Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal
301 Boulevard S SW, Huntsville, AL 35802, Huntsville, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
The Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal is a modern, 3-star hotel located off U.S. Highway 231 in Huntsville, Alabama, about a 9-minute drive from Redstone Arsenal and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command headquarters. It carries a solid 4.2-star average across 861 reviews, reflecting a generally well-regarded stay for both leisure and business travelers. The property blends upscale in-room decor with practical extended-stay conveniences.
Rooms
Guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges, custom-designed beds, and free WiFi, with some rooms offering whirlpool tubs for a more upscale touch. The decor is described as upscale relative to the hotel's 3-star category, aiming to provide comfort for both overnight business trips and longer leisure stays.
Dining
On-site dining includes a restaurant serving American cuisine, a relaxed bar, and a cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee. A 24/7 convenience store is also available for guests needing snacks or essentials outside of restaurant hours.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel offers an indoor pool with a hot tub, a fitness center, and a courtyard featuring a waterfall for relaxation. For business needs, there is roughly 2,000 square feet of event space along with a business center.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits within a few miles of several Huntsville attractions, including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Space Camp, and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (all roughly 8-9 km away), as well as the Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville Museum of Art, Burritt on the Mountain, Big Spring International Park, and EarlyWorks Children's Museum, each within about 6-7 km. Closer by, the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum is about 2.6 km away and Bubby's Diner about 2.1 km away, while outdoor destinations like Monte Sano State Park and Monte Sano Nature Preserve are within roughly 9-10 km.
Best for
This hotel suits business travelers with ties to Redstone Arsenal or the Army Aviation and Missile Command, given its short 9-minute drive to the base and on-site business center and event space. It also works well for families and leisure travelers exploring Huntsville's space and science attractions, such as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Space Camp, and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, all within about a 9 km drive, thanks to the indoor pool, hot tub, and casual on-site dining.
Travel tips
Guests visiting Redstone Arsenal or NASA Marshall Space Flight Center should plan for about a 9-minute drive from the hotel, and having a car is advisable given that most attractions, including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Huntsville Botanical Garden, are several kilometers away. Bubby's Diner and the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum are the closest points of interest, each within roughly 2-2.6 km, making them convenient options for a quick outing. Since breakfast carries an extra fee, travelers on a budget may want to factor that into their trip planning.
What guests say
Recurring positive themes in guest feedback include friendly and helpful front-desk staff, clean rooms and lobby areas, reasonable pricing, and a convenient location. Some reviewers also praised specific staff interactions and the absence of unpleasant odors in their rooms. On the negative side, multiple reviews describe maintenance problems such as broken blackout blinds, damaged elevator panels, and insect issues, as well as inconsistent housekeeping, including instances of rooms not being properly cleaned or, conversely, personal belongings being mistakenly discarded before checkout time. A few guests also noted slower or inattentive restaurant service and difficulty getting timely follow-up from management when issues arose.
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