Hampton Inn

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 09 Aug 2011 rated 5 out of 10.

The pictures on the website give a false representation of the hotel. The room I stayed in was not worth the amount of money I paid. Didn't realize until later that the hotel was located near the county jail.

Positives: It was convenient to the place I needed to go and some of the surrounding sites.

Negatives: It was not worth the price paid.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 02 Oct 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

Very bad. Went for a hair show booked with them because I was assured of shuttle to and from the hair show. When we got there we had to wait over an hour for our room. Then we were told we could not do the shuttle because of the hair show. I told them that is why I booked with them, for the shuttle. I did not know where a lot of things were in the area and how to get back and forth. I was told it was only a half a mile we could walk. I was not walking at night! The valet was a long wait and they could not find a car which pushed us behind. I think they should give us a discount for all the trouble. Never again will I stay there.

Positives: Beds were ok.

Negatives: Was a lot of waiting and was not prepared for all the hairdressers. Kept running out of breakfast items.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 07 Feb 2007 rated 9 out of 10.

It was convenient and comfortable and met my needs for the night. I would stay there again.

Positives: Staff was friendly and helpful.

Negatives: NA.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Aug 2006 rated 6 out of 10.

They should have their room quality level more consistent than what I have experienced the two times I have stayed there in the last 4 months.

Positives: I love the historic significance and decor of the hotel.

Negatives: My room was far less exciting than the last time I stayed there; they let the place kind of go.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 06 Aug 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Good food pleasant amenities friendly staff would return.

Positives: Relax atmosphere good food.

Negatives: Satisfied.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 12 Jul 2006 rated 4 out of 10.

During the remainder of 2006, the hotel is undergoing renovations. The onsite dining/room service are very sub par at this time.

Positives: Historic factor.

Negatives: The hotel was in transition. Terrible restaurant/room service.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 11 Jul 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

It was a very pleasant experience for my husband, children and me. We did not expect to have our children with us, but due to unforeseen events we did. The hotel accommodated our needs to double beds and the room was the largest we have ever been in. It was perfect for all 6 of us (children ages 5mo.-10). Free parking on curb was a bonus, too. Only 3 blocks from civic center.

Positives: The room that we stayed in was so spacious and big.

Negatives: No microwave or refrigerator.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 11 Jul 2006 rated 1 out of 10.

Smelled musty, no ice machine, very few conveniences. glasses in room not replaced after we used them. I would not stay there again under any circumstance. Valet parking was outrageous at 16.00 per day with no other choice. Not what I had hoped for. Very disappointed.

Positives: Ummm. I could watch GAC on cable.

Negatives: The carpet needed cleaning, there was no ice machine, 16.00 per day for valet parking and no other choice! This made me a bit angry.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 07 Jul 2006 rated 1 out of 10.

"wow this hotel ........!" that is a quote from my oldest son (8) and also my wife. We check in, did not go to our room, went and got something to eat and shop. Then we went to our room. We were in our room for may be 15 minutes while I got hotel reservations on my cell phone. We left and went to a nicer, better hotel.

Positives: Staff was nice.

Negatives: Small rooms and bad smell.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 06 Jul 2006 rated 2 out of 10.

This hotel is very run down and dark. I checked out a day early so that I would not have look at the awful dark room.

Positives: Old world character.

Negatives: Rooms are worn out.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 11 Jun 2006 rated 6 out of 10.

Cool ol' Southern Hotel in downtown Birmingham. Only complaint is that they dinged me for $17 in parking.

Positives: Nice Ol' Southern Hotel.

Negatives: I got dinged for $17 parking charge.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 05 Jun 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

Very nice hotel with a very nice staff. Looks like they could ship me my cell phone charger I left behind, however.

Positives: Very quiet! Nice staff, very helpful. Some of the best staff I have ever experienced anywhere in the country.

Negatives: Accidentally left my cell phone charger in the room when we left. They have made no effort to get it to me.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 31 May 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Very pleasant. staff is very friendly overall everything was great. Thank you.

Positives: Almost everything.

Negatives: Parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 30 May 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Overall a good hotel experience.

Positives: The staff was very helpful.

Negatives: The rooms are small and a bit cramped..

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 30 May 2006 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel was very charming with large rooms and an ideal location for business, however, at night, downtown shuts down, and when we ventured out to find dining locations, the exits we took were not in a good part of town and dining was non-existent. The staff had directed us to a restaurant down the street from the hotel, but when we got there, they were closing their doors at 9 pm. There was no close by shopping, eating or entertainment, just simply a good place to sleep and leave, and the reader needs to be informed there is a heavy parking charge, so when you factor in parking, this was not a good money deal.

Positives: Large room, friendly staff, good location for business, but not leisure.

Negatives: Parking was an additional amount.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 26 May 2006 rated 1 out of 10.

Absolutely Horrid. Billed as a "historic" hotel, in actuality it is just old and decrepit The common areas are nice; but the rooms are barely adequate: windows painted closed, "marble" bathrooms are Home Depot tile (poorly installed at that!), there is a surcharge for Internet access, $20 valet parking with NO OPTIONS, basic cont. breakfast, very small rooms unless you opt for an executive suite at three times the cost.

Positives: Quality bed linens.

Negatives: No Parking.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 16 May 2006 rated 3 out of 10.

We were pleased with the price of the hotel.

Positives: It was in the historic district.

Negatives: I was charged $18. to park my truck! The shower was broke!

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 10 May 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

This is an excellent value for a business traveler in downtown Birmingham. However, Birmingham is not yet revitalized and pretty much shuts down on the weekends. If you are traveling on the weekend to attend an event it is fine, otherwise I would choose a different location. The lounge is open until 12:00, but shuts down by 10:00 on weekends because it is so slow. The rooms are small - typical city rooms. The linens need to be upgraded - they are more in line with a Holiday Inn. The access to the Y is greater - except their hours are very limited on weekends.

Positives: Nice lounge and lobby.

Negatives: No nearby restaurants or other facilities on weekends.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 May 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel was wonderful, excellent service from the minute that we arrived until the moment we left.

Positives: Wonderful location, hotel is very nice and historic, We had excellent service.

Negatives: Everything was perfect.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 24 Apr 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

Great small hotel in Downtown Birmingham. I would never pay there asking price.

Positives: Great Staff

Negatives: The TV went out and the hotel never apologized.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 21 Apr 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was very nice they have restored it to its former glory. It was like steeping back in time . The staff was very nice and made our stay there very good. We would stay there again if the need arose.

Positives: It was very nice and clean .It was built in the early 1900 they had very nice clean rooms. I would recommend it to anyone tnx for your help with find it.

Negatives: Not in the best part of town but we felt safe there.