (all under 2km), plus the McWane Science Center, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Vulcan Park and Museum, and Birmingham Museum of Art, all within roughly 2.5km. Slightly farther out are the Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens (about 2.7km), while Red Mountain Park, the Southern Museum of Flight, and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum require a short drive of several kilometers.
Best for
This hotel suits business travelers and event attendees thanks to its 15,000 sq ft of meeting space, business center, and proximity to UAB, as well as leisure travelers wanting easy access to Birmingham's civil rights and cultural landmarks within a 2km radius. It also works well for road-trippers and Amtrak travelers given its location near Interstate 65 and a nearby Amtrak station.
Travel tips
Being adjacent to UAB and just three minutes from Interstate 65 and an Amtrak station, the hotel is easy to reach by car or rail, and the free airport shuttle is worth using if flying in. Many of Birmingham's top attractions -- including Railroad Park, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and Kelly Ingram Park -- are within a 2km walk or short rideshare trip, so a car isn't essential for sightseeing. Note that on-site parking has historically carried a fee (around $10 reported by guests), so factor that into your budget.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, including shuttle drivers, along with the quality of the breakfast and overall food offerings. Cleanliness and a convenient location -- with parking that leads directly to guest room floors -- are also frequently highlighted, along with the lobby Starbucks as a nice touch. Some reviewers noted the decor feels a bit dated in places and mentioned a malfunctioning in-room coffee machine, while others flagged the parking fee as a minor downside despite finding it convenient.
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