Ten miles south of Birmingham and a 25 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport, is the community of Inverness, Ala. Along U.S. 280, which links Inverness to downtown Birmingham, are hotel lodging options with ratings ranging from two stars to four stars, and prices ranging from $50 to $200 per night.
This Holiday Inn Express offers standard amenities (indoor pool, breakfast, Wi-Fi and business services) two miles from shopping. Restaurants from pubs to upscale wine bars are all located within a 10-mile radius. As of August 2010, the average nightly rate range was $79 - $91, including a complimentary buffet or continental breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Birmingham -- Inverness 280
156 Resource Center Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-776-6370
hiexpress.com
The Birmingham/Inverness Residence Inn--also within 10 miles of Inverness' activities, restaurants and attraction--is an extended-stay hotel. Suites include free wired Internet access (wireless available in public areas), full kitchens, business services and complimentary breakfast. As of August 2010, nightly rates range from $149 (penthouse suite) to $154 (two-bedroom penthouse suite).
Residence Inn Birmingham Inverness
3 Greenhill Pkwy.
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-991-8686
marriott.com
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Inverness, less than five miles from I-459, is within 15 minutes of most dining and shopping options. In addition to standard amenities such as free access to a pool and computer/printer and a complimentary breakfast, this Hyatt features 24-hour ,made-to-order room service and free Wi-Fi. Depending on the type of room reserved (queen, two queen, king), daily rates range from $76 to $104, as of August 2010.
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Inverness
4686 Hwy. 280 East
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-995-9242
birminghaminverness.place.hyatt.com
