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Best Western Gardendale

2.5 star property
Hotel in Gardendale with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Best Western Gardendale is a haven of comfort, offering free full breakfast and a gym to start your day. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi and a business center; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
842 Thompson St, Gardendale, AL, 35071

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Alabama Theater - 15 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Sloss Furnaces - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 16 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 16 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gardendale

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Gardendale. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Gardendale boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Gardendale
Best Western Plus Gardendale
Best Western Plus Hotel Gardendale
Best Western Plus Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Hotel
Best Western Gardendale Gardendale
Best Western Gardendale Hotel Gardendale

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Gardendale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Gardendale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Gardendale?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Gardendale?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Gardendale?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Gardendale located?

Situated in Gardendale, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Black Creek Bark Park, Slossfield Community Center, and Bethel Baptist Church. University of Alabama at Birmingham and A.G. Gaston Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Best Western Gardendale Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 949 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We requested 1st floor which was accomodated but we were in room 111 which is right next to where the ice machine is, the noise is tremendous for the ice and it starts at 430 am or so, very hard to sleep, do not stay in this room or anywhere close to it if you want to sleep. The brrakfeast had pretty much the exact same food everyday and we were there for 3 days, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy everyday, could substitute bacon a day here and there. Also the bathroom floor in our room was very slick, nearly fell and broke my neck. The location was great, was clean, friendly staff, anything that was wrong with our stay could be easily fixed by management.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient and quite
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikkole

Needs to be updated.First room bed was horrible. Sat on it and sank, wasnt good quality. Bathroom door knob was coming off. Smelled wet. Switched rooms and didnt realize the phone didnt work. It didnt smell bed was better but not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth Check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a very convenient hotel easy off and on the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel, clean, quiet, good beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

First room we were given hadn’t been cleaned. They swapped us to another room next door. Went to the pool and no towels, after we were told the pool towels were at the pool. Went back in to get pool towels and was given ONE. “So sorry, that’s all we have” is literally what I was told as I was being handed the towel. Breakfast was typical hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bronson

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was adequate for one night. It wasn’t necessarily the cleanest room and the bathroom smelled like smoke. There was also a hair extension located in the corner of the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Avory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out dated. Door barely closed. Did not feel safe. Charge to check in early even by 20 minutes. Lights are dim. Just wasnt pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for a few hours hard to rate the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendant was very friendly. The rooms are very spacious and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast was perfect for a quick meal before our drive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little to loud for 5 stars

Noise from the interstate was loud and the room noise from adjacent rooms was loud as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough location to surrounding tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice clean place to stay! Rooms were nice and clean and the pool was nice and clean! Good breakfast also!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent stay

All went well, clean comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was so nice, really appreciated the woman who made sure I got fresh eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, location was very convenient and staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely employees, clean room, breakfast area was neat, clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinicius Barbosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay ..thanks Would stay there again But inside & furniture dated ..
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

This property was exceptionally clean and actually had a good fresh smell when walking in. Front desk staff was super friendly, nice, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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