Hotel Indigo - Birmingham Five Points S - UAB by IHG

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Hotel Indigo
7.1 (397 reviews)
1023 20th Street South , Birmingham , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent, attentive service (front desk and valet)
Friendly bar staff
Clean and attractive rooms
Central downtown location
Cons:
Very poor/insubstantial breakfast
Street/main-road noise for rooms facing the road

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Rooms described as beautiful and clean in reviews; no cleanliness complaints otherwise.
Service
8.5
Multiple mentions of excellent front desk, attentive valet (named staff praised), and friendly bar service—overall very strong service.
Location
7
Located in the city center (positive) but several notes about rooms facing the main street with noticeable engine/noise issues.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as beautiful and clean; overall room quality is praised.
Amenities
7
Valet and bar staff are noted positively, but limited discussion of other amenities—standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.1
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews; assigned the target overall rating as a baseline.
Food and Beverage
4
Breakfast described as very poor/insubstantial in one review despite positive notes about bar staff—F&B receives a notably low score due to breakfast criticism.
Overall Experience
7.7
Generally positive overall with strong staff/service and clean rooms, tempered by poor breakfast quality and some street noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Birmingham's Five Points South District, Hotel Highland Downtown offers easy access to local universities and attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a cable TV, work desk, and coffee-making facilities. Suites feature additional comforts like a small refrigerator and sofa bed for extra relaxation.

Business and Leisure Facilities
Our hotel provides a business center with essential services for professionals on the go. Guests can also enjoy access to a fitness center and complimentary weekday newspaper during their stay.

Experience the best of Birmingham at Hotel Highland Downtown. Book now for a memorable stay in Alabama!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please note a maximum of 2 pets are permitted. Only dogs 11 kilograms or less can be accommodated. Charges are applicable for each pet. Contact hotel for details.

Please note that the valet parking hours are 6 am until midnight daily. Self parking is available 24 hours per day .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.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 397 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 7
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 7.7
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tami • solo_traveller • il
7
Pros:

מלון לא גדול ממש במרכז העיר והשירות בדלפק מעולה

Cons:

ארוחת בוקר עלובה. ממש.
החדרים פונים לרחוב הראשי ויש רעש של מנועי מכוניות ואופנועים.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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laurenbS8529ZG • Friends getaway
10
Indigo Rocks!
Pros:

We had an excellent experience at Indigo! The front desk helpers were so accommodating, and our valet, KJ, was also fantastic! Everyone was very helpful and kind, and gave us lots of recommendations for activities around Bham. The room was also beautiful (and clean hehe). Keep up the good work!

2026-08-16 • via Tripadvisor
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susannenO8072CI • Friends getaway
10
Excellent hotel!
Pros:

Great place to stay. The valet Arielle was very sweet, though I didn't valet. The bartender Tamica was very friendly and funny and Ashley at the front desk was an absolute darling to my husband and I. The noise outside probably would have been louder if we were on a lower floor, but overall I cant complain about anything!

2026-05-17 • via Tripadvisor
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L4203UZxaviert • Solo travel
10
Wonderful Service
Pros:

Stayed at Hotel Indigo recently and had such a great experience. Aerial with valet was amazing , always super timely, friendly, and on top of everything. Ashley at the front desk made sure my stay went smoothly and was so welcoming from the start. Tamika at the bar was also incredibly sweet and accommodating. You can tell this team really cares about their guests. Definitely appreciated everyone’s kindness and hard work!

2026-05-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Camper61141642751 • Business
10
Wonderful Hotel!
Pros:

All the employees were very friendly. Even helped get my room colder for the summer! And the Valet Ariell was very nice and took such great care of my vehicle. If your looking for a nice, Hotel, with pleasant staff. Nice in house breakfast, and a nice atmosphere. This would definitely be the place!

