Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gardendale - Birmingham North

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Microtel Inns & Suites
7.8 (697 reviews)
850 Odum Road , Gardendale , US
+1 205-631-6320

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (accommodating and attentive breakfast attendant)
Convenient, central location with nearby food and stores
Comfortable beds for many guests
Good value/price for short stays noted by several reviewers
Breakfast and coffee generally acceptable
Cons:
Repeated cleanliness problems: stains, hair/soap in tubs, dirty floors, musty smells, and mold
Pool unclean/green and appears neglected
Rooms are often small, outdated, or in need of repair (wobbly toilets, water-damaged furniture)
Limited breakfast options (lacked protein) and some missing amenities (no charging access)
Maintenance and safety issues reported (broken elevator buttons, exterior condition, parking potholes)

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report poor cleanliness: stained sheets, hair and soap in tubs, dirty floors, musty smells, mold in rooms and exterior, and an unclean/green pool.
Service
9.5
Consistently positive mentions: staff described as friendly, helpful, accommodating (including early arrival), and a very helpful breakfast attendant.
Location
9
Frequently praised as convenient and centrally located with nearby food and stores; a few comments about parking/potholes or being hidden were noted but not dominant.
Room Quality
8
Mixed: some comfortable beds and acceptable rooms, but many reports of small/outdated rooms, wobbly toilets, water-damaged furniture, stains, and musty smells.
Amenities
7.5
Breakfast and coffee available and sometimes good, but shortcomings include a neglected pool (green), limited breakfast options, lack of phone charging access, and some broken facilities.
Value for Money
8.5
Mixed perceptions: several guests noted good value or decent price for a short stay, while others felt the hotel was overpriced given condition and needed updates.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast is adequate and coffee is praised, but offerings are limited and some guests noted a lack of protein options.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall mixed but generally positive on return intent: many guests would stay again due to location and staff, balanced against significant cleanliness and maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Nestled in northern Alabama, just 13 miles from vibrant Birmingham, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gardendale offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is thoughtfully equipped with amenities such as Cable TV with HBO, a work desk, hairdryer, and iron, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Fantastic Facilities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, stay connected with free Wi-Fi access, and kick start your day with a delicious continental breakfast. Plus, take advantage of the 24-hour reception, business center, and guest launderette for added convenience.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Gardendale? Book your stay at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham now!

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

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 697 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Ronald • couple • us
3
Cons:

I woke up in the middle of the night to someone attempting to open the connecting door in my room. There were also random people knocking on my door throughout the night. Very scary. Also was disgusting. Hair and dirt all in the bathtub and sink.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • us
8
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
9
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Tamela • couple • us
10
My stay was good
Pros:

Everything was great staff was very friendly

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
5
It was convenient. Will never stay there again
Pros:

The proximity to Bill Nobles Park. Friendly staff.

Cons:

We could not enter the building to check in without help from an employee since the main unit was broken. The entrance also smelled of weed. The next morning, the smell of weed was entering our room through the door. When exiting our room, we had to walk through a cloud of weed smoke to get to the elevator. The entire hotel is in need of an update! The air unit barely functioned.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Isom • extended_group • us
5
Cons:

Our room smelled heavily of cigarette smoke

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Brimley • couple • us
5
Cons:

It didn't feel clean.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • us
10
Nice
Pros:

Clean, quiet, ok breakfast

Cons:

Couldn’t check in at about 2:30 pm unless I wanted to pay 35.00 early check in fee.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Frost • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

The staff was kind. The location was convenient and lots of food/ stores nearby. Beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Hotel is very "old" feeling. Im not sure how old it was. And it was not clean. You could tell someone cleaned but did a crappy job. I was scared to bathe my daughter in the bathtub. Hair and soap left in the bathtub. I think the sheets were clean but stained. Kids feet were dirty from walking on the floor. Toilet was wobbly and bathroom really needed updating.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Shanna • couple • us
9
By nice hotel, great staff and great central location
Pros:

Microtel in gardendale is always very nice and the staff is always friendly and great

Cons:

I usually don't have any issues with this hotel

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
B
Barry • couple • us
10
Good deal
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Not much

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Dymond • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Blue Flower Falcon • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Britney • couple • us
1
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Janiece • solo_traveller • us
5
The room was clean and comfortable but too small
Pros:

The location was good but the breakfast lacked protein

Cons:

The room was super small. I guess that is why it is called Microtel but I didn't know until I saw my room

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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netphillis • couple • us
10
It was amazing
Pros:

Arrived early and they accommodated me

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • extended_group • us
7
It was decent. I don’t plan to visit the location again, however if I did this would be somewhere I would stay again.
Pros:

Conveniently located and friendly staff.

Cons:

The room had a musty smell upon checking in. The floor definitely needed to be cleaned and felt dirty. The night stands were chopping and water damaged and needed to be replaced.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • us
8
We had a good stay. Would come back.
Pros:

Convenient location. Staff was friendly. Room was clean.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee