Name: The Painted Lady
Address: 2143 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, 35233, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Iwalker

It was an easy checking. Comfortable bed. No fridge or microwave though.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Robert

The gentleman who handled the desk was extremely helpful general manager, maybe not so much but there are only three people running the entire property.

Area is a bit sketchy but seemed safe.

I strongly recommend not to arrive before the 4pm check-in time, they stab you with a fee.

Rooms are clean, bathrooms are nicely done.

Wake me up a hands off approach at your hotel with very little service, this is your place.

Grocery store 2 blocks away, several restaurants and bars very close.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Colby

Nice and cozy

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Shaunise

I was so happy to get the same room I was in last October. Room 206 had the most comfortable bed. They provided a drink station as well as snacks on the 2nd floor. The stairs are steep so pack light. No elevator but so worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Kasie

Easy check-in and check-out. Clean property.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Ashley

Very clean, very easy access when it comes to finding it and how to check in and all that, as well as a perfect location and the history of this hotel is so amazing. You’ve got to check out all the stuff about this cool landmark of Birmingham, Alabama the GM there is great. She had actually filled me in on the history of this place, which is the only reason that I even chose this place to stay in thank you so much again. You guys are the painted lady hotel
ASHLEY Knight.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

sanem

Clean and beautiful rooms. Thank you. It’s nice and trendy too

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Tom

Very clean, comfortable and quiet, with convenient free parking and easy access to lots of restaurants. Bring hangars, and be aware that business travelers may not have an in-room workspace setup.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Sheena

Lot is convenient for parking. Room is beautiful. Clean. Good AC

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Debra

Adorable hotel, helpful staff, comfortable bed, great location

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Jessica

The rooms were beautiful and very clean. The water cooler was nearly empty and no vending machines. No staff available. Had to take my medication with sink water from the bathroom.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Lauren

This hotel was great! The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. I had everything that I needed. Would highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Andrew

Very clean and quiet.
Shower was good but sink had little pressure. Gus Chicken across the street was a treat. And next to that is a nice brewery

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Sheri

Great room, decor and location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Karen

The design and decor of the rooms and common area was so nice. We liked the DIY coffee bar and snacks. The bed was so comfortable!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Rachael

Great option in downtown, clean and easy access, clear directions.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Robert

The painted lady was fantastic, I just wish we could've stayed longer but I had reserved the room for our trip back home to Charleston SC for the night and we got there late. But everything was great especially the later check-in process that was not expected. I would highly recommend the painted lady to anyone that is going to stay in Birmingham more that just a few hours!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Christina

Good location and nice facility. I wish I had known it was a non traditional checkin with a door code sent via email or text. That caught me off guard.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Nachiket

Not much for any amenities apart from room cleaning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

brad

Great place

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

David

lovely boutique hotel, just what we were looking to get for a short stay in Birmingham. A parking lot nearby and parking on the street was very convenient. Good restaurants within walking distance. Loved the decor and design. The beds were very comfortable. The only thing I took points off for was a lack of access to ice. Fortunately, the cocktail lounge around the corner was gracious enough to give us some ice to have a soft drink in our room after a hot day sightseeing. Having a Kureg and small refrigerator with filtered water outside our room was nice. No elevators so if you have mobility issues, or lots of luggage, this is not the place for you. All the rooms are accessed via stairs. There is not always a staff person on site, but the manager was accessible and responsive to any minor issues. If we had a reason to go back to Birmingham, we would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Dustin

The front desk clerk was super friendly and informative. The hotel is an experience. Dont come here if you're looking for the Radisson or the Mariott. Come here if you like an artsy, unique, urban experience.

There are no elevators (as far as I know) so be ready to climb some cool old narrow staircases.

The parking looks sketchy as hell. They have a shared lot right next to a tattoo parlor about a half a block away. It is, however, lit up with good lighting and has a 24/7 security camera. Ultimately I felt safe enough leaving my car there and it came out unscathed, but my spouse was not super-impressed or comfortable with it.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Terri

The booking process was very easy. The room was clean, comfortable and lovely. Minor complaint - no pods by the coffee maker on the 2nd floor. Bigger complaint - while the GM was very friendly, we were considering staying an additional night. We were told that it was against policy to match the rate we had for the night we stayed. We would have to pay today’s rate which was about $30 higher despite the fact that it was a Monday night and the hotel had vacancies. So we made the decision to move on.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Grace

Great place to stay! Clean, quiet and friendly staff. Easy check in and check out process. No complaints

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Taylor

Absolutely loved this stay, would book again! Staff was amazing, parking was simple, room was beautiful!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Jeffrey

The room was clean and cleaning service was great. There was nobody there at 6:15 pm when I got in after delays with flights and a long day. I checked out and wanted a place to store my bag while I ate and waited to go to the airport but the lady in a closet, not at the desk but hiding in a closet said they could not do that. It was an odd way to leave and left a bad taste.

