La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bessemer
5001 Academy Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022, Bessemer, United States
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bessemer is a 2-star hotel in Bessemer, Alabama, located at 5001 Academy Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022. It holds a public rating of 4/5 based on 21 reviews, with feedback frequently focusing on comfort and breakfast.
Breakfast
Guest feedback commonly highlights a hot breakfast with items such as waffles, eggs, and sausage, and several reviewers call out the breakfast setup and eating area as notable. As amenities are not otherwise documented, breakfast is the most consistently referenced on-site feature in reviews.
Rooms & Comfort
Reviews often mention clean rooms and comfortable beds and pillows. Some guests also report maintenance and safety concerns such as loose flooring in the bathroom/room and note that interior air fresheners can feel overpowering.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is close to Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure (about 1.8 km away), making it a convenient base for a waterpark/theme-park day. Other nearby outdoor and recreation options include Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (about 4.1 km), DeBardeleben Park (about 5.9 km), and the Bessemer Hall of History (about 6.4 km). Farther afield are RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley (about 13.1 km) and Red Mountain Park (about 15.9 km), along with multiple preserves and parks in the greater area.
Best for
This hotel fits travelers who prioritize a straightforward, budget-friendly stay with a frequently praised hot breakfast and generally comfortable beds. It can also work well for families or leisure visitors planning time at Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure nearby, plus local parks and preserves. Guests sensitive to scents or concerned about property upkeep may want to evaluate recent conditions on arrival.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure, the hotel’s proximity (about 1.8 km) makes it practical for an early start and mid-day breaks. For outdoor time, Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge (about 4.1 km) and DeBardeleben Park (about 5.9 km) are among the closest options. Some reviews mention people congregating around the parking area, so consider arriving during daylight and keeping valuables out of sight.
What guests say
Across reviews, the most consistent positives are cleanliness, comfortable beds and pillows, and a hot breakfast that includes items like waffles, eggs, and sausage; the breakfast area is also singled out favorably. Staff feedback is mixed, with some guests describing helpful service while others report an unfriendly front desk. A few reviews raise concerns about the surrounding parking-lot atmosphere feeling unsafe. Isolated negatives also mention overpowering air fresheners and maintenance issues such as loose flooring affecting perceived safety.
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