Candlewood Suites - Birmingham - Inverness by IHG

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Candlewood Suites
7.5 (514 reviews)
4686 Highway 280 East , Birmingham , US
+1 205-995-9242

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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:
Clean and comfortable rooms reported by many guests
Good, convenient location (close to stores, good for events)
Kitchenette in rooms appreciated
Friendly staff mentioned in several reviews
Reasonable pricing/availability for events
Cons:
Multiple reports of dirt, hairs, odors and leaking fridges
Coffee machines/outlet and breakfast problems
Pool closed seasonally and some amenity outages (ice maker, elevator)
Instances of poor customer service and lost/removed items
High pet fee and some misleading/dated property photos

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed cleanliness: several guests praised very clean rooms, but multiple reviews report dirt, hairs, leaks and unpleasant odors on arrival.
Service
8
Mixed service: staff described as friendly in some reviews, but multiple reports of poor responses to issues (garbage left, lost items, no compensation).
Location
9
Generally positive: multiple guests cited a great, convenient location close to stores and good for events/race weekends.
Room Quality
8
Mostly positive: rooms noted as comfortable and spacious with kitchenettes, but some reports of leaking fridges, smells, non-working TVs and dated fixtures.
Amenities
8
Mixed amenities: kitchenette and basic amenities praised, but pool closures, coffee machine problems, ice-maker/fridge issues and occasional elevator outages were reported.
Value for Money
8.5
Generally viewed as good value by many (reasonable pricing/availability), though high pet fees and unexpected problems lowered perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
5
Negative F&B experience: multiple complaints about coffee (machines out of order / poor quality) and breakfast issues.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed overall: several positive stays (clean, comfortable, good location) but a notable portion of reviews describe serious cleanliness and service failures leading to very negative experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Chic Ambiance and Lifestyle Inspired Amenities
Unwind in style at Candlewood Suites Birmingham - Inverness with our modern and chic ambiance that offers lifestyle-inspired amenities, perfect for extended stays.

Spacious Suites with Work-Friendly Features
Our spacious suites are designed to provide comfort and functionality with oversized desk areas, creating an ideal space for both work and relaxation during your stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy the convenience of our location just off Highway 280, making it easy to explore downtown Birmingham and visit popular attractions like Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and more.

Book your stay at Candlewood Suites Birmingham - Inverness now for a chic and convenient experience during your visit to Inverness!

Important information:

Please note only dogs are permitted at the property.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BHM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 514 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 8
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Cindy • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Have stayed here twice. But what would make it better is if they severed breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • couple • de
1
nightmare
Pros:

nothing literally nothing

Cons:

dirty as hell, dirt, hairs all over, worst place ever seen

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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clark • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

everything

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
6
We slept, we showered, we left.
Pros:

Good location, pretty clean room. Available during race weekend for a reasonable price.

Cons:

Fridge was constantly leaking, and the bathroom smelled like funk. Coffee situation was atrocious, in room and in lobby(machine was out of order).

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tymisha • extended_group • us
1
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • us
10
Great trip
Pros:

Clean and comfortable rooms!

Cons:

Everything

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It was very clean.

Cons:

The pet fee was very high. $75

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • us
10
Will return- great staff!!
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • us
1
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Zwiger • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kirstie • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jamiya • extended_group • us
4
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jairus • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The hotel was nasty, dusty, rusty and old. The photos on booking website were very misleading.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Alexandria • family_with_children • us
2
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Cadeshia • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Garolyn • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Portia • couple • us
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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MAYBANK • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The property was very clean. The location was great all the amenities were there that I needed.

Cons:

There was a faint smell in the room upon entering the property. It smelled like it could be some type of cleaning fluid so I will suggest that they do something about that other than that it was everything was great.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Scott Moore 1969 • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Rooms was very clean and staff was very friendly

Cons:

The pool was closed they said they close it after every labor day

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee