I’m sure this has been discussed somewhere, so I apologize, but could someone give me recommendations for hotels near campus that are decent. I found a list of hotels to avoid, which will be helpful, too.
When are you coming? I have two VRBO condos near the university that I rent out to campus visitors for a discounted rate. You can PM me if you’d like more info.
Country Inn & Suites 4801 McFarland Blvd. East Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-9999
Courtyard by Marriott 4115 Courtney Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 750-8384
Fairfield Inn 4101 Courtney Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 366-0900
Hampton Inn 600 Harper Lee Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-9800
Hampton Inn 6400 Interstate Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35453 (205) 562-9000 *
Holiday Inn Express 1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 464-4000 *
Home-Towne Suites 1650 15th Street East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-3828 *
Hotel Capstone 320 Paul W. Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 752-3200
Microtel Inn 6331 Interstate Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35453 (205) 556-1555
Microtel Inn & Suites 1417 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-4095 *
Wingate by Wyndham 4918 Skyland Blvd. East Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 553-5400 *
Yellowhammer Inn & Conference Center 2700 Yacht Club Way NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 343-4215 *
VRBO - Tuscaloosa
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/alabama/tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Vacation Rentals, Condo Rentals & more in Tuscaloosa,Alabama on VRBO - Vacation Rentals by Owner
(note: VRBO rentals are often best for families/groups because of their ability to accomodate 4-8+ people in multiple bedrooms, therefore their prices usually reflect those situations - especially at “peak times” (football games, graduations, etc.)
Avoid: (these places aren’t well-maintained, yet they will charge high prices during peak times…so that can be misleading)
Motel 6
Super 8
Masters Inn
Rodeway Inn
Quality Inn
LaQuinta seems fine inside, but it’s in a sketchy area, so avoid if possible.
My thoughts on Quality Inn on McFarland (behind O’Charley’s). Yes, it is old, and no interior hallways. Be we found our room very clean and quiet, even facing I-59/I-20, good firm bed, everything in good repair. ALL the hotels charge exhorbitant rates for football/graduation/move-in/move-out weekends. Supply and demand, folks. Their normal rate is very reasonable. There’s a free breakfast included, but I never sampled it and can’t rate it.