The John Hand Club Hotel in Downtown Birmingham offers comfort and convenience. Guests enjoy free continental breakfast and WiFi. Visitors praise the attentive staff and the vibrant city atmosphere just outside the door.
Located in Downtown Birmingham, a neighbourhood in Birmingham, John Hand Club Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. Heaviest Corner on Earth and Freedom Riders Debarkation Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Summit and Western Hills Mall. Check out an event or a game at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, and consider making time for Birmingham Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Birmingham travel guide
17 20th Street North, Suite 700, Birmingham, AL, 35203
What's nearby
McWane Science Center
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Alabama Theater
6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Alabama at Birmingham
11 min walk - 1.0 km
UAB Hospital
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Birmingham Station
3 min walk
Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
16 min drive
Restaurants
Milo's Hamburgers
7 min walk
Alabama Peanut Company
1 min walk
The Margaret
3 min walk
Pies & Pints
5 min walk
Salud Taqueria
3 min walk
About this property
John Hand Club Hotel
Hotel near University of Alabama at Birmingham
Close to Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, John Hand Club Hotel provides amenities such as a 24-hour gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and luggage storage
A water dispenser and a lift
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
Heating, daily housekeeping and desks
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Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
John Hand Club Hotel Hotel
John Hand Club Hotel Birmingham
John Hand Club Hotel Hotel Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
Is John Hand Club Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at John Hand Club Hotel?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Hand Club Hotel on 12 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,964, excluding 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 John Hand Club Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at John Hand Club Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at John Hand Club Hotel?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is John Hand Club Hotel located?
Located in Downtown Birmingham, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Heaviest Corner on Earth, University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. McWane Science Center and Railroad Park are also within 10 minutes. Birmingham Station is only a 3-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
John Hand Club Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10
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9.8
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10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 264 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 264 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 264 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 264 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 264 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Meg
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolute beauty of a building and view with prime location to walk to Paramount and ZaZa.
The rooms and other appointments at the hotel were outstanding. The only concern was the early check out, which was 10:00 am. That meant for us we paid for a whole day and didn’t get 24 hours. We did ask for a late check out because I have a work call at 10;00 am, but was denied.
Our suite was comfortable in every way (bed, shower, living room, common area). My wife and I loved our stay and wished every hotel was so nice. Also, the staff was uniformly helpful and gracious.
7 units on 1 floor of the building. First class operation. Heavy Suite was large, comfortable and clean. Free parking (next door) is easy & secure. Appears to be recent remodel. Angie at front desk was wonderful. Great location with good dining in walking distance. Felt safe walking in the area. Absolutely 100% satisfied with experience.
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott
23 Jun 2024
Great room and value. Perfect location with lots of fantastic food options and things to do within walking distance. Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Will come back.
Our stay was absolutely incredible; the staff and bartenders went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves and had everything we needed. The room was beautiful, clean and spacious with a great city view and balcony.
Juwon manages the Hotel Floor and yhe place is immaculate, cozy and private.
And the access to the 20th Floor Private John Hand Club is a bonus with amazing views and friendly and talented staff.
It was very quiet and sleek! I tremendously enjoyed the staff they were all fantastic and informative! My wife loved looking up the history and all that came along with it will definitely book our next stay with y’all!
Check-in was difficult. Hotels.com sent us a non-functional door code and security wasn’t at the front desk. No one answered the phone numbers listed on the door to call. Brisk walk through the rain to parking deck next block over to get security to answer phone to let us in the door. Living room in the Heaviest Corner suite strongly smelled of marijuana and lots of street noise hindered sleep somewhat. Otherwise, room was clean and appeared well kept. The bed was comfortable and shower was beautiful and refreshing with great water pressure.
I'm inclined to try and keep this place a secret so it's available still and at a reasonable price next time we are in Birmingham but this little gem deserves the good review.
There was not much information online about this "hotel" but the photos and reviews I did find gave me enough confidence to book and boy was it worth it.
This hotel is actually just seven (I believe) suites located on one floor of the historic John Hand building. We stayed in the Cobblestone suite which I felt had the best set up and was the only room with access to the shared balcony (shared from the common area)
Upon arrival and checking in you'll be given key card access to the elevators to the 7th floor.
The common area and hotel floor is stunning. Marble floors and high end lights and fixtures. There is a small kitchen area with snacks and coffee. There was a mini fridge where we kept our leftover pizza after dinner.
The rooms were all booked for the evening but we only saw one other couple. There was no noise inside the hotel and very little road noise in the Cobblestone room. The other rooms might have more noise as they are on the main street.
Guests of the hotel have access to the rooftop lounge and bar which made for a nice time before heading out to our Valentines dinner and concert.
Parking was easy.