Clanton, Alabama is a small town on Interstate 65, about halfway between Birmingham and Montgomery. To the northeast is Talledega National Forest and 10 miles east is Mitchell Lake, making it a great spot for exploring the outdoors. The area has a lot of fruit farms, and it is called the peach capital of the state. A peach park is located at the edge of town. There are plentiful options for hotels along the interstate in this area.
The Best Western in Clanton is just off the Interstate and has 53 rooms on two floors. There are standard rooms and suites. The suites have a separate couch and coffee table, as well as refrigerator and microwave. Pets are allowed with a $10 per pet fee, and children 12 and under stay free with a paying adult in the room. There are rooms for the handicapped. A free breakfast is served. The exit is at U.S. Highway 31, about a mile from town. There are many fast food restaurants in the vicinity; heading into town, check out the fried chicken at Clara's Country Cafe on Logan Road.
The Days Inn is also at the U.S. Highway 31 exit just south of Clanton. This hotel has about 100 rooms and has banquet facilities and meeting rooms. The hotel has a free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The Peach Park is a half-mile away, and the town of Clanton is less than a mile to the north. There are many fast food eateries in the immediate area, and local cooking can be had at Southern Recipe, a mile further up the road toward Clanton.
The GuestHouse Inn of Clanton is at the exit closest to town, which is Lake Mitchell Road that becomes Second Street in town. This hotel has 73 one-room suites, which have beds and a small couch. Rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. The GuestHouse has meeting rooms, a business center, an outdoor pool and a fitness center available. Three rooms are outfitted for the handicapped. Pets are allowed in some rooms with a fee. Head into downtown for some local food. Helen's Place on Second Avenue, and Main Street Cafe, are two local favorites.
The Key West Inn is on U.S. Highway 31, a few hundred feet from the exit off Interstate 65 going toward Clanton. Key West hotels have a Victorian style exterior, with shutters and gingerbread trim, giving them a Key West feel. Inside colors have a tropical flavor as well. This hotel has 43 rooms spread over two floors. There are handicap accessible rooms. Pets are allowed and there is an outdoor pool. Local home cooking is available at Southern Recipe, and there are several fast food establishments nearby.
