Best Western Carlton Suites Birmingham (Alabama)

***Pool will be closed May 26th, 2009 thru June 8th, 2009. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.*** ***Guest must show Credit Card at check-in for all pre-paid reservations.*** Enjoy convenient access to the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, the Talladega Speedway and University of Alabama Birmingham at this all-suites Birmingham Alabama hotel. Welcome to the Best Western Carlton Suites where guests will find superb customer service and an array of amenities for an affordable rate. This all suites Birmingham area hotel features 103 spacious, well-appointed guestrooms each equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO and high-speed Internet access. Start the day off with a complimentary full breakfast buffet and end in the evenings with a free Manager's Reception featuring cocktails and snacks, Monday thru Thursday. Enjoy some of the hotel's many amenities such as an indoor heated swimming pool, exercise facility, guest laundry facilities, business services and meeting facilities. Small pets are welcome! Guests will find themselves in an ideal location in Birmingham while staying at the Best Western Carlton Suites. Alabama's Shelby County offers a variety of attractions, all just minutes from the hotel including the Birmingham Civic Center, the McWain Center and the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum. As well as being situated in the middle of many restaurants and businesses, guests will find shopping to suit any taste at the Brookwood Mall or the Galleria Mall. Both Samford University and University of Alabama Birmingham are within three miles of the hotel, ideal for guests visiting students. Spend the day at the Botanical Gardens and Zoo or Vision Land Water Park. Race fans will enjoy being close to the Talladega Speedway and the Barber Motorsports. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Carlton Suites is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Birmingham, Alabama. Make a reservation today and save!

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Education:: * 2 mile(s) from Samford University * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama, Birmingham
Local Attractions:: * Near Birmingham Zoo, see more than 700 wild animals in the heart of Birmingham at the Birmingham Zoo! Visit the Alligator Swamp. Feed the lorikeets in an interactive aviary where colorful parrots will land gently on your arm and sip nectar from your cup. The new Savannah brings Africa to Alabama in a naturalistic exhibit featuring giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles and ostriches. Food, gift shop, train and picnic areas are available. Phase I of the new junior League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo is now open! * Near McWane Center, adventures in learning surround you at McWane Center. The museum offers a hands-on, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment and a 42,000 square-foot IMAX theater. The energy that fuels the McWane Center is as exciting and engaging as the human imagination. Come see the wonders of our world in action and leave with newfound perspectives. * Near Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest municipal museum in the Southeast and one of the finest regional museums in the country. In 1993, it completed a major expansion/renovation by renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes of New York. The Museum has a nationally recognized permanent collection of over 21,000 works of art dating from ancient to modern times, from cultures across the globe. Of particular interest are the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection, Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA's nationally recognized Visually Impaired Program. * Near Barber Vintage Motor Sports Museum, the largest motorcycle showcase in North America, the Barber Museum showcases 325 motorcycles from all over the world and every decade of the 20th Century. Persons of all ages will find something of interest in the many engineering achievements on display. Also intriguing are the vintage racecars on display throughout the museum. * Near Riverchase Galleria, five anchor stores (Rich's, Parisian, JC Penny, McRae's and Sears) and 200 specialty shops. With many fine restaurants, the Galleria is a shopping and dining city under glass with the world's longest skylight. * 2 mile(s) from Samford University * 2 mile(s) from Brookwood Mall, upscale shopping center* 3 mile(s) from horseback riding * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civic Center * 4 mile(s) from Alabama Symphony Orchestra * 4 mile(s) from Botanical Gardens * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, the institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals, both well-known and unsung, who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry. This is a "living institution" which views the lessons of the past in a positive way to chart new direction for the future. The institute's permanent exhibitions are a self-directed journey through the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. * 4 mile(s) from McWain Center, scientific and nature exhibits * 6 mile(s) from Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians, the courses at Oxmoor Valley offer scenic forest, challenging layouts and a memorable day of golf. The Oxmoor Valley Golf Club is a public, 54-hole golf course that is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which has become one of the state's top tourist attractions. The eight courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail span the state of Alabama and include Hampton Cove, Silver Lakes, Oxmoor Valley, Grand National, Cambrian Ridge, Highland Oaks, Magnolia Grove and Capitol Hill. With 324 holes the Trail is the largest golf course project ever attempted. * 6 mile(s) from Galleria, th
