Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham

Barbecue Grills in the yard

Prepare a quick meal for yourself or your family and friends on our outdoor grills, free for your use.

The Shoppe

the shoppe is open 24 hours a day, right next to the front desk. It’s the perfectly convenient spot to grab a variety of snacks, candies, beverages, ice cream, frozen foods, essential toiletries and more.

Local Restaurants for Eat-In, Take-Out or Delivery

Count on us to point you in the right direction for dinner. In your suite, you’ll find a full list of local restaurants that offer take-out, delivery or full table service. If you need a personal recommendation, our knowledgeable staff is eager to help.

Free Grab and Go Breakfast

A convenient breakfast that's pre-packaged and ready to go in the dish. Breakfast items include a muffin or danish, granola bar, whole piece of fruit and a bottle of water.  A coffee station is also available in the morning.

Whether you’re visiting the University of Alabama or the Grandview Medical Center… exploring Birmingham’s parks and museums or the nearby Mercedes plant … attending the symphony or a jazz concert … or taking in one of the city’s many annual festivals, the Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham is your ideal headquarters. Our staff can point you to the area’s innumerable venues in arts, culture and outdoor activities, or simply relax at our outdoor pool or fitness center.

Local Attractions

• Birmingham Zoo
• Birmingham Museum of Art
• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
• Southern Museum of Flight
• Birmingham Botanical Garden
• McWane Center Science Institute and IMAX
• Vulcan Center Museum
• Veterans Park
• Liberty Park Sports Complex
• Oak Mountain Amphitheatre/State Park

Onsite Services

Outdoor pool (seasonal)

24-hour fitness center, with treadmills, stationary bicycles, weight machine, and free weights

Sports Court

Barbecue and picnic facilities

The Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham lets you take up all the space you need. Our oversized suites double nicely as private offices with lots of room to spread out. And with a fully equipped kitchen in your hotel suite, you can stay productive and on task. We have you covered with on-site laundry facilities, overnight pickup and delivery service, and free parking. Plus, our free wireless high-speed internet and printing and fax service makes keeping in touch a breeze. You can even squeeze in a workout at our fitness center. No time to grab dinner? Several local restaurants offer delivery service.

Hosting or planning a meeting? We also have you covered with our 375-square-foot meeting room. Equipped to host meetings of up to 25 participants, it offers a professional, on-site space apart from your guest room. You’ll also have access to white board, flip charts and complimentary wireless high-speed internet.

Call the hotel directly to book a meeting today at 1.205.991.8686.

For all deposits and final payments, we are pleased to accept all major credit cards including American Express.

We strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible and to accommodate the needs of our guests with disabilities. Please contact the hotel if you have any special requests relating to your disability. 

The following areas are accessible:

• Public entrance
• Route from the hotel’s public entrance to
  • The registration area
  • The accessible guest rooms
  • Restaurants
  • The fitness center
  • The swimming pool
  • The business center
• Registration desk
• Concierge desk
• Public restroom
• Accessible parking spaces for cars in self-parking facility
• Restaurant
• Fitness center
• Swimming pool
• Business center

The following areas are not fully accessible:

• Route from the hotel's accessible public entrance to the meeting room/ballroom area

Additional accessibility information:

• Guest room TVs have closed captioning or closed caption decoders provided
• Service animals are welcome
• Braille and tactile signage is provided for permanent rooms and spaces
• Hotel employees will read menus and other printed/visual information and provide verbal directions to locations in the hotel to guests who are blind/low vision
• Audio/visual fire alarms in common areas

Information About Accessible Guest Suites

Our hotel has the following accessible suite types:

• Mobility/Hearing Accessible Studio King, Tub
• Mobility/Hearing Accessible Studio King, Roll-in Shower
• Mobility/Hearing Accessible Studio Two Doubles, Tub

Suites designated as mobility accessible have features for guests with mobility disabilities, including, but not limited to:

• Doorways that provide 32” of clear width
• Roll-in shower or tub with grab bars (specific bathing fixture type is indicated for each room in the room name)
• Lowered light switches and thermostats
• Toilets with grab bars
• Accessible vanity
• Accessible route to all parts of the room

Suites designated as hearing accessible have features for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, including visual alarms and notification devices.

For general amenities associated with each suite type, please see our suites page.

Please call us at 1.205.991.8686 should you have further questions about accessibility or email us at reservations@sonesta.com.

We love your furry friends as much as you do. 

Sonesta is proud to invite your cuddly companions and provide special amenities like bowls, waterproof mats, and treats at check-in. We’ll greet your pet with an arrival letter outlining our local recommendations for a pawsome stay. 

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham is pet-friendly and welcomes well-mannered pets, with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per suite.

$75 fee applies for stays up to 7 nights; $25 per week thereafter.

Learn more about our pet policy here. 

Many of our guests are relocating to the Birmingham area for a local company, participating in a multi-week training with their employer, or need long-term lodging for some other reason. So we offer attractive extended stay rates to our temporary residents. The longer your stay, the less you’ll pay. Our generous amenities make your stay more convenient and easy. Each oversized suite features a fully equipped kitchen, making for a more economical stay. You’ll also enjoy onsite laundry, free wireless high-speed internet and free parking  – so you won’t have to worry about extra costs adding up.

Serving the University Community

Sports groups and friends of the University of Alabama’s football, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, volleyball and swimming teams love our relaxed suites when they’re in town for events and competitions. Students and families also take advantage of our great rates during orientation and graduation weeks.

Sonesta’s Culture of Caring at Work

With Birmingham’s Grandview Medical Center nearby, traveling nurses and other hospital workers find our location ideal and our amenities convenient. Families of those undergoing long-term treatment also appreciate how our amenities make for a comfortable stay. And for those who’ve been temporarily displaced by home repairs or natural disasters, Sonesta stands at the ready with insurance-friendly rates.