Fodor's Expert Review Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham Downtown - The Tutwiler

This 13-story, ornate, redbrick National Historic Landmark was built in 1913 as a luxury apartment building, hence the lobby's original marble and decorative ceilings. In 1986, the building was converted into a hotel, now operated by Hampton Inn & Suites, and rooms are sleek and modern, but the overall structure retains lots of Southern charm thanks to its ornate architecture and manicured gardens. The hotel is a favorite spot for weddings.