2026-05-04 • via Tripadvisor
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jackiehK4389UZ • Family
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

The hotel was awesome but I would like to brag about our valet service, her name was Ariell and she was always there to help with anything she could even if it was nothing but opening the door for you. All of the staff was excellent

2026-03-26 • via Tripadvisor
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madelinel392 • Family
10
Awesome
Pros:

Kayjay was awesome and helped us to take everything to our car before pulling it around for us. This whole stay has been a great experience

2026-03-25 • via Tripadvisor
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timtX9556UJ • Solo travel
10
Friendly, helpful valets
Pros:

Normally don’t like to use valet parking, but in this case Ariel and the other attendant made it a pleasant experience. Great service from all the staff at Hotel Indigo in Birmingham.

2026-03-18 • via Tripadvisor
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KristenC570 • Solo travel • Huntsville, Alabama
8
Awesome staff
Pros:

Traveled for an overnight stay. Older property and some quirks but thanks to the staff, especially Sharykia, great stay. She’s super sweet and kind.

2026-02-23 • via Tripadvisor
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briellej2026 • Solo travel
10
Brielle was really polite and very helpful for getting my belongings and getting me inside and making sure that I was OK
Pros:

The valet attendant Brielle was really nice and she helped me get all my things out the car ok

2026-01-13 • via Tripadvisor
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amynS7518XM • Family
8
Quick Trip
Pros:

Walking distance to lots of good restaurants. Unique and historic vibe. Parking is not ideal but valet parking is available at an extra charge. The options for breakfast were limited but everything was tasty. The rooms were what you expected of a hotel of its age. The air was not adjustable within the rooms. All staff was friendly and helpful.

2025-12-19 • via Tripadvisor
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P2137FQjosephw • Solo travel
10
Valet extraordinaire!
Pros:

The valet experience is always top notch. Aerial and Shay go above and beyond. Always exceeding expectations. My vehicle is always delivered in a prompt timely manner. I’ve never had any safety nor damage concerns. 5 stars out of 5!

2025-12-05 • via Tripadvisor
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691maghenw • Family
10
Great!
Pros:

Nice staff. Great rooms! The valet, Shay was awesome! 😎 would recommend to anyone that is looking for a hotel for a stay at UAB or this area!

2025-12-03 • via Tripadvisor
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cameronhN4451IA • Family
10
KJ is amazing!
Pros:

KJ is amazing. He is so friendly and professional. He always gets our car super fast and opens doors for us. And he took all of our luggage to our room too. Thank you so much for everything!!!

2025-10-25 • via Tripadvisor
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michellejC9259CX • Business
10
Nice people. Great food options.
Pros:

This was a last minute choice since I was rushing to go see Chris Brown, but I was not disappointed! The front desk man Joshton was thoughtful and when the ac in my room wasn’t working they switched me to a cooler one, and they even had free cookies. Valet Arielle was extremely kind. There is also quite a plethora of food options in Five Points, so I was quite satisfied. Definitely would come back again!

2025-10-20 • via Tripadvisor
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H4223MCdanielr • Business
10
Good times at Indigo Hotel
Pros:

Great folks. Aj and Ariel took good care of our car. Lovely people. Everyone at the Hotel was lovely. Was impressed by Joston. A very hard worker.

2025-10-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Sheila • family
8
Pros:

Decent gym, great staff, very clean, but age of building, calling for elevators buttons don’t work great. Must push button continuously till it lights up.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family
6
Pros:

We had a flawless check in process, great valet and housekeeping services, but the breakfast that was included wasn’t the best experience. We waited at a table for a long time only to finally be greeted by a grumpy lady (I can’t blame her too much for being grumpy since she was the only one working the restaurant). The food was fine, but, as a result of this experience, we chose to forfeit our included breakfast the next day and just go to a different restaurant. The other issue we had was the noise outside our window that went on until the early morning hours keeping us from sleeping.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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brad
8
Pros:

Good value

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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adam
6
Pros:

Elevator ended up breaking less than halfway into the stay, being on the 8th floor priop

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee