Best Western Gardendale

Hotels
Best Western
842 Thompson St , Gardendale , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Confusing billing
Poor breakfast selection

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Several reviews mention issues such as hair in the sink, a dirty wash rag, and a filthy pool.
Service
9.13
Most reviews highlight helpful and friendly staff, which positively influences the service rating.
Location
9.17
Many guests appreciate the excellent location, being tucked away in a quiet area yet close to the interstate.
Room Quality
8.12
Guests noted comfort in beds but also mentioned some issues with outdated or poorly maintained amenities.
Amenities
7.15
Various complaints about limited breakfast options and insufficient housekeeping services affect this score.
Value for Money
8.61
Reviewers feel that the hotel provides decent value for its price, despite some complaints.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Many comments on breakfast highlight both satisfactory and poor experiences, affecting overall sentiment.
Overall Experience
8.63
Guests generally felt positive about their stay despite some disappointments, leaning towards recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 08:14

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Located in Gardendale, Best Western Gardendale offers easy access to popular attractions such as BJCC and Legion Field, making it a prime choice for travelers looking to explore the area.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities:
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, a desk, TV, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay at Best Western Gardendale.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and 24-Hour Service:
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk for any assistance needed during your stay at Best Western Gardendale.

Experience convenience, comfort, and relaxation at Best Western Gardendale. Book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

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

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • 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

Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Marcelo couple us
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Cindy solo_traveller us
5
Not that great
Pros:

Loved the bed. Very comfortable

Cons:

The jacuzzi only partly worked and the water was backwards. Cold was hot and hot was cold. Cable cut in and out. Swimming pool was green with debris in it

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Julio solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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A. solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Schmidt couple us
10
Pros:

Nice place

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jeff couple us
6
Cons:

Room smelled of mildew mold growing on door frames

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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LaTonya solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Jones couple us
1
My boxer shorts and body wash was stolen
Pros:

My boxer shorts and body wash was stolen

Cons:

My boxer shorts and body wash was stolen

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
6
65neysah Family
2
Huge mold problem.. curious as to how they got their license to operate
Pros:

I have called the health department , Expedia ( who I booked under) and best western corporation . My room was uninhabitable. . My room’s ceiling was covered in mold. The door almost didn’t want to open because the door seemed to be expanded…which is explained by the level of mold throughout the rooms ceiling. The nozzles for the sprinkler system in my room were RUSTED. The sheets on my bed were beyond damp, felt wet. ( and had a fresh looking stain in the middle of them. Oddly enough the furnishings in the room appeared to be brand new. When I asked for a different room they said they were booked even though the parking lot had MINIMAL cars, which is weird. I can not understand all the wonderful ratings this place has???? From my experience I would think it needs to be condemned. Oh, and the person who checked us in acted as if he was unaware of any of these issues….it was NUTS!!!!

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Andrena solo_traveller us
1
I didn’t stay, and do not recommend. Integrity is a must!
Pros:

My reservation was canceled within 8 hours of making it, because I called to let them know I would be checking in late to find out their pool was not usable. I was told I would not be charged yet they have not refunded my credit card! Horrible experience! Their pool is down and literally lied to by the management of this establishment! Avoid at all costs!

Cons:

They lied to me. Dishonest!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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April couple us
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children us
3
Pros:

The workers were really nice and the location was great

Cons:

The pool was 10000”% disgusting. Green and filthy. My daughter who is 2 had to swim in the bathtub because the pool was a huge red flag

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Passport51877517690 Couples Louisville, Kentucky
2
Not The Same
Pros:

We've stayed at this property several times in the past. There is now new ownership. Our arrival was met with buckets and garbage cans on the floor of the entry level. I suppose to catch dripping water? (We should have taken a hint). Once in the room my wife noticed the entry/bathroom floor was slippery. She attempted to wipe up whatever was on the floor but it was just dirty. It appeared to have been mopped with a dirty mop. We called the front desk and they promptly came and mopped it. The Wi-Fi would work for a minute and then not. The shower had zero bath gel - only shampoo and conditioner. We should have left but were worn out from traveling all day. We had a reservation to stay there the next week but cancelled it upon checking out. Breakfast was good.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
9
917ryleeh Family
2
BEDBUGS
Pros:

We have always stay at the Gardendale best western. And had no issues but this time was disgusting. I have a 20 month old and his feet were filthy after walking and the room floors for 10 minutes. There was dried blood on pillows. As we are packing our car to leave another customer came up and asked if we had trouble with our room. They had claimed to been bitten by bedbugs. My grandfather went inside after finding bites on my little brother. My grandfather took the workers to our rooms to check them with the worker. The worker claimed to have had a bedbug problem “for a while”. After checking both rooms there were bedbugs found in all 4 beds. Absolutely disgusting!

2026-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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Ralph couple us
7
Great place if you are looking for clean, quite, safe, affordable place to stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Everything was great except for the bed pillows. It was like trying to sleep on an overstuffed sofa pillow. I got very little sleep. Other than that, the place was great. Next time I come stay with you I will bring my own pillow.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Janet couple us
5
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Amelia couple us
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Taliyah couple us
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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heather family_with_children us
7
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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P9866CRmarkh Family
2
Never will I stay here again.
Pros:

Made reservations in February for June 5 no mention of pool being down. Drove 6 hours in car with grandkids pulled in you could hear them groan. Check in asked about pool he said maintenance he could get us to go to partner 3 miles down road we checked in. We go to rooms as you walk down the 1st floor hall it smell of chemical. We open our door about half way you couldn’t open no futher had to put shoulder to get open. As we started to up pack our granddaughter knock on door said there room didn’t have a bathroom I told her yes it did the door to bathroom was stuck so bad it had to be pulled hard to open. My son decided to take kids to their partner hotel to go to pool well there pool was also closed. As we sat in our room my eyes got burning from the smell and all the other issues we decided to leave. Call there complaint line with no response from their corporate office is the manager at the hotel. I should have called health department on them.

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor