Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Off Highway 31, this unpretentious budget hotel is 7 miles from both the Birmingham Zoo and the tranquil Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It's also 8 miles from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Accessed by exterior corridors, the warmly decorated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and sitting areas. Upgraded rooms add minifridges and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemakers. Kids age 17 and under stay with parents at no extra charge. Freebies include parking and all-day coffee. There's also a 24-hour gym. Coin-operated laundry facilities are on-site, and pets are permitted (1 per room, at no additional charge).

Address: 1466 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35216

Phone:  +1 205-822-2224

Website:  redroof.com