Best Marriott Hotels in Alabama

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.