Address
1023 20th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35205
United States 1-800-230-4134 Map
HOTEL HIGHLAND DOWNTOWN / UAB ASCEND COLLECTION HO
Location. Located in Birmingham, Hotel Highland Downtown/UAB, Ascend Collection Hotel is near the airport and close to Alabama Museum of Health Sciences, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, and Vulcan Statue. Nearby points of interest also include McWane Science Center and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include a 24 hour fitness facility. This 3 star property has a 24 hour business center. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include express check in, express check out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This is a smoke free property.
Guestrooms. 63 air conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Highland Downtown/UAB, Ascend Collection Hotel feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Beds come with signature bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and triple sheeting. Furnishings include desks and ergonomic chairs. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to complimentary weekday newspapers, guestrooms offer free local calls (restrictions may apply). 32 inch LCD televisions have cable channels. Hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, and clock radios are also provided. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.
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Hotel Reviews for Hotel Highland Downtown / Uab Ascend Collection Ho
4.0out of 5Based on 132 guest reviews, Very Good
Based on 153 traveler reviews
Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Excellent
62
Very Good
47
Average
22
Poor
12
Terrible
10
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“Amazing room”
May 13, 2013
Wei H, Warren, New Jersey | Trip type: Couples
We were just astonished when we got into our room. It is a corner room with windows at two sides, so the room is bright, and we could look outside...
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We were just astonished when we got into our room. It is a corner room with windows at two sides, so the room is bright, and we could look outside both windows and enjoy the city view. There is sitting area and kitchenette. Many restaurants and bars nearby, and the hotel breakfast is goo as well. Staffs are nice and helpful. Great stay in general. « less
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Management response from Renee Deason, Director of Sales
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Yes, the 03 suites are wonderful and my all time favorite room! We are so glad that you had a good time, as that is our goal! Please come back and see us anytime~ Thank you agian and have a great day~ Renee :)
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“Almost There”
May 12, 2013
David B, Montgomery, Alabama | Trip type: Friends getaway
My partner and I just returned from a wedding weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, and we stayed with several of the guest party at the Hotel Highland at Five Points for...
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My partner and I just returned from a wedding weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, and we stayed with several of the guest party at the Hotel Highland at Five Points for a couple of nights, occupying Suite 601.
The Hotel Highland has so much going for it. It is very well located to serve the Five Points area: world class restaurants; funky entertainment; the UAB medical center. It has a good public staff: valets; desk clerks; housekeeping; lounge and breakfast servers. And, it is very accommodating: health and meeting facilities; spacious rooms; parking deck; and good prices. Unfortunately, a few small things, and, perhaps, one major issue, keep it from where it needs to be and where it should be: the best premier boutique hotel in Birmingham.
To get right to the point, there may be some serious plumbing issues for the hotel to deal with, starting with low water pressure in some lavatories (thankfully not the shower!), as well as reversed water supply lines, especially in the shower, but also in lavatories, and, of all places, the toilet. Yes, the toilet water is warm--the bowl and tank were warm to the touch.
Further, the magnifying swing mirror in the bathroom was wobbly and had a dead light, so shaving was difficult, and a woman applying cosmetics would be very poorly served. There were several burned out bulbs and/or non-functioning light fixtures throughout, a remote control needed new batteries. There was no note pad or pen to be found, and the desk could only supply a pen. An at-the-ready valet gave me some of his note paper to use. Finally, the wonderful Keuerig coffee maker was supplied with coffee packs for a drip coffee maker!
Of course, these latter things are details which can be easily remedied by maintenance and housekeeping, but the plumbing issue may be a more significant problem to solve in this decades old, historic building. But, it is a shame that so many small things can quickly add up to a less-than-expected experience. « less
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Management response from Renee Deason, Director of Sales
Thank you so much for your review! We certainly hate that your experience was not up to our standards and hope you will come and visit with us again in the future! The plumbing in this old building is a bit tricky~ Thank you again and please stop by and say hello the next time you are here! Renee :)
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“Best Place to Stay when visiting Birmingham!”
May 8, 2013
Kathleen B, Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Trip type: Business
Great place to stay if in Birmingham- cute boutique feel, in the heart of Highlands, lots within walking distance, and very friendly staff. The rooms were very clean, offered comfort,...
