The Elyton is right in Downtown Birmingham, close to everything and within walking distance to most. The hotel has had a nice renovation and it is very trendy. The staff is pleasant and helpful. However, the rooms are a bit over-styled (see photos). The room I stayed in was pretty busy with a lot of detail, but it was comfortable.The standout for this hotel is the rooftop bar, Moon Shine. The elevator that takes you to the roof has a clear ceiling and you can watch as the car approaches the roof of the building. The bar is nice and it gives fantastic access to terrific views of the city below.I did not have a chance to sample their Sunday brunch, but I have heard it is very good. Maybe I'll be back for that soon.The only negative is the cost of valet. ~$37 for valet is steep considering the lot is directly across the street from the hotel and was not even 1/2 capacity when I was there. I can see if there are big events in town and the hotel is fully booked, but not every day.Rooms: Comfy, busy style and detail.Walkability: Close to everything.
Service: 5
Angela Parham
I had an amazing weekend stay and will 100% stay again. This hotel is BEAUTIFUL, quiet, centrally located and SAFE. Easy access to EVERYTHING downtown. The staff was AMAZING; so friendly and helpful.Rooms: Rooms are beautiful and showers are amazing. All very clean.Nearby activities: McWane Science CenterSafety: Valet service is outside the hotel so no problem feeling safe.Walkability: Easy walking access to shops, restaurants, museums and civic center events.
Service: 5
Dawn Braddock
Just spoke with Latara about an upcoming reservation and Latara was AMAZING! She was extremely helpful, positive and kind. Great job Marriott, good hire! :)Noteworthy details: Elyton is a beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Make sure you check out MOONSHINE, their rooftop bar with incredible views of the city!
Service: 5
Jason Brewer
This was a seamlessly pleasant one night stay. First off, this is one of the few Marriott hotels where I've had a mobile check-in work as it should -- I left my car with the valet and walked right up to my room without any front-desk interaction. My room was unique in shape, due to this being an older building, but the design and decor were great. Also, it was spotless! All of the interactions I had with the staff were friendly and professional. Overall it exceeded my expectations greatly.Rooms: The room I had was a corner room and was slightly narrow, as this is a retrofitted old building. However, space was well used and maximized the city views very well.Nearby activities: The hotel is within a few blocks of the McWane Center, the Alabama Theatre, and several restaurants. In about 15 minutes, you can walk to the Art Museum, Boutwell Auditorium, and the BJCC. The airport is a 10-15 minute drive and the Amtrak station is about 3 blocks away.Safety: I live in a west coast city, so not much bothers me that might sketch other people out. That said, this seemed to be a very quiet weekend in Birmingham. Most of the streets were deserted. There was a huge family event around the McWane Science Center with a lot of parents and children about. One person (very politely) asked if I could spare any change. All of the streets around the hotel were clean.Walkability: I've never thought of Birmingham as a walkable city, but I was quite surprised at how close to so many things the hotel is. I walked up to Five Points South, to the art museum, to the Amtrak station, and to several other places around downtown during my stay. I might rethink this were it 90 degrees in the summer.Food & drinks: I had drinks and a snack on the rooftop bar in the evening. It was pretty standard; the only issue was that the menu had just changed the day before and they were adjusting. I got a huge portion of olives!
Service: 5
Ethell Yarbrough
There was nothing to do on a Monday here, so we wandered around, but while we were here, the stay was great and I felt so comfortable in the robes provided for us! Thanks for having cable to watch the Super Bowl! I will definitely continue to book premium hotels like this one full of restored historical artifacts!
Service: 5
John M.
The Elyton Hotel is a great hotel with a cool ambiance and is conveniently located in the downtown Birmingham, Alabama area. The hotel has a great ambiance and the staff is friendly and professional. Birmingham, Alabama is one of my favorite cities in the United States and this hotel is a great addition to Birmingham, Alabama.
Brynn Smith
My husband and I decided to do a valentines staycation here over the weekend. The room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Our overall stay was fine. However, I accidentally left my dress hanging in the closet. I realized on the same day we checked out and called the front desk but the room had already been turned over. The woman at the front desk was kind enough to check the room but told me nothing was in the closet and I was told to call housekeeping in the morning to check the lost and found. When I called the next morning I was told they did not have it. They claimed they checked with the girl who cleaned my room and claimed that she didn’t take anything from the room and had nothing on her cart. Also that they didn’t have a lost and found. They claim it vanished without a trace and offered me no further help. I am very disappointed. Clearly someone on staff at the hotel has taken the dress (I was told no one had checked into the room after us). I know I am at fault for accidentally leaving it behind, but this dress was very sentimental to me- and this should have been easily retrieved. Objects do not vanish into thin air. Due to this-I will not recommend this hotel to anyone and will be making a rule to myself to never hang clothes in a hotel closet again.
