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Suburban Studios Birmingham Homewood I-65

Casual extended stay hotel in Birmingham featuring free Wi-Fi, gym, kitchen suites, and bus parking near Vulcan Park and Birmingham Zoo. 3.2 rating from 313 reviews.

500 Wildwood Cir, Birmingham, AL 35209, United States View on map
6.4/10
Average Based on 318 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced Comfort with Practical Amenities

Guests appreciate the spacious suites and helpful staff at this budget extended stay hotel, while highlighting some mixed experiences around maintenance and booking processes.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean suites featuring full kitchens with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and cookware.
  • Friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable staff, including standout service from management and front desk team members.
  • Good value for the price, especially for extended stays and weekly rates.
  • Convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and on-site laundry facilities.
  • Family- and pet-friendly environment with plenty of sleeping room and extra blankets available.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests have experienced overcharging and challenges with early check-in despite prior arrangements.
  • Maintenance issues such as occasional pest sightings were reported but appear to be addressed.
  • Bathrooms may show signs of wear, with specific mentions of less tidy tubs.
  • The hotel lacks a restaurant on-site and does not provide an airport shuttle.
  • Payment methods require exact amounts on prepaid or credit cards to avoid billing issues.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable extended stay accommodations with home-like kitchen facilities.
  • Families looking for spacious suites in a kid- and pet-friendly setting.
  • Visitors who appreciate convenient location near local attractions and a quiet, suburban area.
  • Professionals or guests needing flexible stays with essential amenities like free parking and laundry.
  • Those valuing helpful customer service to assist with questions and concerns during their stay.
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About this property

Welcome to Suburban Studios Birmingham Homewood I-65

Suburban Studios Birmingham Homewood I-65 is an extended stay hotel offering practical and budget-friendly accommodations in a residential area of Birmingham. The property features down-to-earth suites that include full kitchens, making it suitable for longer visits. Guests have access to amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, a fitness center, and ample parking including dedicated bus and truck spaces.

The hotel's location at 500 Wildwood Cir places it near shopping and dining options in an affluent neighborhood, with notable nearby attractions like Red Mountain Park and Samford University. Popular local sights such as Vulcan Park and Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and the Birmingham Zoo are within easy reach, providing a variety of things to do during a stay.

Guest reviews reflect a mixed but overall adequate experience with a 3.2 rating based on over 300 reviews. Many appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff as well as the spacious suites with kitchen facilities, while some have raised concerns about occasional cleanliness and booking management. The property receives particular praise for its value for weekly stays and family-friendly environment.

Check-in begins at 3 PM with check-out by noon. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers smoke-free accommodations. It lacks on-site dining options and airport shuttle service, but is located about 18 minutes by car from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, making it accessible for travelers needing extended lodging close to the city.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms
Fitness center
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AM
Amanda Moore Apr 10, 2026
8.0

Well, I had written a previous review boasting (AND STILL GIVING PRAISE) FOR to Jay and Tiffany. Those two are very personable, accomodating, and friendly as all get out. BUT, I am now I must say that Rodney, although he and I got off to a rough start, well, this morning he actually took the time to very politely and thoroughly explain some questions I had concerning my Choice Hotel points and I know he is busy, but he took the time and had the patience to do that and I was very appreciative. He also made it very easy to handle my deposit and to inform me that paying weekly would save me a significant amount of money. Although this place has its bad reviews and it's disgruntled guests, all in all, it is a private, conveniently located, and comfortable place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone on a budget needing a temporary or even more permanent place to stay.

SW
S Weisbrod Mar 30, 2026
10

I'm a professional captain and when the boat broke I needed a place to stay on short notice. I don't know the area at all and found Suburban Studios on the internet. I called and they fixed me right up. When I finally got there registration was fast and easy. The staff friendly and knowledgeable. The suite was clean and comfortable. It became apparent that it was an extended stay place and I was only there one night but I was treated like family.

DA
Dawn Adams Mar 29, 2026
10

The price for weekly can't beat. The only issues is I did see roaches but they were dead so I can tell they are working on the problem. Never had a issue with front desk just one time when I had reserved a room someone called asked me to pay for one nite when I had reserved for 7 nites. I asked her why i never have before she said because we about to overbooked. So I said my husband coming now can he check in early since we paying. She said yes but when he got there he wasn't able to.

TV
Tamara Voyles Mar 12, 2026
10

So first off very reasonable price for all we got. Dishes in the room utensils pans amazing fridge and stove dishwasher the rooms were so clean and spacious. More than enough sleeping room for two families in the suite. They had extra blankets for the pullout sofa bed. I felt very well taken care of.evrn soap to wash the dishes. Plenty of towels I could go on and on but hands down one of the best places I've ever stayed am azing customer service!

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Eric Tolman Feb 19, 2026
10

Suburban extended stay hote is a very pleasant place to stay, The staff is wonderful, they are helpful and friendly, I especially would like to thank the Manager Kam and staff member Carla for their outstanding customer service, I truly appreciate all that they did to make my stay as pleasant as possible. The rooms are great, you feel more like you're in your own apartment with a kitchen, complete with a stove, refrig., microwave, & a dishwasher. They provide some things to get you started, depending on the length of your stay, i.e. 2 rolls of toilet paper, small bottle of dish detergent, 2 pkg of dishwasher detergent,, enough bathroom hand & bath towels and face clothes. And if you need to do laundry, there's a great laundry room on the permises.

CN
Crystal Nicholas Jan 29, 2026
8.0

Lucked up on the rate for this stay, otherwise I would have never been able to afford. Room was tidy, (minus the tub) but the best part, hands down, was the size of the room. Spacious with full or queen size bed and couch that rolled out into bed. A true full kitchen with large fridge and stove with oven. Even a few dishes and silverware. Location is convenient to almost everything. The guy at the desk was friendly but never encountered any other employees. It's not worth the normal price by no means but it definitely exceeds at half. Would recommend with pom poms and back flips if weekly price was at an affordable extended stay rate.

ABM
Amanda Browning Maza Dec 27, 2025
8.0

Love it here!! I have three small children so it is definitely kid friendly, however, if they could just put more pots and pans in the kitchen that would be great,only other complaint and keep in mind that I have been tolerant on both occasions due to me liking the hotel make sure u pay with a credit card or prepaid card that has the exact amount bc I've been overcharged twice at different times with my bank card and it take 5 to 7 days for that to go back on your account.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Suburban Studios Birmingham Homewood I-65

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Affluent area with quaint shopping & dining hubs, plus Red Mountain Park & Samford University.

  • Lakeshore Pkwy and Wildwood Cir 4 min Walk
  • Lakeshore Pkwy and Wildwood Pkwy 9 min Walk
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 18 min Car · 2 hr 7 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Alabama. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Birmingham Museum of Art 2,892 reviews

Birmingham Museum of Art

2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States

4.8 · Art Museum
Vulcan Park and Museum 5,571 reviews

Vulcan Park and Museum

1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, United States

4.7 · Museum
Birmingham Zoo 9,082 reviews

Birmingham Zoo

2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223, United States

4.2 · Zoo
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