Local Attractions:: * Near Birmingham Zoo, see more than 700 wild animals in the heart of Birmingham at the Birmingham Zoo! Visit the Alligator Swamp. Feed the lorikeets in an interactive aviary where colorful parrots will land gently on your arm and sip nectar from your cup. The new Savannah brings Africa to Alabama in a naturalistic exhibit featuring giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles and ostriches. Food, gift shop, train and picnic areas are available. Phase I of the new junior League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo is now open! * Near McWane Center, adventures in learning surround you at McWane Center. The museum offers a hands-on, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment and a 42,000 square-foot IMAX theater. The energy that fuels the McWane Center is as exciting and engaging as the human imagination. Come see the wonders of our world in action and leave with newfound perspectives. * Near Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest municipal museum in the Southeast and one of the finest regional museums in the country. In 1993, it completed a major expansion/renovation by renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes of New York. The Museum has a nationally recognized permanent collection of over 21,000 works of art dating from ancient to modern times, from cultures across the globe. Of particular interest are the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection, Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA's nationally recognized Visually Impaired Program. * Near Barber Vintage Motor Sports Museum, the largest motorcycle showcase in North America, the Barber Museum showcases 325 motorcycles from all over the world and every decade of the 20th Century. Persons of all ages will find something of interest in the many engineering achievements on display. Also intriguing are the vintage racecars on display throughout the museum. * Near Riverchase Galleria, five anchor stores (Rich's, Parisian, JC Penny, McRae's and Sears) and 200 specialty shops. With many fine restaurants, the Galleria is a shopping and dining city under glass with the world's longest skylight. * 2 mile(s) from Samford University * 2 mile(s) from Brookwood Mall, upscale shopping center* 3 mile(s) from horseback riding * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civic Center * 4 mile(s) from Alabama Symphony Orchestra * 4 mile(s) from Botanical Gardens * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, the institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals, both well-known and unsung, who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry. This is a "living institution" which views the lessons of the past in a positive way to chart new direction for the future. The institute's permanent exhibitions are a self-directed journey through the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. * 4 mile(s) from McWain Center, scientific and nature exhibits * 6 mile(s) from Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians, the courses at Oxmoor Valley offer scenic forest, challenging layouts and a memorable day of golf. The Oxmoor Valley Golf Club is a public, 54-hole golf course that is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which has become one of the state's top tourist attractions. The eight courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail span the state of Alabama and include Hampton Cove, Silver Lakes, Oxmoor Valley, Grand National, Cambrian Ridge, Highland Oaks, Magnolia Grove and Capitol Hill. With 324 holes the Trail is the largest golf course project ever attempted. * 6 mile(s) from Galleria, th
Local Attractions:: * Near Birmingham Zoo, see more than 700 wild animals in the heart of Birmingham at the Birmingham Zoo! Visit the Alligator Swamp. Feed the lorikeets in an interactive aviary where colorful parrots will land gently on your arm and sip nectar from your cup. The new Savannah brings Africa to Alabama in a naturalistic exhibit featuring giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles and ostriches. Food, gift shop, train and picnic areas are available. Phase I of the new junior League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo is now open! * Near McWane Center, adventures in learning surround you at McWane Center. The museum offers a hands-on, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment and a 42,000 square-foot IMAX theater. The energy that fuels the McWane Center is as exciting and engaging as the human imagination. Come see the wonders of our world in action and leave with newfound perspectives. * Near Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest municipal museum in the Southeast and one of the finest regional museums in the country. In 1993, it completed a major expansion/renovation by renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes of New York. The Museum has a nationally recognized permanent collection of over 21,000 works of art dating from ancient to modern times, from cultures across the globe. Of particular interest are the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection, Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA's nationally recognized Visually Impaired Program. * Near Barber Vintage Motor Sports Museum, the largest motorcycle showcase in North America, the Barber Museum showcases 325 motorcycles from all over the world and every decade of the 20th Century. Persons of all ages will find something of interest in the many engineering achievements on display. Also intriguing are the vintage racecars on display throughout the museum. * Near Riverchase Galleria, five anchor stores (Rich's, Parisian, JC Penny, McRae's and Sears) and 200 specialty shops. With many fine restaurants, the Galleria is a shopping and dining city under glass with the world's longest skylight. * 2 mile(s) from Samford University * 2 mile(s) from Brookwood Mall, upscale shopping center* 3 mile(s) from horseback riding * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civic Center * 4 mile(s) from Alabama Symphony Orchestra * 4 mile(s) from Botanical Gardens * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, the institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals, both well-known and unsung, who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry. This is a "living institution" which views the lessons of the past in a positive way to chart new direction for the future. The institute's permanent exhibitions are a self-directed journey through the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. * 4 mile(s) from McWain Center, scientific and nature exhibits * 6 mile(s) from Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians, the courses at Oxmoor Valley offer scenic forest, challenging layouts and a memorable day of golf. The Oxmoor Valley Golf Club is a public, 54-hole golf course that is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which has become one of the state's top tourist attractions. The eight courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail span the state of Alabama and include Hampton Cove, Silver Lakes, Oxmoor Valley, Grand National, Cambrian Ridge, Highland Oaks, Magnolia Grove and Capitol Hill. With 324 holes the Trail is the largest golf course project ever attempted. * 6 mile(s) from Galleria, th
