COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BIRMINGHAM DOWNTOWN AT UAB - Birmingham AL 1820 5th Avenue South 35233

1820 5th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233 United States

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near Exit 259b a on I-65 (~0.9mi)

Near University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, restaurant, and complimentary WiFi/Internet access.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

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Reviews

"Awesome"

Great service. The room, comfortable bed. Awesome.

Doris M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 31 to Thu Jun 04 2026 at a $218.99 average nightly rate.

"Review"

Everything was nice and reg. Desk very helpful.

Teresa A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 10 to Mon May 11 2026 at a $198.99 average nightly rate.

"Staff is so accommodating "

I have no complaints. Service is great!

Mary S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 11 to Mon Feb 16 2026 at a $184.00 average nightly rate.

"Good Experience"

Excellent staff, nice, clean, quiet room.

Barbara B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 01 to Tue Sep 02 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, steps from University of Alabama at Birmingham and 4 minutes by foot from UAB Hospital. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sloss Furnaces.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Alabama Museum of Health Sciences - 0.3 mi
Cooper Green Hospital - 0.3 mi
Birmingham Amtrak Station - 0.4 mi
University of Alabama Birmingham - 0.5 mi
Regions Field - 0.5 mi
McWane Science Center - 0.6 mi
Alabama Theater - 0.6 mi
Us Defense Contract Mgmt - 0.6 mi
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame - 0.7 mi
Space One Eleven - 0.7 mi
Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center - 0.8 mi
St Vincent's Hospital - 0.8 mi
Birmingham Civil Rights Inst - 0.8 mi
Birmingham Civil Rights Museum - 0.8 mi
Kelly Ingram Park - 0.8 mi
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - 0.9 mi
Motorsports Museum - 0.9 mi
Downtown Birmingham - 0.9 mi
Healthsouth Medical Center - 0.9 mi
16th Street Baptist Church - 0.9 mi
Samuel Ullman Museum - 1.0 mi
Birmingham Museum of Art - 1.0 mi
Sloss Furnaces - 1.1 mi
Vulcan Statue - 1.2 mi
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 1.3 mi
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame - 1.3 mi
Us Army Dept - 1.8 mi
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - 2.0 mi
Carraway Medical Center - 2.0 mi
Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens - 2.1 mi
Downtown Homewood - 2.1 mi
Legion Field - 2.3 mi
Birmingham Zoo - 2.3 mi
Princeton Hospital - 2.6 mi
Birmingham Southern College - 2.7 mi
Rickwood Field - 3.0 mi
Mountain Brook Sports Park - 3.1 mi
Alabama Men's Hall of Fame - 3.2 mi
Samford University - 3.3 mi
Birmingham Ski Club - 3.4 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Birmingham? This hotel has 1698 square feet (158 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.

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.

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

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

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

Suites: 7

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 5

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi

Nightly Parking: $12-

Total Taxes: 17.50%

Total Misc Fees: $3.00 USD

Cancellation: Individuals: 48 hours prior to arrival

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
24-hour health club
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Braille or raised signage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Car recommended
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Coin laundry on site
Computer station
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 1698
Conference space size (meters) - 158
Distance from property (meters) - 483
Distance from property (miles) - 0.3
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Express check-in
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Golfing nearby
Housekeeping on request
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
No rollaway/extra beds available
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Number of restaurants - 1
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Television in common areas
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Visual alarms in hallways
Water-efficient showers only
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Airport & Shuttle Info

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

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

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?

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

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.95 per person Offsite parking fee: USD 14 per day (0.3 mi away) Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

Essential workers only - NO

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.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight 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 rooms in the property.

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.

Is there shuttle service at Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB?

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

Meeting Space

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.

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