John Hand Club Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The Cobblestone Suite | View from room
Exterior
The Bank Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
The Vulcan Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
17 20th Street North, Suite 700, Birmingham, AL, 35203
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • UAB Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

The Birmingham Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Bank Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Vulcan Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Heaviest Corner Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Cobblestone Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham stay.A stay at this Downtown Birmingham hotel places you steps from Heaviest Corner on Earth and within a 5-minute walk of McWane Science Center. Railroad Park and Alabama Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Alabama Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Children's of Alabama - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 3 min walk
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizitz Food Hall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gus's Hot Dogs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lé Fresca - ‬7 min walk

About this property

John Hand Club Hotel

3-star hotel near University of Alabama at Birmingham
John Hand Club Hotel offers its guests an elevator, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. 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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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
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 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 5.2 mi (11-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 May 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Hand Club Hotel on Jun 9, 2025 start from $279.0, excluding 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 (16-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. 207 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 233 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christophen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time going with my partner for his birthday & we both enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super friendly staff and super cool place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallace, Roswell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was comfortable in every way (bed, shower, living room, common area). My wife and I loved our stay and wished every hotel was so nice. Also, the staff was uniformly helpful and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Bellevue

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Bellevue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay except there was no cable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shivani

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Deidra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful and only had one floor for the hotel rooms. The front desk staff are so nice and friendly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building. Excellent 20th floor bar. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aazam

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Great room and value. Perfect location with lots of fantastic food options and things to do within walking distance. Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Juwon manages the Hotel Floor and yhe place is immaculate, cozy and private. And the access to the 20th Floor Private John Hand Club is a bonus with amazing views and friendly and talented staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasheda, Sandy Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024