Local Attractions:: * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civic Center * 4 mile(s) from Alabama Symphony Orchestra * 4 mile(s) from Botanical Gardens * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, * 4 mile(s) from McWain Center, scientific and nature exhibits* 8 mile(s) from Vision Land, the only water park in Alabama * 60 mile(s) from Talladega Speedway, home of Nascar Winston 300 Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Local Attractions:: * Near Birmingham Zoo, see more than 700 wild animals in the heart of Birmingham at the Birmingham Zoo! Visit the Alligator Swamp. Feed the lorikeets in an interactive aviary where colorful parrots will land gently on your arm and sip nectar from your cup. The new Savannah brings Africa to Alabama in a naturalistic exhibit featuring giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles and ostriches. Food, gift shop, train and picnic areas are available. Phase I of the new junior League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo is now open! * Near McWane Center, adventures in learning surround you at McWane Center. The museum offers a hands-on, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment and a 42,000 square-foot IMAX theater. The energy that fuels the McWane Center is as exciting and engaging as the human imagination. Come see the wonders of our world in action and leave with newfound perspectives. * Near Birmingham Museum of Art, the largest municipal museum in the Southeast and one of the finest regional museums in the country. In 1993, it completed a major expansion/renovation by renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes of New York. The Museum has a nationally recognized permanent collection of over 21,000 works of art dating from ancient to modern times, from cultures across the globe. Of particular interest are the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection, Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA's nationally recognized Visually Impaired Program. * Near Barber Vintage Motor Sports Museum, the largest motorcycle showcase in North America, the Barber Museum showcases 325 motorcycles from all over the world and every decade of the 20th Century. Persons of all ages will find something of interest in the many engineering achievements on display. Also intriguing are the vintage racecars on display throughout the museum. * Near Riverchase Galleria, five anchor stores (Rich's, Parisian, JC Penny, McRae's and Sears) and 200 specialty shops. With many fine restaurants, the Galleria is a shopping and dining city under glass with the world's longest skylight. * 2 mile(s) from Samford University * 2 mile(s) from Brookwood Mall, upscale shopping center * 3 mile(s) from horseback riding * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham * 3 mile(s) from University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civic Center * 4 mile(s) from Alabama Symphony Orchestra * 4 mile(s) from Botanical Gardens * 4 mile(s) from Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, the institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals, both well-known and unsung, who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry. This is a "living institution" which views the lessons of the past in a positive way to chart new direction for the future. The institute's permanent exhibitions are a self-directed journey through the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. * 4 mile(s) from McWain Center, scientific and nature exhibits * 6 mile(s) from Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians, the courses at Oxmoor Valley offer scenic forest, challenging layouts and a memorable day of golf. The Oxmoor Valley Golf Club is a public, 54-hole golf course that is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which has become one of the state's top tourist attractions. The eight courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail span the state of Alabama and include Hampton Cove, Silver Lakes, Oxmoor Valley, Grand National, Cambrian Ridge, Highland Oaks, Magnolia Grove and Capitol Hill. With 324 holes the Trail is the largest golf course project ever attempted. * 6 mile(s) from Galleria,
Nearby Cities:: * 60 mile(s) from Gadsden * 60 mile(s) from Tuscaloosa * 100 mile(s) from Montgomery * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville * 150 mile(s) from Atlanta * 190 mile(s) from Jackson, TN* 200 mile(s) from Nashville * 275 mile(s) from Mobile
Nearby Cities:: * 60 mile(s) from Gadsden * 60 mile(s) from Tuscaloosa * 100 mile(s) from Montgomery * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville * 150 mile(s) from Atlanta * 190 mile(s) from Jackson, TN* 200 mile(s) from Nashville * 275 mile(s) from Mobile
Nearby Cities:: * 60 mile(s) from Gadsden * 60 mile(s) from Tuscaloosa * 100 mile(s) from Montgomery * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville * 150 mile(s) from Atlanta * 190 mile(s) from Jackson, TN* 200 mile(s) from Nashville * 275 mile(s) from Mobile
Nearby Cities:: * 60 mile(s) from Gadsden * 60 mile(s) from Tuscaloosa * 100 mile(s) from Montgomery * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville * 150 mile(s) from Atlanta, GA * 190 mile(s) from Jackson, TN* 200 mile(s) from Nashville, TN* 275 mile(s) from Mobile
Recreation:: * 3 mile(s) from Horseback Riding * 6 mile(s) from Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Restaurants:: * Across street from Landry's, seafood, open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. * 1 block from Lone Star Steakhouse, open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. * 1 block from O'Charley's, steak, chicken and fish, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. * 2 blocks from Chili's, steak and chicken, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. * 3 blocks from Dragon, Chinese, open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. * 6 blocks from Wings, sports bar/lounge serving steak, chicken and sandwiches, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Shopping:: * 2 mile(s) from Brookwood Mall * 6 mile(s) from Galleria Mall, Southeast's largest shopping mall
Transportation:: * 10 mile(s) from Birmingham International Airport * 15 mile(s) from Greyhound bus terminal * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville Airport * 140 mile(s) from Atlanta Hartford International Airport
Transportation:: * 10 mile(s) from Birmingham International Airport * 15 mile(s) from Greyhound bus terminal * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville Airport * 140 mile(s) from Atlanta Hartford International Airport
Transportation:: * 10 mile(s) from Birmingham International Airport * 15 mile(s) from Greyhound bus terminal * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville Airport * 140 mile(s) from Atlanta Hartford International Airport
Transportation:: * 10 mile(s) from Birmingham International Airport * 15 mile(s) from Greyhound Bus Terminal * 100 mile(s) from Huntsville Airport * 140 mile(s) from Atlanta Hartford International Airport