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Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Veterans Park

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Candlewood Suites Alabaster is perfect for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore nearby Veterans Park, keep fit in the gym, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff offers practical services like dry cleaning and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Room amenity

Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Room amenity

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
1004 Balmoral Dr, Alabaster, AL, 35007

What's nearby

  • Alabaster Promenade - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Veterans Park - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex - 23 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG

Hotel near Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Located close to Veterans Park and Oak Mountain State Park, Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG provides a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to car hire on-site and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • Barbecues, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and fridges

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alabaster by IHG

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 858 reviews
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 36 kg per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Candlewood ALABASTER
Candlewood Suites ALABASTER
Candlewood Suites Hotel ALABASTER
Candlewood Suites Alabaster Hotel Alabaster
Candlewood Suites Alabaster Hotel
Alabaster Candlewood Suites

Frequently asked questions

Is Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$164.04, including 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.

How much is parking at Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Veterans Park, Oak Mountain State Park and American Village Citizenship Trust. Oak Mountain Amphitheatre and Alabama National Cemetery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Candlewood Suites Alabaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 600 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away but near everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

VaShea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and the staff was very nice upon check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is safe. Staff were very professional. Room very clean. Had to wait for room to be ready but they compensated me appropriately.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was great. Slept 11 straight hours after driving 6.5 hours and being awake 18. Love the normal size fridge & ice maker. Lots of hot water for my shower and room temp was easy to adjust.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

MaryShell

Liked: Staff & service
Was a little expensive for what it was. Shower leaked the whole time, property a little worn, but staff were super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lakeshia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient, quiet, clean place to stay and affordable. Will use it every time we come to visit family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The desk attendant was very nicr and patient, the property was quiet and nice all through you can see some aging but still nice and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk very friendly and quick easy check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
I could hear the toilet flush from next door room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very tited Great beds Good sleep Woke up and left Great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for overnight stay. Close proximity to everything you may need while out of town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything about the hotel. Area is nice, but don't stay at this hotel.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time at candlewood suites. I will defintely be staying there again. It was clean, quiet, and had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to families we were visiting. Several places to shop for forgotten items and several places close to eat at. Staff very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Everything was already printed and waiting to be completed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with cooking options
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms with wonderful beds!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, but air conditioner kept turning off and room was very hot during the night. Also shower doors were very hard to open and my husband had to adjust them before I could take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Dated. Room was below par.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suite was large and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no breakfast,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness
The only plus were the beds were comfortable. Our room was dirty, there was a cockroach, the dishes were dirty, there was no coffee pot for the coffee maker.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025