Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

1820 5th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233 United States (USA) near Exit 259b a on I-65 (~0.9mi)
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3 Star Property
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4.0/5

Based on 347 guest reviews

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  • Access to gym on-site
  • Hotel has 122 rooms
  • 6 floors in property
  • 7 suites in property
  • Check in time: 03:00 PM
  • Check out time: 12:00 PM
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 5 meeting rooms

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Local Attractions

Railroad Park, Regions Field, Five Points South, Iron City, WorkPlay, BJCC/Legacy Arena, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Museum of Art, Vulcan Park, Birmingham Zoo, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Verified Reviews of Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Awesome"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great service. The room, comfortable bed. Awesome.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 31 to Thu Jun 04 2026 at a $218.99 average nightly rate.
"Review"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Everything was nice and reg. Desk very helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-May-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 10 to Mon May 11 2026 at a $198.99 average nightly rate.
"Staff is so accommodating "
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I have no complaints. Service is great!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 11 to Mon Feb 16 2026 at a $184.00 average nightly rate.
"Good Experience"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent staff, nice, clean, quiet room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 01 to Tue Sep 02 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great hotel to stay in! Convenient to the UAB.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 08 to Wed Jul 09 2025 at a $272.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 347 guest reviews

Property Description

The hotel is located in the heart of the medical district, adjacent to UAB Hospital and the new North Pavilion parking deck. A skywalk connects the parking deck to UAB Hospital. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, all within walking distance from the hotel.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 03:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2021
Floors: 6
Rooms: 122
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 122
Handicap Rooms: 4
Rooms with 1 Bed: 42
Rooms with 2 Beds: 70
Suites: 7
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 1525 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 72 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individuals: 48 hours prior to arrival
Nightly Parking: $12-
Total Taxes: 17.50%
Total Misc Fees: $3.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 17.50% (Plus $3 Tourism Tax)
Food and Beverage Tax: 10.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 17.50%
Parking Fee: 12.00 Per Night (Self Parking)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 50.00 Per Hour (2 hour minimum)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport is located 9 miles from our hotel.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Monday-Friday 6:30am to 9:30am, Saturday-Sunday 7:00am to 10:00am The BISTRO – Features a fresh, classic American menu with a contemporary twist. Breakfast , featuring Starbucks® Coffee. $5-$20

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Nearby parking fee: USD 14 per day, within 0.3 miles, 4th Avenue South Pa

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-Fi

About Courtyard by Marriott

  • Business centered hotel with functional rooms and and a multi-use public area
  • Free Wi-Fi in guestrooms and lobby area
  • Flexible workspaces, soft bedding, and Paul Mitchell products
  • Lobby provides a casual meeting and workspace, business center, and GoBoard® Touchscreens for Info on the Go
  • 24/7 Market offering practical food/beverage options

The Courtyard by Marriott highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Trattoria Centrale - Cozy Italian cafe serving breakfast classics. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Saw's Soul Kitchen - Famous for their BBQ and soul food. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Highlands Bar and Grill - Upscale Southern cuisine with a French twist. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute - Learn about the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Essential - Trendy cafe serving breakfast favorites. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: El Barrio - Vibrant Mexican restaurant with a lively atmosphere. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Bottega - Italian-inspired dishes in an elegant setting. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Birmingham Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of art from around the world. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Urban Standard - Hip cafe serving breakfast and specialty coffee. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Pizitz Food Hall - Food hall with a variety of vendors offering different cuisines. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Chez Fonfon - French bistro offering classic dishes and a cozy ambiance. Located 1.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Vulcan Park and Museum - Enjoy panoramic views of the city and learn about Birmingham's history. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB.

Feel free to use the Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Birmingham event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Blazer Board Room 24 x 14 x 9 355 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Blazer Board Room

Executive Boardroom with ergonomic chairs
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
355 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 14 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
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University Ballroom 50 x 23 x 9 1170 72/-- -- 36 36 28 -- --/-- 70 72 --
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University Ballroom

The University Ballroom can be divided into three separate rooms. Ideal for meetings or social events.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1170 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
50 x 23 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
20
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
University 1
23 x 19 x 0 443 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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University 1

Section 1 of the University Ballroom
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
443 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
23 x 19 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
University 2
23 x 19 x 9 457 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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University 2

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
457 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
23 x 19 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
University 3
20 x 21 x 9 446 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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University 3

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
446 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
20 x 21 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab

What time is check in?

Check in time is 03:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab have?

There are 122 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab?

Monday-Friday 6:30am to 9:30am, Saturday-Sunday 7:00am to 10:00am The BISTRO – Features a fresh, classic American menu with a contemporary twist. Breakfast , featuring Starbucks® Coffee. $5-$20

What parking is available at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab?

Nearby parking fee: USD 14 per day, within 0.3 miles, 4th Avenue South Pa

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Is there a gym at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at Uab?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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