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Great place to stay if in Birmingham- cute boutique feel, in the heart of Highlands, lots within walking distance, and very friendly staff. The rooms were very clean, offered comfort, and the staff accommodated all requests timely and very professionally.
This was a business trip and we reserved a total of 17+ rooms, the sales staff was great to work with and offered suggestions to make our stay even better. « less
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Management response from Renee Deason, Director of Sales
Thank you SO much for the awesome review! We loved your group...all so friendly and fun! We are looking forward to seeing you all again in the very near future! Thank you again, and have a wonderful day~ Renee :)
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“Great location, good value”
May 7, 2013
ljones9841 | Trip type: Couples
We stayed at the Hotel Highland as part of a wedding weekend in Birmingham. The best thing about this hotel was its location. It was close to parking in a...
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We stayed at the Hotel Highland as part of a wedding weekend in Birmingham. The best thing about this hotel was its location. It was close to parking in a public garage, with covered walking from the garage back to the hotel. It was also right in the 5 points area, so the car was a park and forget for the weekend.
Right next door was World of Beer. Just down the street is what has to be the world's best Waffle House (yes, I know, but it was GOOD), and a decent Mexican restaurant and Cantina. It was an easy walk to the Mellow Mushroom for great pizza.
The hotel offered a decent continental breakfast, with waffles, sausage, scrambled egg patties, cereal, pastries, and bagels. What more could you ask for? The bar tender was friendly, and the pours were generous.
The beds were comfortable, the rooms were well maintained and clean. We'll be staying there again if we're in the area. « less
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Management response from Renee Deason, Director of Sales
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our hotel! We certainly appreciate your comments and for sharing your experience~ We hope that you will come and visit with us again in the very near future!! Thank you again and have a wonderful day~ Renee :)
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“Worst experience ever!”
Apr 30, 2013
ginnabenke, Cleburne, Texas | Trip type: Family
Don't expect to have your room RESERVED! Apparently they only take REQUESTS. Our reservations were completely screwed up. They did not have the ADA room we reserved. They never informed...
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Don't expect to have your room RESERVED! Apparently they only take REQUESTS. Our reservations were completely screwed up. They did not have the ADA room we reserved. They never informed us, just put us in a regular room. They never apologized for the mistake. Service was terrible. The owner was even more rude than the staff. Unbelievable! « less
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Hotel Highland Downtown / Uab Ascend Collection Ho - Hotel Room Types
Standard King Non Smoking
1 king bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Standard King Non Smoking with City view
1 king bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. City view. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Suite King Non Smoking 2 person Sofabed
1 king bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. Sofa bed. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Suite King Non Smoking 2 person Sofabed
1 king bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. Sofa bed. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Suite 2Doubles NonSmoking with City view
2 double beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. City view. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Standard 2 Doubles Non Smoking
2 double beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Suite two doubles non smoking
2 double beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD TV. Cable TV with HBO and ESPN. Direct-dial phone. Voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Housekeeping. Nonsmoking only.
Amenities / Additional Information - Hotel Highland Downtown / Uab Ascend Collection Ho
Voice Mail
Electronic Room Keys
Coffee or Tea Maker
Safe
In House Bar
TV In Room
Non Smoking Rooms
Air Conditioning
Clothing Iron
Wake Up Service
Hair Dryer
Check In:
3 PM
Check Out:
11 AM
Floors:
8
Rooms:
63
Area Attactions - Hotel Highland Downtown / Uab Ascend Collection Ho
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
Alabama Museum of Health Sciences 0.6 km / 0.4 mi University of Alabama Birmingham 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Vulcan Statue 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center 1.1 km / 0.7 mi McWane Science Center 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Alabama Theater 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Birmingham Zoo 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Sloss Furnaces 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Kelly Ingram Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi 16th Street Baptist Church 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Birmingham Museum of Art 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Highland Downtown/UAB, Ascend Collection Hotel is Birmingham, AL (BHM Birmingham Intl.) 7.8 km / 4.9 mi.
Notifications and Fees
strooms must be registered with the hotel.
Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability. Guests can request connecting/adjoining rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out.
Valet parking fee: USD 16 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Pet deposit: USD 35.00 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Based on 153 traveler reviews 
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“Amazing room”
“Almost There”
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Standard King Non Smoking