The hotel is situated just off I-65 at exit 256 (Oxmoor Road-Homewood). Close at hand are nearby shopping malls, restaurants, night time entertainment, auto service centers, bookstores, downtown Birmingham, and movie theaters. We are only minutes away from Robert Trent Jones Oxmoor Valley golf trail, Legion Field, The Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC), The Birmingham Zoo, The Botanical Gardens, Vulcan Statue, the Galleria Mall, Summitt Mall, Oak Mountain State Park, the Civic Rights District, UAB and Stanford Universities, the largest antique mall in Alabama (Carriage Antiques), historical 5 Points South, and the two newest attractions to the Birmingham area, the McWane Center and Imax Theater, and Visionland Theme Park. This magnificent property does not have its own restaurant, but there are many fine dining locations to choose from in the immediate area. Local restaurants include the Florida Grill, Jim and Nick's BBQ, Shoney;s, and the Waffle House. Guests can also unwind after a busy day at one of th elocal lounges, such as Bennigan's, Glitter Bugs, and Shenaigan's. Rooms are strategically designed to offer the feeling of being home away from home. Room amenities include satellite cable television, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone with voicemail, and wake-up service. **Please note for travel during April 29, 2007-May 1, 2007 and Oct 7-9, 2007 all cancellations must be received 3 days prior to arrival to avoid a 1 night no show charge. For travel during Oct 27-29, 2007 all cancellations must be received 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a 1 night no show charge.**