John Hand Club Hotel

Hotels
Independent
10 (86 reviews)
17 20th Street North, Suite 700, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203 , Birmingham , US

Facilities

Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Electric car charging station
Shared microwave
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Spacious rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
10
No specific mention of cleanliness, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Guests mentioned excellent service experiences.
Location
10
Multiple mentions of great location and proximity to restaurants.
Room Quality
10
Described as spacious and well-decorated.
Amenities
10
Positive sentiment about amenities like shower pressure.
Value for Money
10
Guests feel the hotel provides great value for the experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Nearby dining options received positive mentions.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is highly positive with plans to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:57

Property Description

Charming Historic Hotel
This elegant hotel, established in 1912, offers a smoke-free environment and a warm ambiance for your stay.
Complimentary Breakfast and High-end Amenities
Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast each morning and take advantage of amenities such as luggage storage, elevator access, and a shared microwave.
Cozy Rooms and Convenient Location
Relax in one of the 6 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms with modern comforts like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Unwind in private bathrooms with plush bathrobes.
Explore downtown Birmingham with ease, located minutes away from popular attractions and just a short drive from the airport.
Ready to experience charm and convenience in Birmingham? Book your stay at John Hand Club Hotel now!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • General

    Property is cleaned with disinfectant

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Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 86 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
T
Teresa
10
Wonderful hotel!
Pros:

Very nice, renovated hotel. Love the decor & their suites are spacious. Can't say enough about the water pressure in the shower! 🙂

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
D
Donna partner
10
Pros:

This is the best boutique hotel in Bham! Really close to tons of dining options, parking just off of Morris Ave (looks like a street in the UK)!

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
J
Johnny partner
10
Pros:

Outstanding experience. Our new place to stay when in Birmingham.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
J
jay
10
Excellent
Pros:

Don't overlook this GEM. Really cool hotel in a historic building. Only 7 rooms available tucked away on the 7th floor. Spacious, clean, and shower pressure in the bomb. 5-7 minute walks to a great array of restaurants. Will be back next time in town.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
L
Luke partner
10
Pros:

Best hotel in Birmingham in my opinion. There are only about a half dozen rooms so it's very quiet. The rooms are great, with plenty of space. The common area with the kitchen and indoor and outdoor sitting areas is very nice, and again, due to the small size it's always quiet. The location is also incredible, as your within walking distance to multiple nice restaurants, and anything beyond that is a quick Uber/Lyft. My wife and I have stayed multiple times, and will definitely be back again in the future.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
V
Valina
10
Pros:

We would stay here again in the future

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
P
Philip
10
Fabulous
Pros:

7 units on 1 floor of the building. First class operation. Heavy Suite was large, comfortable and clean. Free parking (next door) is easy & secure. Appears to be recent remodel. Angie at front desk was wonderful. Great location with good dining in walking distance. Felt safe walking in the area. Absolutely 100% satisfied with experience.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
J
Jackson
10
Pros:

Great property very friendly staff.

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
H
Heath
10
Pros:

Check in host was exceptional in helping with dinner and parking.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
R
Richard partner
10
Pros:

Great stay so close to dinner and the concert we were attending. Would highly recommend if you are going to a show at the Alabama Theatre or the Lyric

2025-03-26 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
10
Can't say enough good things
Pros:

I'm inclined to try and keep this place a secret so it's available still and at a reasonable price next time we are in Birmingham but this little gem deserves the good review.
There was not much information online about this "hotel" but the photos and reviews I did find gave me enough confidence to book and boy was it worth it.
This hotel is actually just seven (I believe) suites located on one floor of the historic John Hand building. We stayed in the Cobblestone suite which I felt had the best set up and was the only room with access to the shared balcony (shared from the common area)
Upon arrival and checking in you'll be given key card access to the elevators to the 7th floor.
The common area and hotel floor is stunning. Marble floors and high end lights and fixtures. There is a small kitchen area with snacks and coffee. There was a mini fridge where we kept our leftover pizza after dinner.
The rooms were all booked for the evening but we only saw one other couple. There was no noise inside the hotel and very little road noise in the Cobblestone room. The other rooms might have more noise as they are on the main street.
Guests of the hotel have access to the rooftop lounge and bar which made for a nice time before heading out to our Valentines dinner and concert.
Parking was easy.

2025-03-26 via Nuitee
C
Christian
10
Pros:

Highly recommend!

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
W
William partner
10
Pros:

First time going with my partner for his birthday & we both enjoyed it!

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
E
Erika family
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels in Birmingham! Love it and highly recommend!

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
J
j
10
Pros:

Fantastic!

2025-01-08 via Nuitee
J
Jason family
4
Pros:

When we arrived around 10 pm there was only a security guard to give us our key. We had two large suites, but when we went on the elevator to our rooms there was only one large suite and a smaller room. Surprised, I went downstairs to get a key for our room that we had already paid for, a large suite. The security guard didn’t know anything, and there was no other staff.to their credit, the security personnel called the manager and inquired about our room. That was when we were told our original room had a water leak, and they had given us a smaller room instead. I understand the swapping of rooms, but not telling us in advance was not great concerning the price we paid for the full suite. I had to ask for a reduced rate, it was not offered. In my smaller suite, the bathroom faucets would spin when tried to turn them on. I had to hold the base in order to get them to turn on, and when I opened the hot water there was no actual hot water. For this price point the overall experience and maintenance of the rooms are definitely not up to par. We will stay elsewhere next time.

2024-12-28 via Nuitee
M
Mackenzie family_with_children
10
Pros:

super friendly staff and super cool place to stay!

2024-12-23 via Nuitee
W
Wallace partner
10
Pros:

Our suite was comfortable in every way (bed, shower, living room, common area). My wife and I loved our stay and wished every hotel was so nice. Also, the staff was uniformly helpful and gracious.

2024-12-03 via Nuitee
C
Carol
10
Pros:

Amazing
So close to wonderful dining!

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Pros:

Great location

2024-11-03 via Nuitee