HomeTowne Studios Birmingham - Airport

Description

Hotel class: 2.5-star
Address: 5101 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL, United States
Nearest airport: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Airport distance: approximately 1.42 miles from BHM according to Red Roof, while map-based listings place it at roughly 4.6 km. The hotel does not list a complimentary airport shuttle on its official property page.

HomeTowne Studios Birmingham - Airport is a practical extended-stay hotel for travelers who want a low-cost base near BHM and are happy to look after themselves. Red Roof positions it as affordable extended-stay accommodation with flexible weekly and monthly rates, and that is exactly what it is: studio rooms with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and paid laundry, a short drive from the terminal. It is not a full-service hotel, and it does not pretend to be — its value is in longer stays, where the kitchenette and the weekly rate structure do the heavy lifting.

Guest Experience

Guest ratings for this property come from a small review base, so treat them as a rough signal rather than a verdict.

Expedia lists the property at 6.0 out of 10 from 21 reviews, while Travelocity lists 5.4 out of 10 from 12 reviews. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Skyscanner scores for this specific property could not be verified at the time of writing, so no averaged score is calculated here — and figures for the separate HomeTowne Studios Birmingham - Highway 280 property are deliberately not used, as that is a different hotel.

The most recent guest comment found, reviewed on October 1, 2026, praised the front desk: "The front desk person Day, was so so kind and helpful and made sure it was an easy fast process to check in! Will definitely stay at this hidden gem."

What Guests Like

The most consistent positives are the location, the price, and the staff.

Guests value being minutes from BHM, free Wi-Fi and free self-parking, and the extended-stay setup — a kitchenette and weekly rates — that makes a longer trip affordable. The recent front-desk praise fits the pattern of a small property where staff make the difference.

Free parking and the outdoor pool add further value, especially for travelers staying more than one night.

Main Guest Complaints

Feedback is limited because the review base is small, and that itself is worth knowing: with only a handful of reviews on each platform, a single bad stay moves the average.

Older feedback includes a harsh 2012 review describing dirty rooms and unprofessional staff, but that review is more than a decade old and should not be weighted the same as recent comments. Travelers who are particularly sensitive to room condition should read the most recent guest comments before booking, and inspect the room on arrival — standard advice for any budget extended-stay property.

Rooms

The property offers studio-style rooms built for living in, not just sleeping in. Red Roof describes its HomeTowne Studios rooms as extended-stay studios, and the brand's standard setup includes a kitchenette area with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop and sink, along with a work area and television. Confirm the exact kitchenette contents of your room when booking, as setups can vary.

Accessible guest rooms are available, with doorways providing 32 inches of clear width, and guest-room televisions have closed captioning. Rooms are accessed via exterior corridors, and the property has an elevator.

Kids 17 and under stay free, according to the official property page.

Monthly Price Updates

October 2026 Prices

Average price: $183 per night (Planet of Hotels average price for this property).

These are October 2026 comparison prices, not guaranteed future rates. Check live rates for your dates before booking.

Cancellation & Prepayment

Cancellation and payment rules depend on the selected rate.

Some listings for this property show fully refundable options with payment at the property, while lower-priced offers are generally more restrictive. Travelers whose plans may change should therefore check the rate terms before booking rather than automatically selecting the lowest advertised price.

Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees

No separate advance-booking fee was identified.

No specific walk-in or spot-booking fee was listed either. Guests arriving without a reservation would normally pay the room rate available at that time.

Breakfast

Breakfast is not listed as a complimentary amenity at this property.

What is included is free coffee in the lobby. For breakfast, travelers will use nearby restaurants and cafes — several are within a very short distance, including Best Wings & Deli and Sammy's Sandwich Shop, both under a quarter of a mile away.

For travelers comparing several BHM-area hotels, the lack of free breakfast is a real difference against properties that include it, and it should be counted in the total cost of a short stay.

Main Hotel Facilities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free self-parking
• Seasonal outdoor swimming pool (accessible, with pool lift available)
• Paid laundry facilities
• 24-hour front desk
• Vending machines
• Elevator
• Meeting facilities
• Free coffee in the lobby
• Free expanded cable
• Free long-distance calling

Red Roof confirms these core amenities on the official property page.

Paid Facilities & Extras

Most of the important hotel basics are included, but some services cost extra:

• Laundry facilities are paid, not complimentary
• Additional housekeeping beyond the standard schedule costs $10 per occurrence
• A $100 refundable deposit is required at check-in for all guests
• Possible incidental charges

Parking, Wi-Fi and lobby coffee are complimentary.

Pets are not permitted, with the exception of service and emotional support animals, which are always welcome.

Room Facilities

Typical room facilities include:

• Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and stovetop
• Flat-screen TV with closed captioning
• Work area
• Air conditioning
• Hair dryer and iron available at the front desk

The combination of a kitchenette and work area makes the rooms practical for both short airport stays and multi-week visits.

Airport Shuttle & Parking

The hotel does not list a complimentary Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport shuttle on its official property page.