Service: 1
Willie C.
Stayed on my wedding night. I do not know why I haven't stayed there before. Let me start this way the front desk staff was outstanding they went out of their way to make me and my wife feel important. I recommend going to the rooftop for drinks and food. I definitely see myself going again.
Angela T
This is truly hell. Please do NOT stay here. Every single time you even try to doze off there will be roaring cars and motorcycles so loud it will be impossible. I am currently here on the 13th floor and it sounds like I am staying trackside at a dirt track race. Do yourself a favor and please don’t put yourself through this!
christiep984
The rooms were well equipped, nicely decorated, and clean. The Yard restaurant on site was exceptional. Alisa and Manny were so friendly and accommodating and the food was fantastic. I had breakfast twice and dinner once and each time I was pleased with the quality of the food, the portions, and the service.
The Elyton hotel is possibly the most architecturally significant building in Birmingham. Congratulations to the hotel designers to stay true to the buildings design throughout the interior and into the rooms. The physical surroundings themselves made this a pleasurable stay. Lobby is spacious and staff was friendly. Room was comfortable. Unique design, adapted to the space.
Marybeth Stone
The staff was VERY nice! The rooms were updated, clean, nice and comfortable. The location was convenient to the event we were attending, but I'm not sure how convenient it is to other popular parts of Birmingham... we had to wait quite a while for an Uber/Lyft!
Service: 5
Ben Connolly
I walked in on a Tuesday afternoon to the front desk and asked if they had a room available for the night . The young lady told me they did have rooms but she was not able to help me and said I needed to book it on the Marriott app. I've stayed at Marriotts for over 35 years and have never been not able to get a room from the front desk personnel. Seems insane to me and they will not be getting my business in the future.
Donna J.
i never type negative feedback about my stay at any hotel. In fact, I reached out to the CEO of this autograph hotel to offer constructive feedback, but did not receive a response. If having hot water in your hotel room is not important to you, or if your time is not valuable so you don't mind waiting 30 minutes for the valet because he overslept, or if you enjoy a sub-par menu and no option for room service, and no water bottles in room- then this is the hotel for you. Enjoy!
DeJ072019
I never type negative feedback about my stay at any hotel. In fact, I reached out to the CEO of this autograph hotel to offer constructive feedback, but did not receive a response. If having hot water in your hotel room is not important to you, or if your time is not valuable so you don’t mind waiting 30 minutes for the valet because he overslept, or if you enjoy a sub-par menu and no option for room service, and no water bottles in room- then this is the hotel for you. Enjoy!
The Elyton is right in Downtown Birmingham, close to everything and within walking distance to most. The hotel has had a nice renovation and it is very trendy. The staff is pleasant and helpful. However, the rooms are a bit over-styled (see photos). The room I stayed in was pretty busy with a lot of detail, but it was comfortable.The standout for this hotel is the rooftop bar, Moon Shine. The elevator that takes you to the roof has a clear ceiling and you can watch as the car approaches the roof of the building. The bar is nice and it gives fantastic access to terrific views of the city below.I did not have a chance to sample their Sunday brunch, but I have heard it is very good. Maybe I'll be back for that soon.The only negative is the cost of valet. ~$37 for valet is steep considering the lot is directly across the street from the hotel and was not even 1/2 capacity when I was there. I can see if there are big events in town and the hotel is fully booked, but not every day.Rooms: Comfy, busy style and detail.Walkability: Close to everything.
Service: 5
I had an amazing weekend stay and will 100% stay again. This hotel is BEAUTIFUL, quiet, centrally located and SAFE. Easy access to EVERYTHING downtown. The staff was AMAZING; so friendly and helpful.Rooms: Rooms are beautiful and showers are amazing. All very clean.Nearby activities: McWane Science CenterSafety: Valet service is outside the hotel so no problem feeling safe.Walkability: Easy walking access to shops, restaurants, museums and civic center events.
Service: 5
Just spoke with Latara about an upcoming reservation and Latara was AMAZING! She was extremely helpful, positive and kind. Great job Marriott, good hire! :)Noteworthy details: Elyton is a beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Make sure you check out MOONSHINE, their rooftop bar with incredible views of the city!
