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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Birmingham with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily full breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) offers practical comforts in Irondale. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dry cleaning and laundry services add convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Irondale, a neighborhood in Birmingham, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG is near the airport. Train Watching Platform and Southern Museum of Flight are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex or Barber Motorsports Park.
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811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale, Birmingham, AL, 35210

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Zoo - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Barber Motorsports Park - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 15 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

Hotel located in Irondale
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG, you can look forward to free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 55 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 55 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 60 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 55 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 55 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Birmingham Irondale(East)
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 55 per night and a fee of USD 55 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG located?

Located in Irondale, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Train Watching Platform and 3.1 mi (5 km) from New Bethel Baptist Church. Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and Birmingham Race Course Casino are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 652 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pet friendly, breakfast staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and friendly staff would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel staff was great . Beds comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaquel

Liked: Amenities
Clean room and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean. Located conveniently off of the hwy . Did not eat breakfast but everything looked really good. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Curt

Closeness to Barber
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhtada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and really easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Perfect stay

Everything was great from check-in to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

TENECHIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tv nor internet worked. When we complained the lady at the frobt desk said the manager asked if we could use our phones. The shower curtains look like they haven't been changed in a while. You could see mold in the bathroom. And i kept getting bitten by something in the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and comfortable. Had our dog with us and there were no problems, very welcoming and kind. This is our second stay here on our way to NC and where we will stay every time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul-Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Upcharged us after downgrading our room and giving out our reservation because we didn’t get into town until later in the evening. Refused to refund us for the difference after downgrading our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scotty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, plenty of parking, quiet area, and close to everything. Staff were friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean and affordable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was polite and professional. The internet worked very well. The breakfast was plentiful and diverse.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in terrible condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice up to date hotel right off the highway. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toolsie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty place dirty linen rooms not clean elevator nasty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay for a night. It was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice the rooms and property was also clean. It’s in a very quiet area. The pool wasn’t assessable but overall great stay. Will go back if im in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harvey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room not cleaned while we stayed there and no ice machine in building wired
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Always can trust Holiday Inn

Great service, cleanliness, and breakfast…as per usual for Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great place to stay

The receptionist during the night shift was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was just down the road from our church.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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