Holiday Inn Select

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 Jul 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

The linens and furniture in the room had been upgraded (renovated). However, there were little things like the towel bar not being completely screwed into the wall that left the room feeling unfinished and not well maintained. The pool was clean, and we had a great time the two times we used it. The staff was extremely nice and helpful.

Positives: The location downtown was great-right across from a park.

Negatives: Did not feel it was 3 star worthy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 11 Dec 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Well maintained older hotel, quiet, and not much in way of restaurant or lounge.

Positives: Quiet.

Negatives: Few restaurants were nearby.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Dec 2010 rated 2 out of 10.

The hotel rooms were small and outdated with decor and structural upkeep. Our room was supposed to be non-smoking, and it had obviously been smoked in because of smell and cigarette burns. The hallway structures were falling apart, like the air conditioning vents and structures. The tile in the bathrooms needed redoing.

Positives: The beds were comfortable.

Negatives: We asked for a non-smoking room, and it smelled like smoke. The rooms and halls need structural improvements. The rooms were very small.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 18 Oct 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

Cordial, friendly staff, but the hotel decor and atmosphere.

Positives: Good location and relative to business needs.

Negatives: The facility is very dated - lobby and rooms.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Oct 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

The first room I had had a problem with the toilet the second room had brown water when running the shower.

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: It was horrible.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 28 Nov 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Clean and convenient. Nice fitness center. Two computers in business with printer and fax.

Positives: Clean, convenient and good facilities.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 28 Oct 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

I thought the hotel was okay. Apparently the doors and walls were paper thin. The guests in the hallway could be heard easily. Was kept up from the noise the first night.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Walls were very thin, could hear people in hallway.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Oct 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

The hotel has seen its better days, however attempts are made to make one feel comfortable. Doors are spot painted to cover up issues, versus painting the entire door. TV remote worked sporadically. Front desk service, bar service and restaurant service were very good and personable.

Positives: The room on the courtyard was very nice overlooking the garden area.

Negatives: To get to your room you had to walk quite a bit.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Oct 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was in a prime location. The staff was very friendly. The only complaints that I did not like about the hotel was that the hotel did not honor your membership in their holiday inn club. I had my membership number and still was told to pay for breakfast and it cost 40 dollars in the hotel restaurant. We also ordered room service. If we had used our holiday inn discount card we would have received bonus points.

Positives: The hotel staff was very friendly and the hotel was clean.

Negatives: I did not like the fact that the hotel laundry service was very slow. I had to call 3 times to get additional washcloths which delayed our plans.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 06 Aug 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

My daughter and I had stayed here before and we loved it. When my boyfriend wanted to go somewhere I told him about Huntsville and this hotel. We had a wonderful time!!!

Positives: Great location.

Negatives: Pool was very cloudy..not clean.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Jul 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

It was an old Hilton changed to a Holiday Inn. This is a full service hotel at a very convenient location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My children were very impressed with the staff. They made them fell very special. I would recommend this hotel to any one traveling with family or on business.

Positives: More than I expected. I would recommend this hotel.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 07 May 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

This hotel was in a great central location, easy to get to shopping, Space Center, Botanical Gardens, etc. Easy walk to historic district and hospital area, nice park with a pond and the art museum. Clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly but did have to be asked several times before we finally received extra pillows. Starbucks in the lobby was nice/fast. Free parking.

Positives: Location, free parking, comfortable rooms.

Negatives: Staff who had to be asked 3 times to bring extra pillows.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 01 May 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

Had to change a room since the shower has only Luke warm water. Sometimes I had to run the water for 30 minutes before hot water comes up. Never know whether I will get Luke warm water or hot water when I take a shower.

Positives: Comfortable beds.

Negatives: Bad plumbing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 22 Apr 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

I like the hotel. I did not realized it was 10 minutes ride to University of Alabama. I really was looking for something that was close the University. This is convenient if all your activities are downtown. My head hit the pillows and I was out like the light. I will like a pair of those pillows.

Positives: I really felt safe.

Negatives: My room did not have cold water.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 22 Apr 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

This is a hotel that is showing its age.

Positives: Location and parking.

Negatives: Public restrooms were not spotless.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Nov 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

We were barely there long enough to sleep. It was one of the better Holiday Inns we have experienced.

Positives: Very friendly staff.

Negatives: Inconvenient location.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 15 Oct 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

The room smelled bad. This hotel needs a remodel. The staff was helpful and friendly. The room seemed dark. The hotel was in a great location for our needs.

Positives: It was centrally located.

Negatives: Our room smelled bad. The hotel in general was in disrepair.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Sep 2008 rated 3 out of 10.

This may have been a 2.5 star hotel 20 years ago. Know it is just run down.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Everything else.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 12 Sep 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

We got a free happy hour and breakfast. Also, the room was nicer than usual. Without those amenities, I would not have considered it worth the price.

Positives: Bed, linens were great.

Negatives: Food on floor under dresser.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 12 Sep 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Still a 2.5 star, on the way to a 2 without some renovations in common areas. Staff was amazingly helpful and friendly.

Positives: Bed was extremely comfortable. Also, as a Priority Club member, I was given access to a concierge level breakfast area.

Negatives: Property is a little old, still has some Hilton stuff around. I don't know how long it's been since the brand switch.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 12 Sep 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

The bed was very comfortable, the shower was adequate but the bathroom lighting was poor. Very spacious rooms, and although the hotel was aged, it was clean and well kept. The room AC unit was noisy though, and did not have a temperature control so it ran constantly. We wish we had brought our swimsuits since the pool was outdoors but private. Very personable and professional hotel personnel; all in all we would stay there again.

Positives: Beds were very comfortable; room was spacious.

Negatives: View outside our window was unsightly; bathroom lighting was poor, AC unit was noisy and antique.