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John Hand Club Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near UAB Hospital

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A modern living room with grey sofas, a side table, and a lamp. There are large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A hotel room with two grey armchairs, a bed, a painting, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, two grey sofas, a desk with a computer, and large windows with curtains.
A dining area with a round table, six chairs, a vase of flowers, and a ceiling light fixture.
A lobby with two armchairs, a marble floor, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17 20th Street North, Suite 700, Birmingham, AL, 35203
  • Place, Alabama Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, UAB Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Bank Suite

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a view of the city through a window.

The Bank Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with a view of buildings.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Birmingham Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa with a patterned pillow, a white armchair, a wooden desk with a lamp, and a view of a building through large windows.

The Birmingham Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Heaviest Corner Suite

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, a desk, and a chair.

The Heaviest Corner Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Vulcan Suite

A hotel room with two grey armchairs, a bed, a painting, and a view of buildings through large windows.

The Vulcan Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Cobblestone Suite

A modern living room with grey sofas, a side table, and a lamp. There are large windows with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

The Cobblestone Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Birmingham hotel, you'll find University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. Heaviest Corner on Earth and McWane Science Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • McWane Science Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alabama Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sloss Furnaces - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 3 min walk
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milo's Hamburgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cala Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Margaret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alabama Peanut Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Grace - ‬4 min walk

About this property

John Hand Club Hotel

3-star hotel near UAB Hospital
As a guest of John Hand Club Hotel, you'll find a 24-hour fitness center, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly John Hand Club Hotel also features a refrigerator in a common area and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Birmingham hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1912
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
John Hand Club Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Birmingham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is John Hand Club Hotel to the airport?

John Hand Club Hotel is 6.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Birmingham International Airport (BHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at John Hand Club Hotel?

As of Aug 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Hand Club Hotel on Aug 31, 2026 start from $360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does John Hand Club Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at John Hand Club Hotel.

Does John Hand Club Hotel offer free breakfast?

John Hand Club Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at John Hand Club Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Birmingham Race Course Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at John Hand Club Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at John Hand Club Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does John Hand Club Hotel have a pool?

John Hand Club Hotel does not have a pool.

Does John Hand Club Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is John Hand Club Hotel to downtown Birmingham?

John Hand Club Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Birmingham.

John Hand Club Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 284 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel with exceptional amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb experience! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to The Helen for dinner. I highly recommend both establishments!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal place to stay quiet and private
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome!! Very secure and quaint. Nice rooms and a comfortable bed. Access to the John Hand Club on the top floor is very nice. Location was great and service impeccable. We will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Convenient to Birmingham’s excellent restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great property very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super friendly staff and super cool place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolute beauty of a building and view with prime location to walk to Paramount and ZaZa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best boutique hotel in Bham! Really close to tons of dining options, parking just off of Morris Ave (looks like a street in the UK)!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding experience. Our new place to stay when in Birmingham.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, lovely decor and a friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very nice and Carlton was the best. Show us everything we needed to know !.Also loved the bar on the 20th floor. The two bartenders were very knowledgeable, great conversational and made a mean lemon drop martini!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but rooms are really small compared to pictures. For 300.00 a night I was expecting more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel!

Very nice, renovated hotel. Love the decor & their suites are spacious. Can't say enough about the water pressure in the shower! 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aazam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! I can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing So close to wonderful dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in host was exceptional in helping with dinner and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super high-end, super clean and super safe in addition to the boutique feel and luxury decorations. I felt like I was in a New York City flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in Birmingham! Love it and highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved the building the hotel is housed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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