Residence Inn by Marriott Florence
1000 Sweetwater Ave, Florence, AL 35630, Florence, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Residence Inn by Marriott Florence is a straightforward, modern, all-suite, 3-star hotel in Florence, Alabama. It has a strong public rating of 4.4/5 from 582 reviews and is designed for longer-stay comfort with suite-style accommodations.
Suites & In-Room Features
Suites are set up with separate living areas with sofas, plus desks for work. In-room features include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, coffeemakers, minifridges, and kitchens for self-catering.
Dining & Social
A free hot breakfast is offered daily. Guests also mention hosted “gathering” nights with complimentary food, adding a social, extended-stay feel.
Amenities & On-Site Services
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. The hotel also provides meeting rooms and a business center, plus a 24-hour laundry room noted by guests.
Location & Nearby Things To Do
The hotel is at 1000 Sweetwater Ave, Florence, AL 35630, with attractions nearby such as Children’s Museum Shoals (about 1.8 km), River Heritage Park (about 2.3 km), and Wilson Dam (about 3.2 km). Other nearby points of interest include Pope's Tavern Museum, the Kennedy–Douglass Center for the Arts, the Florence Indian Mound and Museum, McFarland Park, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museum.
Best for
This property is well-suited to extended-stay travelers who want suite-style space and in-room kitchens, plus conveniences like free hot breakfast and on-site laundry. It also fits guests who want to explore Florence-area museums and riverfront parks, with multiple attractions within a short drive. Business travelers can benefit from desks in the suites, free WiFi, and the on-site business center and meeting rooms.
Travel tips
Many Florence attractions are close by, including Children’s Museum Shoals (~1.8 km) and Wilson Dam (~3.2 km), making a car or rideshare convenient for quick point-to-point trips. If you’re planning regional travel, Huntsville International Airport is about 82 km away. For day trips, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame is farther out (~13.7 km), so plan extra drive time.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight friendly, helpful staff and a well-run operation, including hosted gathering nights with complimentary food. Breakfast is repeatedly mentioned as a strong start to the day, and several reviews describe rooms as comfortable, roomy, and “home-like” after sightseeing or events. Cleanliness is often praised, with some guests describing the property as spotless, though one review reports a serious cleanliness/pest issue. Practical conveniences such as a 24-hour laundry room are also specifically noted.
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