Best Western Carlton Suites

Hotels
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Best Western
8.4 (1201 reviews)
140 State Farm Parkway , Birmingham , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff
Location
Value for Money
Food Quality
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Room Quality Problems
Amenities Not Available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Reviews mentioned issues like sticky floors and bed bugs.
Service
9.2
Consistently positive feedback regarding staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.74
Described as convenient and near restaurants and retail.
Room Quality
7.69
Some complaints about cleanliness and functionality of amenities.
Amenities
7.72
Indoor pool was unavailable, causing disappointment.
Value for Money
8.68
Affordable pricing for the services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Breakfast was rated positively by multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall a decent stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:29

Property Description

Indulge in Comfort and Convenience

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy a daily hot breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, and non-smoking rooms with modern facilities like a microwave and refrigerator.

Stay Connected and Fit: Benefit from free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a fitness center, and free parking for a hassle-free stay.

Explore Nearby Attractions: Located near the University of Alabama Birmingham, Splash Adventure Waterpark, and Birmingham Museum of Art, our hotel is the perfect base to discover the city.

Book your stay at Best Western Carlton Suites for a memorable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the elevator will be unavailable from until November 30, 2025. During this period, guests must use the stairs.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
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
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1201 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Sarah • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Young • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Family that ran the place was so nice. Bed was super comfy.

Cons:

The floor in our room turned the soles of our socks black, lol.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
2
Dirty, smelly, but convenient.
Pros:

The staff was nice and the area has lots of food and even a Walmart Supercenter across the street. So it’s a convenient location. The rooms are also very big.

Cons:

It’s disgusting. We had a tiny roach, the floors were very sticky and dirty, the room in total was just gross and outdated, it was very humid, the AC/heat system carried a horrid smell, and you can hear EVERYTHING that’s going on outside the room and next door. Would have been a much better stay if they would take more time to detail the room during cleaning and replace dirty lamps. One of our keys didn’t work properly. Also felt very unsafe, you can tell there’s some “interesting” activity going on there, and our door handle was broken.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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walton • family_with_children • us
2
Very awful smelling and not very clean. Will not stay at any of the best western locations due to our experience at this
Pros:

Nice location very convenient

Cons:

Room smelled like sewage and very bad. Dirty sock which I reported in the floor by window. Smell was so bad had to go to cvs and get air fresheners. Very bad experience

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Teona • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Alex • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Front desk/owner was so friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Ice bucket, coffee machine, room floors, and stairs were not clean.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • couple • us
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Stone • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

They had a great staff the rooms were very clean and neat and the breakfast was good too

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • us
9
Nice little hideaway in Birmingham
Pros:

Easy access to interstate and shopping if needed.

Cons:

Nothing. It was great!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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DELORES • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • us
3
This stay just wasn't up to Best Western standards.
Pros:

location, price

Cons:

Bathroom floor was sticky. Several times throughout the night the guests in the room above us were moving about their room and we could hear footsteps. We had had a long drive and were exhausted so we were able to go right back to sleep but it wasn't a good nights sleep. In the morning the smell of whatever they were smoking or vaping had entered through the bathroom vent. It wasn't marijuana but whatever it was it was extremely strong. We packed up and left without shaving or showering. No breakfast. We just got out as quickly as we could. The thought of that toxic smell in the room while we slept was very disturbing. I did stop by the front desk and notified the staff. They asked what room we were in and said that they were sorry this had happened and why hadn't we ask for another room? We didn't smell that odor until we stepped into the bathroom in the morning. I feel like we should have gotten a refund or a credit toward another stay but nothing was offered. I do understand that you can't control what guests do especially when it is discovered after the fact, but we will think twice before we book again at Best Western.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ute • extended_group • us
4
Staff was friendly but overall facility in room was unclean
Pros:

Room had 1 coackroach running out of blanket,floor sticky & dirty, bad chemical smell, smelled like Indian cooking, bathroom edges unclean. So sad to see Best Western chains go down in cleanliness and up in price no way can I go back to that BW in AL

Cons:

Smell, roach, uncleanliness of room, my husband has cancer on our way to MO but that stay was not good for him to breath.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
10
I would definitely stay again
Pros:

Centrally located for the purpose of my stay

Cons:

Owner and staff were excellent in their communication

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jill • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kelly johana • couple • be
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee