Best Western Gardendale

4.1
625 reviews

About

Hotel
Located in Gardendale,AL, the Best Western Gardendale is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Location

Best Western Gardendale
842 THOMPSON ST, Gardendale, AL
35071, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
625 reviews
5 stars
316
4 stars
163
3 stars
67
2 stars
28
1 star
51

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and accommodating staff, highlighting their helpfulness and warm interactions.

Cleanliness Issues

Numerous reviews mentioned problems with cleanliness, including dirty rooms, moldy smells, and pest issues.

Breakfast Quality

While some guests enjoyed the breakfast variety, others criticized it for being bland or below expectations.

Room Conditions

Several reviews noted that rooms were outdated, with issues like broken amenities, unpleasant odors, and inadequate maintenance.

Value for Money

Guests expressed mixed feelings about the pricing, with some feeling it was overpriced for the quality of the hotel.
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    Tearra Braun
    Nov 9, 2025
    1.0
    I stayed here about 5 years ago and it was great (I left a positive review) This time around was horrible. I guess management changed. Upon checking in, I was told I would be charged a $25 holding fee and it would be returned to my credit card. Ok, thats fine but this should be stated when making reservations. My problem is with housekeeping. Why ask what time your customs will be checking out, when housekeeping comes around three hours before checkout knocking and opening doors they know customers are in? This makes no sense and is absolutely unnecessary. Thank goodness I had my latch on the door. And no I should not have to put the privacy sign on the door nob. They have a list of which rooms are occupied so why come and bother someone hours before checkout.
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    Rachael McGuire
    Oct 7, 2025
    5.0
    Though the room is modest, my favorite part of the stay was the customer service. They did amazing from the first interaction until we left for our next adventure. The host was very knowledgeable and accommodating, trying to help with any need. Breakfast was good, included items like eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, waffles, yogurt, pastries, grits, oatmeal, cereal, toppings for everything, fresh fruit, juices, and more. The attendant for the breakfast was very helpful and kept everything running smoothly.
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    Misty Flippo
    Sep 6, 2025
    5.0
    I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to the Best Western in Gardendale! Clean room, comfortable beds, delicious hot breakfast with many options, friendly & helpful staff! Lots of amenities including fitness center, business center, & pool. Location was very convenient to I-65 and plentiful dining & shopping, in a quiet secluded area. Plentiful free parking. Wall of security cameras in plain view, felt very safe. Great value and reasonable rate. I will be back!
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    Michelle Anderson
    Sep 6, 2025
    5.0
    This little gem is nestled just off the interstate in Gardendale AL. The whole place is clean and cozy and comfortable. And much less expensive than the other hotels in the area. The deep soaking tub was a great bonus! Great breakfast! Fun fall decor in addition to the intriguing photos of architecture. Just great! We'll be back!
  • JA
    Jennifer Allen
    Aug 6, 2025
    1.0
    We booked a room for 3 people. They did not have sheets for the pull out bed. The desk clerk told us they did not have bedding for the pull out because they were full and did not have extra. That should not have been considered extra. We booked for 3 people, king and pull out. We made a trip out and got our own so No one had to sleep on a bare mattress. The strong mildew and mold smell in the entire facility set my allergies off. Thankfully we only stayed one night and was on the rest of our trip.

Frequently Asked Questions About Best Western Gardendale

What are the operating hours of Best Western Gardendale?

Best Western Gardendale is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Does Best Western Gardendale offer free Wi-Fi to guests?

Yes, Best Western Gardendale provides free Wi-Fi access for all guests to use in their rooms and business center.