Stay at Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW by IHG. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms near Alabama Adventure and Red Mountain Park.
Visitors appreciate the comfortable suites, attentive service, and convenient location, making it a solid choice for extended stays and nearby recreational activities.
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Candlewood Suites Bessemer - Birmingham SW by IHG is a 4.4-rated extended stay hotel offering practical accommodations in a convenient Bessemer location. Situated at 5430 Academy Way, the property provides easy access to local attractions and transportation, including a 26-minute drive to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Guests appreciate the comfortable, spacious suites equipped with kitchenettes, which cater well to longer visits and self-catering needs.
The hotel features a range of amenities designed for convenience and relaxation, including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center, and business center. It is pet-friendly and offers accessible facilities, making it suitable for a variety of travelers. The property also provides a gated parking lot with video surveillance and a large outdoor pavilion with a fire pit and grills, which guests have noted as favorable communal spaces.
Nearby recreational options include Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure water park, Red Mountain Park’s scenic trails and zip lines, and the natural hiking opportunities at Moss Rock Preserve. The setting is well suited to visitors interested in sightseeing and outdoor activities, although the overall score for local exploration is moderate at 3.3 out of 5.
Reviews highlight attentive and friendly staff, consistently clean and well-maintained rooms, and a functional layout that supports extended stays. Some guests have mentioned the indoor pool was less inviting due to its temperature, and the pull-out couch bed is not always functional, reflecting a mixed but generally positive guest experience. The hotel’s location among several other nearby lodging options offers additional flexibility for travelers in the area.
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An excellent stay so far I am still staying at the hotel, but I didn't want to wait until the end to share what a great time I am having. Since my arrival, the service has been exceptional: the staff is very friendly, attentive and always willing to help. The room is comfortable, clean and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. The common areas are very well kept and you can feel the effort to maintain a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. In addition, the location is very convenient, and so far everything has exceeded my expectations. If the rest of my stay continues like this, I will definitely consider coming back on future visits. Thank you for making this trip such a pleasant experience!
We were very impressed with the rooms and amenities!! The suites had a fully stocked kitchen and nice bathroom with such a well designed layout. You can tell this is a property that is cared about because the people were so nice and welcoming! We will definitely be back next time we need to stay in the area.
This staff is really great. Rooms are clean and have a kitchenette. So you can cook for yourself. Full breakfast buffet that is great as well. I didnt use the pool but it was clean and occupied a lot. Outside firepit under a covered Pavillion with grills and a big tv which was great for superbowl Sunday. Lots of places to eat nearby.
Clean comfortable rooms, nice spacious hotel, large Pavilion for grilling and entertaining with fire pit and large-screen tv. Indoor swimming pool outdoor Sun deck. The two hotels are conjoined and function as one. Gated parking and video surveillance for added security food and shopping Shore Drive Away travel well
The staff was so nice and helpful and I received great customer service at the front desk. I enjoyed my stay and I will definitely come again.
Great hotel. I love the kitchen, the whole suite was very spacious. The pull out couch is unfortunately not very functional as a bed. We checked out the pool and it seemed pretty cold for an indoor pool so we never used it. The breakfast was nice Large gated parking lot. We loved the seating area with the gorgeous gas fireplace.
I actually stay at a Holiday Inn Express and Suites last night! It is somehow connected to the Candlewood Suites. I was absolutely thrilled with the rest I got while a guest there. Very cozy and comfy bed.
This was our first adventure at a Candlewood Suites. We were soooo impressed. The rooms (especially the beds) are stellar, the cleanliness was exceptional, the parking was ample... all-in-all a great night's sleep.
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