The Painted Lady

2.0 star property
Continental breakfast starts the day at this welcoming Downtown Birmingham hotel, where self parking makes exploring the neighborhood convenient and stress-free.

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The Painted Lady in Downtown Birmingham combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax in the cozy coffee shop/cafe, and connect with free in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and self parking ensure a hassle-free stay in the heart of the city.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Located in Birmingham, The Painted Lady is in the historical district. Alabama Ballet and McWane Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Good People Brewing Company and Topgolf Birmingham. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex or Barber Motorsports Park.
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2143 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233

What's nearby

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
    University of Alabama at Birmingham
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc.

Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People.

In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.
    Alabama Theater
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • UAB Hospital
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Children's of Alabama
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kirklin Clinic
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station
    11 min walk
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cookout
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    7 min walk
  • Milo's Hamburgers
    2 min walk
  • Alabama Peanut Company
    10 min walk

About this property

The Painted Lady

Hotel near University of Alabama at Birmingham
Located close to Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, The Painted Lady has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Painted Lady include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Painted Lady Hotel
The Painted Lady Birmingham
The Painted Lady Hotel Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Painted Lady pet-friendly?

Yes, The Painted Lady allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Painted Lady?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Painted Lady?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Painted Lady located?

Located in Downtown Birmingham, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of UAB Proton Center and University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB Hospital and Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex are also within 1 mi (2 km). Birmingham Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

The Painted Lady Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

We loved our stay at the painted lady! The staff was great, very friendly. The hotel was always spotless! We loved the location and we loved the cuteness of the hotel! I would definitely recommend this hotel for a nice little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Painted Lady is a jewel! The decor, the coordination at check in, everything…just superb! I would stay there again in a minute!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was perfect! I parked right outside the hotel. There was great things around but I did not have time to enjoy. Just there for a quick night of sleep and had to get back on the road. Great stay! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel stays I’ve had, and by far the best in Birmingham. Fair prices, great amenities, and the staff is some of the friendliest I have ever interacted with. Room was clean and absolutely adorable, I will be staying here every time I stay in Birmingham from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John H England III

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well decor and friendly staffs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was extremely clean and very beautiful inside and was perfectly within walking distance of everywhere we went for our night in Birmingham! Would definitely stay again and the service was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was conveniently located, rooms were spacious, very stylish and clean. Management were super friendly. Only complaint is that the person staying above me kept late hours and had loud footsteps! Next time I will ask for the top floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pristine and the office manager was the best! She was very friendly and helpful. My husband enjoyed learning the history of The Painted Lady. It is definitely a gem and if we are ever in Birmingham again, we will definitely be staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The parking was conveniently located and easy to walk a few steps to the lobby. The interior decorating and amenities were great! The room was very, very welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was kinda cool, and it was clean. Felt like a house flipper recently touched it. But there was no desk, table to eat at, or a dresser. The heavy curtains were installed on an extendable rod with curtain clips that came undone when I tried to open them (and I was careful). The view was roof level anyway. All this along with shared kureg with no tea pods, shared brita ina shared fridge, with no reverse osmosis filter installation in the shared sink (on my floor at least) made it feel like a nice hostel, not a $170/night hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the front desk (and his dog, Sub!) were very kind and helpful and the hotel itself was beautiful, extremely clean, and quiet. We were only there for one night but wish we could’ve stayed longer! We will definitely be staying again the next time we’re back in Birmingham.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy keyless entry. Free parking behind the building. Nice clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The most comfortable and softest bed Ive ever slept in! Very clean. Amenities were lacking! And very odd that we never saw another person. No staff nor other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The parking area was safe right behind the building. The cleanliness was unmatched and the very helpful staff was amazing. The sheets, towels and shower were very clean. We will be returning again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at the Painted Lady Hotel and really loved it. The staff were super friendly, the location was perfect for getting around, and my room was cozy, modern, and super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the historical buildings, vintage decor, and comfortable yet chic room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is it used to be a brothel, so be prepared for the Staff to help you with your luggage up the staircase. Overall peace and quiet is what you will get at this hotel. There are several restaurants and cafés within walking distance from the Hotel. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff greeted us upon arrival, along with a friendly dog! Rooms are perfect for a stay for couples or individuals. Close to nightlife and restaurants…safe entry for lobby and rooms. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The king suite room was beautifully appointed, very clean and comfortable. The staff was nice and helpful. The location felt random when we first got to town, but after driving around the next day, I realized it’s super close to lots of restaurants and shopping. We had no issue with street parking. The entryway felt very awkward. Maybe some background music would help the space feel more welcoming and less weird? The walls are also very thin. We had a very loud neighbor and couldn’t sleep. You also hear everything out in the hall. If it weren’t for the noise, I would have no hesitation in recommending this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerethia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was peaceful and quiet. They upgraded me to a king size bed for free and the room was pink, my favorite color. Also, my original room was on the 3rd floor, the new one was on thw 2nd which was a plus due to them only having stairs.
Keyless entry which was good since I was all over the place and didn't need to worry about a key.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely little boutique hotel, new to Birmingham! Was a wonderful stay, perfectly walkable to all the fun downtown restaurants and bars. The one thing that came by surprise was the fact that there was no elevator & our room was on the third floor. While not a huge deal, it would be worth noting in case others aren’t aware of that and are in need of that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at The Painted lady. Jing was very communicative and helped with a number of recommendations. We were only staying as a brief getaway and found out Birmingham’s good scene is pretty awesome. I’d stay at this clean, artsy, quirky, cool hotel a million times more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025