Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8 (566 reviews)
50 State Farm Parkway , Birmingham , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Uncomfortable mattress
Cleanliness issues in public areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, such as a dirty bathtub and trash in the hallways.
Service
9.68
Outstanding service from staff, particularly highlighted by multiple guests.
Location
9.22
Convenient location with proximity to amenities and wheelchair-friendly.
Room Quality
7.17
Mentioned discomfort with mattress and need for room upgrades.
Amenities
7.7
Basic amenities available, but some were not functioning properly.
Value for Money
7.16
Expensive dog fees and issues with room quality suggest a lower value.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast selection could be improved, but generally satisfactory.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall good experience, despite some issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:02

Property Description

Fully Equipped Kitchen and Pull-Out Sofa Bed
Experience the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen and the comfort of a pull-out sofa bed in every guest room at Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood.

Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court, and Fitness Center
Enjoy a variety of recreational activities during your stay with access to an outdoor pool, tennis court, and fitness center at Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood.

Convenient Location
Located just 3 miles from the University of Alabama Birmingham and 10 miles from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood offers easy access to key destinations.

Book your stay at Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood now for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of $75 fee per 7 night stay and $150 for all longer stays thereafter applies. A maximum of 2 dogs per room is allowed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 5 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 14.29
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 566 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 7.16
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Thi solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

Just ok

Cons:

The kitchen and kitchen utensils were dirty and not enough for cooking.
The cooking utensils were in such poor condition that cooking was impossible. No shampoo, no bath shower. Breakfast every morning with the same food.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Kendrick couple us
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Shannon family_with_children us
5
Over priced and in desperate need of updates
Pros:

Very nice workers. Beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Dated, dirty, bathroom had water damage and mold, weird smell throughout unit, couch was broken.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Tonya solo_traveller us
10
The Staff and Management Team help me get through a stressful time
Pros:

Friendly & Helpful Staff

Cons:

I had no complaints

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Timeka family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The rooms was clean spacious. Kitchenette and all nice.

Cons:

The rooms was a little confusing we had to go to two different buildings to get to our rooms. The rooms are not in the same buildings. It's 3 different buildings we was the last building but dnt know it and unloading our things twice. That was a headache 😫 it would have been nice to know that. The lady who checked us in was on the property by her herself so she was to busy i guess to let us know little details. Overall it was a nice stay.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Very nice place

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Clark couple us
3
Unkept property and overworked staff that couldn’t keep up with the demands.
Pros:

The lady that checked us in was pleasant. She was doing the best she could to keep up although she didn’t have any help.

Cons:

There was a roach in the kitchen that we discovered that evening. We were told someone could spray the room but we declined as it was 1 in the morning and why would we want them to spray while we were in the room? The rooms were sold out so we had no options but to stick it out. The shower didn’t work and by the time we realized it and maintenance arrived we didn’t have time to shower before going to our event, and there was no soap in the shower dispenser. Overall the room and hotel was unkept. The pictures and reviews we read prior to booking were misleading.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jimenez couple us
9
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Chantel couple us
8
Pros:

Beds was comfortable room was clean

Cons:

Kids running the hall

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jude couple nz
6
Adequate for a short stay.
Pros:

Cheapest price point for area.

Cons:

Tired property. Very basic breakfast. No oil had basics only. Not near anything really. Need a car.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Reggie family_with_children us
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Sondra couple us
10
Good stay
Pros:

Customer services was excellent thanks for a great stay😄

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Sharmaine family_with_children us
7
Short Yet Pleasant
Pros:

The setup of the room, and the location - for it is near many stores.

Cons:

...

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple us
5
Overall stay was okay
Pros:

It was close to our event

Cons:

There was hair in the shower, out of soap for shower, bed was very uncomfortable.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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MacKenzie couple us
6
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children us
7
I liked the place for the value and size of the room
Pros:

The suite was perfect for sharing with a coworker.
It was nice having the breakfast and the staff was great.

Cons:

The TV in the living room did not work properly but that was a minor thing, the bedroom TV's worked fine.
The hallways always smelled like marijuana. Big turn off, and the reason for the lower score on the family friendly question.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Courtney family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Apartment like room

Cons:

The bathroom was dirty, there were yellow streaks going to down the inside of the door. It looked like urine bit I did not investigate to see if it actually was.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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John couple us
10
Very nice
Pros:

The accommodations were very nice and the staff were very helpful.

Cons:

Not being closer to the elevator because my husband is handicapped.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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DeAntranese couple us
10
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Robbyn couple ca
3
What is that smell
Pros:

Room.size was good. Had table.kitchenette large bathroom. Also had windows that could open

Cons:

The whole place had a funly smell. I always travel with Febreze so sprayed room and furniture etc and opened windows and turned air conditioning on to try to alleviate smell from room. It was ok but hallway and especially checking area was bad. Did not stay for breakfast. Very close to highway so to continue our trip south it was a quick drive to highway

2026-03-01 via Nuitee