3 Best Hotels in Birmingham, Alabama

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.

Rising 15 stories above the Riverchase Galleria mall, this deluxe hotel has a beautiful, European-style lobby complete with Italian marble and enormous chandeliers. A $20 million renovation completed in 2013 fully transformed guest rooms and vast event and meeting spaces, including 22 meeting rooms. British-style afternoon tea is served and a full range of spa services are available. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is 20 minutes away.

Surrounded by woodlands, boasting the third-longest golf course in the world, and including a 12,000-square-foot European spa, this sprawling, stone complex is a countryside escape close to the city. The resort includes two restaurants, a bar, a coffee shop, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, volleyball, and trails for hiking and biking. Expect pampering; each room includes a bathrobe, and you may request daily newspaper delivery and turndown service.