Best Marriott Hotels in Alabama

Picturesquely perched along Alabama's Mobile Bay, the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort certainly is grand — from the plush bedding in the 405 guest rooms and suites to the two golf courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail to the sumptuous treatments offered at the colossal spa. Previous guests recommend booking a room in the spa building for optimum romance. When you're not relaxing in your room, use one of the Marriott's bikes or take a leisurely jog around the property's fitness trail. You'll find the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, less than four miles south of Fairhope, Alabama. Earn or cash in points here if you're a Marriott Rewards member.

Overlooking the Tennessee River, the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is described by recent guests as a pleasant surprise in the northern Alabama town of Florence. Guests say Southern hospitality is alive and well here, noting that everyone — from the front desk staff to the restaurant servers — is polite and friendly. The hotel offers two distinct dining venues, the 360 Grille (which offers revolving 360-degree views of the river) and the more casual Swampers Bar and Grill that features live music in the evenings. When it's time to bed down, guest rooms feature balconies, pillow-top mattresses, minifridges, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access, as well as bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Recent guests said they found the rooms to be clean, spacious and comfortable. When they venture outside their rooms, visitors can spend their time getting treatments at the 6,000-square-foot Spa at the Shoals, working out in the fitness center or swimming and sunbathing at the outdoor pool. The only complaint from recent guests: the entrance to the hotel isn't clearly marked so finding it can be a little tricky. Members of the Marriott Rewards program can earn and use points here.

Mobile Marriott offers guests a convenient downtown location in Mobile, Florida, and standard accommodations that feature free Wi-Fi access, minifridges and flat-screen TVs. Recent visitors loved the staff’s Southern hospitality. A breakfast buffet is available daily at an additional cost, and the on-site Sage Restaurant provides traditional American fare in a casual environment for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free parking, a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool. The property also provides complimentary shuttle service to the Mobile Regional Airport and the nearby Shoppes at Bel Air, which offer guests a bevy of shopping and dining options. Plus, visitors will find other attractions like the USS Alabama and the Port of Mobile just a short drive away. Due to this property’s ties to the Marriott brand, Marriott Rewards members can accrue or redeem points by choosing to stay here.

Located close to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, this Marriott property is ideally located for those interested in space. On-site amenities include a large fitness center, an indoor-outdoor pool, a jogging trail and a free airport shuttle to Huntsville International Airport, which is about 10 miles northeast of the hotel.. The guest rooms include minifridges, down-filled comforters, flat-screen TVs and large work areas, though several recent guests found the rooms to be dated. Some rooms have views of the U.S Space & Rocket Center.  There is a fee for in-room Wi-Fi, though it is free in public areas. For meals, guests can visit The Great Room, which is open for lunch and dinner, or Season’s, which is open for breakfast. This hotel is part of the Marriott portfolio, so Marriott Rewards members can earn and redeem points when staying here.

The Courtyard Tuscaloosa, 3 miles south of the University of Alabama’s campus, is set within a commercial area just off Greensboro Avenue; there’s a movie theater with an IMAX within walking distance. The 75-room property offers express check-in and checkout via the Marriott mobile app. Rooms are outfitted in gray and white decor with cool accents, and all include contemporary furniture (desks, sofas andchairs), coffee makers, complimentary Wi-Fi and premium TV channels like HBO. Bathrooms have small vanities with granite tops and walk-in showers. There’s a 24-hour fitness center, a small convenience shop, an outdoor patio with a fireplace and a small indoor pool. There’s no included breakfast, or sit-down restaurant, but The Bistro, serves Starbucks coffee as well as hot and cold menu items for breakfast (though some recent guests complain it’s overpriced) and beer, wine and cocktails later in the day. Marriott Rewards members staying at this Courtyard property can accrue or redeem points during their stay.

The Residence Inn Huntsville is an extended stay hotel, with rooms furnished with fully equipped kitchens including a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher. Other in-room amenities include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access and work desks. Additionally, the hotel offers a grocery-delivery service. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. As far as dining goes, the Residence Inn offers a free hot breakfast and snacks and drinks Monday through Wednesday at the evening social events. The hotel is near Big Spring International Park, the Huntsville Botanical Garden and the U.S. Veteran's Memorial Museum. As part of the Marriott hotel group, the property allows members to rack up and redeem Marriott Rewards points.

TownePlace Suites Huntsville West/Redstone Gateway is located on the doorstep of U.S. Army base Redstone Arsenal, and is convenient to aerospace businesses like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and the Marshall Space Flight Center. Rooms are designed in a studio or two-bedroom suite format; each comes with a full kitchen including a microwave, dishwasher, full-size refrigerator and oven. The hotel offers a free hot breakfast buffet each morning, though there's no on-site restaurant or bar for other meals.  On-site features include a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Recent guests were incredibly impressed with the clean rooms, well-maintained public spaces and great staff, with some even saying this was the best TownePlace Suites they'd ever stayed in. The hotel is part of the Marriott hotel group, and members can earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points here.