Self-parking is free, however, which helps offset some of the transportation cost.

Because BHM is only around 1.42 miles away according to Red Roof, the airport remains easy to reach by car, taxi or rideshare, but travelers should plan their own transfer.

Pool

The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, which is accessible and has a pool lift available.

Because the pool is seasonal, travelers visiting outside the warmer months should confirm availability before counting on it.

Business & Meeting Facilities

The hotel lists meeting facilities among its amenities.

No business center is listed on the official property page. The meeting offering is suited to small gatherings rather than large conferences — confirm capacity and setup with the property if you plan to use it.

Accessibility

Accessibility features confirmed on the official property page include:

• Accessible guest rooms with 32-inch clear-width doorways
• Accessible lobby registration desk
• Accessible public entrance to the lobby
• Accessible public restrooms
• Accessible parking spaces for cars and vans in the self-parking facility
• Accessible routes from the entrance to guest rooms and the registration area
• Accessible swimming pool with pool lift available
• Braille and raised-character signage for permanent rooms and spaces
• Staff trained to read written materials aloud for guests who are blind or have low vision

Travelers with specific mobility or bathroom requirements should confirm the exact room configuration before arrival.

Safety & Security

Available safety features include:

• 24-hour front desk
• $100 refundable deposit at check-in
• Check-in age of 18 years or older

Guests may be required to present a payment card matching the reservation, and the hotel may place a temporary authorization on the card for incidental charges.

Check-In & Check-Out

Check-in: from 2:00 PM
Check-out: by 12:00 PM

These times are confirmed by Red Roof's official property information. The minimum check-in age is 18 years.

Children & Extra Beds

Children 17 and under stay free, according to the official property page.

Extra-bed arrangements are not published on the official page, so families requiring a specific sleeping arrangement should contact the property before arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Red Roof lists this location as not accepting pets, while service and emotional support animals are always welcome.

Group Bookings

Large groups should request a dedicated group quote rather than booking many rooms individually.

Group reservations may be subject to separate pricing, cancellation rules and room-block conditions, and the property's meeting facilities may be relevant for small group gatherings.

Nearby Restaurants

Several casual dining options are located close to the hotel, including:

• Best Wings & Deli — 0.07 miles
• Sammy's Sandwich Shop — 0.17 miles
• SAW's Soul Kitchen — 1.46 miles
• Big Spoon Creamery — 1.55 miles
• The Rougaroux — 1.99 miles
• Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings — 2.38 miles
• Fife's Restaurant & Diner — 2.88 miles
• Frothy Monkey — 2.89 miles
• El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham — 3.02 miles
• The Fish Market Restaurant — 3.21 miles

The surrounding area is practical for travelers who want a quick meal without driving into downtown Birmingham.

Nearby Tourist Spots & Attractions

The hotel's location is more suitable for airport access and highway convenience than for walking to central Birmingham attractions.

What Is Really Good?

The strongest part of HomeTowne Studios Birmingham - Airport is its overall value for longer stays.

Travelers receive:

• A studio room with a kitchenette
• Weekly and monthly rates that reward staying longer
• Free Wi-Fi and free parking
• A seasonal outdoor pool
• Free lobby coffee
• Kids 17 and under staying free
• A location barely a mile and a half from BHM

That combination makes it particularly suitable for travelers who want an affordable airport-area base for a week or more without paying for unnecessary full-service features.

What Could Be Better?

The biggest practical weaknesses are the lack of a listed airport shuttle and the lack of a complimentary breakfast.

Travelers must arrange their own transfer to and from BHM, and must buy their own breakfast or cook it in the kitchenette — which makes the property slightly less convenient than an airport hotel offering both.

The review base is also small, which makes the property harder to judge from ratings alone, and housekeeping is limited for stays under 7 nights, with extra cleanings at $10 each. Travelers who want daily housekeeping, a full-service restaurant, or resort-style facilities will find the amenity selection fairly basic.

Recommendation

Recommended for travelers using Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport who want a low-cost base for a stay of a week or more, and who are comfortable cooking for themselves and managing their own schedule.

For a one-night airport stay, compare the total carefully: the kitchenette and weekly-rate advantages do not apply, and a standard airport hotel with free breakfast and a shuttle may work out simpler.

The main reasons to choose another property would be if a free airport shuttle or complimentary breakfast is essential, or if daily housekeeping matters more than the weekly rate.

Official & Booking References

The official Red Roof page is the best reference for permanent hotel information such as parking, shuttle availability, pet rules, pool and laundry facilities.

Red Roof currently confirms free Wi-Fi, free parking, a pool and paid laundry, while also confirming that the hotel does not accept pets and that housekeeping is limited for stays under 7 nights.

• Official Red Roof — HomeTowne Studios Birmingham - Airport: https://www.redroof.com/extendedstay/hometownestudios/property/al/birmingham/hts1554
• Expedia / Travelocity / CheapTickets — HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Birmingham - Airport listings (guest ratings and October 2026 rate example)
• Planet of Hotels — Birmingham airport-area hotel listings (average price reference)