With a stay at Best Western Carlton Suites in Birmingham (Homewood), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Samford University.
What's nearby
Samford University - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Red Mountain Park - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
University of Alabama at Birmingham - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
Children's of Alabama - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
UAB Hospital - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Birmingham Station - 13 min drive
Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 20 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 7 min walk
Whataburger - 4 min walk
Cookout - 14 min walk
Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Cooking - 3 min drive
About this property
Best Western Carlton Suites
Hotel in Birmingham with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Carlton Suites offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
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.
4 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 1995
Double-glazed windows
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to April 1:
Swimming pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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Best Western Carlton Suites Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
285
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
157
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Pablo
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Pablo
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa, ROTONDA WEST
13 Aug 2025
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Audree
Travelled with family and small children
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were large and breakfast good. The room and hotel as a whole needs some attention. The room smelled poorly when we walked in because the AC had been off a while and the room could have been cleaner and a few things updated.
The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful. We had booked a room but last minute decided to come a day earlier and they were able to accommodate us with a great room and price.
We asked for a first floor room or room near the elevator due to a medical condition. We were reserved a room on the 4th floor where we had to walk a long distance to get there. We had to walk down stairs from the parking lot which was not disability accessible. I would not stay here again.