Best Western Gardendale
"4.2-rated Best Western on I-65 north of Birmingham offering a pool, free hot breakfast, fitness center, and jetted-tub rooms."
About The Hotel
This Best Western sits on Thompson Street in Gardendale just off I-65, approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Birmingham. With a 4.2 rating across 291 reviews, it functions as a clean, convenient value stop for business travelers and road-trippers. The property delivers spotless rooms, friendly staff, and a standout free hot breakfast that guests consistently praise. A pool, fitness center, and shuttle service round out the amenities. Recent reviews note the rooms are aging, and quality can vary; inspect your room upon arrival. This is a standard chain property rather than a resort or boutique experience.
What Guests Are Saying
“Exceptional in all aspects, no complaints. Quiet, clean, well furnished, comfortable, with fridge, microwave, USB ports and more. Friendly staff and one of the most impressive included breakfasts we have ever seen, thanks to Mary.” — Leo, 5 stars
“Our room was spotless with nice bedding, friendly clerks and a great breakfast. A reliable I-65 stop.” — SandyR, 5 stars
“We stayed in 2024 when it was clean and fresh; by April 2025 it had aged, the room was musty, coffee service was a single decaf pod, and breakfast was disappointing. We will look elsewhere next time.” — SrSchu, 3 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 4.2-star rating across 291 reviews with clean, convenient service
- Standout free hot breakfast praised by many guests
- Pool, fitness center, and shuttle bus service included
- Spotless rooms and friendly clerks per recent reviews
Cons:
- Some 2025 guests note rooms are aging and quality can vary
- Jetted-tub room is a specific room type — confirm at booking; pool is the shared amenity
- A couple of reviews cite billing or cleanliness issues — inspect your room
The Location
On Thompson Street in Gardendale just off I-65, about 20 minutes north of downtown Birmingham. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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What guests are saying about Best Western Gardendale.
"Clean and quiet with friendly staff and inviting atmosphere. The location great! It is close enough to the interstate to be convenient and far enough away that you don't have to listen to traffic all night. Not the best breakfast but will do. The eggs were cooked too well done for me to enjoy eating and there wasn't any gravy for the biscuits. Other than that, everything was great."
— Virginia Ryals
View on Google"SUPER! 5 stars! The staff of Branigan, Rita, and Brandon were professional, polite, and friendly. Our room was comfortable, clean, and quiet. Excellent breakfast! Kudos to management! Will stay again!"
— Deb Cart
View on Google"This little gem is nestled just off the interstate in Gardendale AL. The whole place is clean and cozy and comfortable. And much less expensive than the other hotels in the area. The deep soaking tub was a great bonus! Great breakfast! Fun fall decor in addition to the intriguing photos of architecture. Just great! We'll be back!"
— Michelle Anderson
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