Best IHG Hotels in Alabama

Located in southern Alabama, The Hotel Indigo Orange Beach – Gulf Shores has 62 rooms and is across the street from the Gulf of Mexico’s white sand beaches (a selling point for recent visitors). Upper-floor guest rooms have beautiful views of either the Gulf of Mexico or Lake Shelby and Gulf State Park. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., guests can take a complimentary shuttle to the newly built Gulf State Park Pier, the Gulf’s second longest pier. Hikers, bikers and nature lovers can enjoy the 15-mile Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, which runs behind the hotel. Amenities include free Wi-Fi access and parking, a 24-hour business center and fitness center and both an indoor and outdoor pool. Food and beverages can be found in the lobby at Southern Grind Coffee and Hunter's Bend Bar & Bites. Pets are welcome, though the limited pet-accommodating rooms should be booked in advance. This Hotel Indigo is part of the IHG Rewards Club, which means that members of that program can earn or redeem points at this hotel. 

Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown is a waterfront property overlooking the Black Warrior River. Steps from the river and about 2 miles west of the University of Alabama, the location is ideal for guests looking to take in all that downtown Tuscaloosa has to offer. The hotel decor is eclectic and modern, with locally inspired murals on the walls. The rooms are standard with free Wi-Fi, high-definition TVs and coffee makers, and the bathrooms offer luxury amenities like plush bathrobes. Note that only the suites have minifridges. There are two on-site restaurants: The Shoal’s Bar and Kitchen serves American cuisine for breakfast and dinner, while The Lookout, a popular rooftop bar for locals and guests alike, serves small plates and beverages. The hotel participates in the IHG Rewards Club, so members can redeem and accrue points for their stay.

The Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South is adjacent to the Montgomery Regional Airport and about 9 miles south of downtown Montgomery, Alabama. On-site, guests can enjoy amenities like a heated indoor pool and a fitness center. There is also an on-site restaurant, Magnolia’s Bar and Grill, where guests can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each of the 90 guest rooms includes blackout shades, a minifridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, a workstation, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Guests love this hotel’s friendly, helpful staff and its clean, pleasant accommodations. Despite the pros, the property’s airport location doesn’t allow for access to much else, so travelers searching for dining and tourist attractions may need to look elsewhere. Since this Holiday Inn is part of the IHG Hotels family, IHG Rewards Club members can earn and redeem points for staying here.

Situated off Interstate 165 and Interstate 10, Holiday Inn Mobile - Dwtn/Hist. District is near attractions such as the Mobile Carnival Museum, the Gulf Coast Exploreum and the GulfQuest National Maritime Museum. The property is also located near a port where cruises dock. The hotel’s 202 rooms have free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, minifridges and microwaves. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center (open noon to 11:30 p.m.) and a business center (open 24 hours). Children age 18 and under stay free in their parents’ rooms here, and children 11 and under eat free in the on-site restaurant – Lafayette’s, which serves breakfast and dinner. The hotel also has a rooftop bar, aptly called the Skyview Lounge. On-site parking is available for a fee. Some recent guests complain of unpleasant odors, either from the dumpsters in the parking area or the carpeting inside. As part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, this hotel participates in the IHG Rewards Club.

The 200 guest rooms at Holiday Inn Huntsville - Research Park come with free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, work desks, coffee makers, microwaves and minifridges. There's an indoor/outdoor swimming pool on-site, plus a sauna, Jacuzzi and fitness center. A business center is available as well and open 24 hours a day. The on-site restaurant Hopper's Bar & Grill serves casual American bar food and beverages. Overall, past travelers were pleased by the friendly and accommodating staff members here and the pool. However, some noted the rooms could use a refresh. You'll find this Holiday Inn located across from the Madison Square Mall, just a short drive from Cummings Research Park. The hotel is also near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Von Braun Center. The property is part of the IHG Rewards Club, so loyalty program members can earn and cash in points here. 

Located off Interstate 65 near downtown Mobile, Alabama, Holiday Inn Mobile – Airport is near local attractions such as the Mobile Historic District, the Gulf Coast Exploreum and the USS Alabama. Its 97 rooms offer free Wi-Fi access as well as wired internet, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves and coffee makers. Amenities at this Holiday Inn include an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour fitness center. The lodging option provides free parking and a free airport shuttle service. Children age 18 and under stay free in their parents’ rooms, and children 11 and under eat free in the on-site restaurant – in this case, Kems Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. Many other restaurants are close to the property, but some recent guests claim that customer service could be better here. As part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, the hotel participates in the IHG Rewards Club.