Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; bathroom 71% negative, service 20% negative

3★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 927 reviews · ~$232/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.2★ guest rating; bathroom 71% negative, service 20% negative

Location & access

4.7★ location/transit/airport access; 6796 km from the city centre

Trust & class

927 reviews, 3-star, 10 amenities

Price fairness

priced above peers of similar quality

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Parking27% positive · 52% negative

Location76% positive · 13% negative

Bathroom21% positive · 72% negative

Service73% positive · 21% negative

Family62% positive · 24% negative

Bar41% positive · 52% negative

BarRestaurant

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiAir conditioningFitness centerFull‑service laundryAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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