For a mid-sized city, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has more than its share of hotels. Most of the hotels, however, are standard chain operations. A room but not much more.
But Tuscaloosa has a few very, very nice premium hotels, too. As home to The University of Alabama, you’d expect the market would support some premium hotels.
In rank order, the best at No. 1:
- No. 1: The Alamite. A upscale 112-room boutique hotel with all the amenities, including restaurants, bar, and fitness room. The Alamite has a classic hotel vibe. The Alamite is located in the heart of Tuscaloosa’s vibrant downtown and only a few blocks from the campus of The University of Alabama. The Alamite opened in September 2022. 2301 6TH Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- No. 2: AC Hotel Another upscale hotel. Restaurant, bar, and fitness room on site. Located in the downtown area of Tuscaloosa, and a few blocks from The University of Alabama. The decor of this hotel has a modern vibe. Opened in 2023. 2585 6TH ST, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- No. 3: Courtyard Hotel by Marriot. This hotel opened recently. it ranks highly because it is in a quiet suburban area of Tuscaloosa, north of downtown in Northport. The location of the hotel is not far from The University of Alabama and downtown Tuscaloosa. A very nice hotel.
Three more hotels in the downtown area of Tuscaloosa are in tier two. All three are a great place to stay. And all are close to restaurants and The University of Alabama.
- Hotel Indigo. 111 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa. 2410 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Homewood Suites by Hilton. 2451 Jack Warner Parkway West, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.