Service: 5
This was a seamlessly pleasant one night stay. First off, this is one of the few Marriott hotels where I've had a mobile check-in work as it should -- I left my car with the valet and walked right up to my room without any front-desk interaction. My room was unique in shape, due to this being an older building, but the design and decor were great. Also, it was spotless! All of the interactions I had with the staff were friendly and professional. Overall it exceeded my expectations greatly.Rooms: The room I had was a corner room and was slightly narrow, as this is a retrofitted old building. However, space was well used and maximized the city views very well.Nearby activities: The hotel is within a few blocks of the McWane Center, the Alabama Theatre, and several restaurants. In about 15 minutes, you can walk to the Art Museum, Boutwell Auditorium, and the BJCC. The airport is a 10-15 minute drive and the Amtrak station is about 3 blocks away.Safety: I live in a west coast city, so not much bothers me that might sketch other people out. That said, this seemed to be a very quiet weekend in Birmingham. Most of the streets were deserted. There was a huge family event around the McWane Science Center with a lot of parents and children about. One person (very politely) asked if I could spare any change. All of the streets around the hotel were clean.Walkability: I've never thought of Birmingham as a walkable city, but I was quite surprised at how close to so many things the hotel is. I walked up to Five Points South, to the art museum, to the Amtrak station, and to several other places around downtown during my stay. I might rethink this were it 90 degrees in the summer.Food & drinks: I had drinks and a snack on the rooftop bar in the evening. It was pretty standard; the only issue was that the menu had just changed the day before and they were adjusting. I got a huge portion of olives!
Service: 5
There was nothing to do on a Monday here, so we wandered around, but while we were here, the stay was great and I felt so comfortable in the robes provided for us! Thanks for having cable to watch the Super Bowl! I will definitely continue to book premium hotels like this one full of restored historical artifacts!
Service: 5
The Elyton Hotel is a great hotel with a cool ambiance and is conveniently located in the downtown Birmingham, Alabama area. The hotel has a great ambiance and the staff is friendly and professional. Birmingham, Alabama is one of my favorite cities in the United States and this hotel is a great addition to Birmingham, Alabama.
My husband and I decided to do a valentines staycation here over the weekend. The room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Our overall stay was fine. However, I accidentally left my dress hanging in the closet. I realized on the same day we checked out and called the front desk but the room had already been turned over. The woman at the front desk was kind enough to check the room but told me nothing was in the closet and I was told to call housekeeping in the morning to check the lost and found. When I called the next morning I was told they did not have it. They claimed they checked with the girl who cleaned my room and claimed that she didn’t take anything from the room and had nothing on her cart. Also that they didn’t have a lost and found. They claim it vanished without a trace and offered me no further help. I am very disappointed. Clearly someone on staff at the hotel has taken the dress (I was told no one had checked into the room after us). I know I am at fault for accidentally leaving it behind, but this dress was very sentimental to me- and this should have been easily retrieved. Objects do not vanish into thin air. Due to this-I will not recommend this hotel to anyone and will be making a rule to myself to never hang clothes in a hotel closet again.
Service: 1
Stayed on my wedding night. I do not know why I haven't stayed there before. Let me start this way the front desk staff was outstanding they went out of their way to make me and my wife feel important. I recommend going to the rooftop for drinks and food. I definitely see myself going again.
This is truly hell. Please do NOT stay here. Every single time you even try to doze off there will be roaring cars and motorcycles so loud it will be impossible. I am currently here on the 13th floor and it sounds like I am staying trackside at a dirt track race. Do yourself a favor and please don’t put yourself through this!
The rooms were well equipped, nicely decorated, and clean. The Yard restaurant on site was exceptional. Alisa and Manny were so friendly and accommodating and the food was fantastic. I had breakfast twice and dinner once and each time I was pleased with the quality of the food, the portions, and the service.
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The Elyton hotel is possibly the most architecturally significant building in Birmingham. Congratulations to the hotel designers to stay true to the buildings design throughout the interior and into the rooms. The physical surroundings themselves made this a pleasurable stay. Lobby is spacious and staff was friendly. Room was comfortable. Unique design, adapted to the space.
The staff was VERY nice! The rooms were updated, clean, nice and comfortable. The location was convenient to the event we were attending, but I'm not sure how convenient it is to other popular parts of Birmingham... we had to wait quite a while for an Uber/Lyft!
Service: 5
I walked in on a Tuesday afternoon to the front desk and asked if they had a room available for the night . The young lady told me they did have rooms but she was not able to help me and said I needed to book it on the Marriott app. I've stayed at Marriotts for over 35 years and have never been not able to get a room from the front desk personnel. Seems insane to me and they will not be getting my business in the future.
i never type negative feedback about my stay at any hotel. In fact, I reached out to the CEO of this autograph hotel to offer constructive feedback, but did not receive a response. If having hot water in your hotel room is not important to you, or if your time is not valuable so you don't mind waiting 30 minutes for the valet because he overslept, or if you enjoy a sub-par menu and no option for room service, and no water bottles in room- then this is the hotel for you. Enjoy!
I never type negative feedback about my stay at any hotel. In fact, I reached out to the CEO of this autograph hotel to offer constructive feedback, but did not receive a response. If having hot water in your hotel room is not important to you, or if your time is not valuable so you don’t mind waiting 30 minutes for the valet because he overslept, or if you enjoy a sub-par menu and no option for room service, and no water bottles in room- then this is the hotel for you. Enjoy!