I will not be staying at the painted lady again. Also there was no way to get H2O so ya…

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Erica

this place was amazing and the bed was SO comfortable. I didn't get a chance to let them know there was no hot water coming out of the sink and the bathroom door wouldn't close. luckily my bf and I are ok with that but that could be a problem for some couples.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Sheree

My trip was put on hold by unforeseen weather conditions and I couldn’t get to my destination the day of my stay, the manager Ashley was awesome in allowing us through hotel.com to change our reservation to the next day. My stay at painted Lady was nothing short of awesome, the room was nice, clean and just what we needed for our stay. Will be my choice of stay if I ever visit Alabama again. Also great location so close to many things.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

TRICIA

Beautiful room and bathroom; thoughtful coffee bar

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

I loved this hotel. A small note to my clumsy girl friends: watch yourself in the shower. She's a slippery one!

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Alice

The best things about this hotel is the vibe, free parking, and location. Things to improve on would be to repair the towel ring and holder in the bathroom, provide stronger hooks for the heavy drapes (in an effort to open the drapes to see outside, the heavy drape just fell off the flimsy hooks), and finally, maybe a drinking glass in the bathroom. A coffee maker like a Keurig in the main area would also be a welcome addition. I couldn’t rate staff because we saw no one. It was a “personless” check-in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Sharon

This is a really cool hotel! My room was beautiful and comfortable. Although there is no elevator, all I had to do to get help with luggage was to call, and I was helped right away. I highly recommend this hotel!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Nicole

Clean, quiet, comfortable, and well located.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Hubert

The lack of an elevator was scary for us as our room was on the top floor but the staff helped us adapt. It is a very comfortable place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Lisandro

Beautiful place!! It has so much personality, I loved it

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Samantha

The room was beautiful, we had no issues, but it’s literally just a room. You basically pay for aesthetics.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Andrew

Super cool spot and very clean. So much character. Loved the contactless check-in to my room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Braxton

The room was very clean and wonderfully decorated!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Luna

Free parking and it's very close by! The staff was so sweet and helpful! This place was absolutely adorable and most certainly will be staying here next time we're in birmingham. 10/10!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Mary Carolyn

Well appointed, decorated, beautiful paintings, good location , but as an 80 yr old I wish I had known there was not an elevator. I was staying on 3rd floor. Also, I wish there had been more hanging space or clothes.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Gina

The property and room were immaculate. It is not for people with mobility issues, like most historic hotels. The Keurig and the shared hallway fridge were tasteful and useful, but those are not in your room. Perfect for a walking exploration of Birmingham!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Jordan

Very nice place we enjoyed it.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Phil

Very friendly and helpful staff, convenient parking, and good location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Leslie

This was sort of a quirky little hotel, but I’m so glad I found it. The room I stayed in was so beautiful and pink Ann and the welcoming staff was wonderful. It was about three blocks from some amazing restaurants and bars and I would go back and next time stay in the green room! Thanks to the wonderful front desk staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Samantha

Hidden gem in downtown Birmingham! Everything you need is in walking distance, and we loved that there was a free parking lot on site. Beautifly decorated rooms, with lovely bathroom upgrades. Everything was super clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Nicole

*As a woman traveling alone to this location for the first time*
Wonderful decor, cozy bed… seriously those pillows… I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. Ashley was extremely helpful and kind. Great location too. There’s an awesome bar literally right below it. I was nervous to travel alone but I felt SO SAFE here. It felt like I was staying with a good friend or family member rather than at a hotel. I love how easy it was to check in and check out (loved not needing to carry a key around because of the door codes). I was able to explore Birmingham and meet amazing people because of the location and safety of this place. Very walkable city! I can’t say enough good things about this place, truly. 10/10, would recommend you to choose The Painted Lady during your next stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

andrew

Great location.. walkable

Pet

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

William

If old charm is the only thing that matters to you, this place is for you. Otherwise, there are some serious concerns with this property.
Let's start with security! Unreal, actually. The way you get in the front door is a 4 digit code. The way you get in your room is a 4 digit code. When you shut the door of your room, there is no way to physically lock the door. There's no second deadbolt, no little lever to lock over the door and the electronic keypad has no lock out feature from the inside. Anyone with that code could just walk in on you. Not okay. What makes this worse, is that it's in a super sketchy area. The small parking lot is very dangerous. It's used for parking for a nearby night club with a clientele that doesn't give you warm and fuzzies. The next morning, there was broken window glass all over the parking lot. The room itself was fine and the bed comfortable, but it wasn't cleaned well. Women's hair was all over - on the white bedsheets and over the white tile in the bathroom. There was also a dirty wadded up tissue on the floor near the toilet from the previous guest. Finally, the hotel is themed around an old brothel in the 1800's. It's basically romanticizing sex trade. There was even an old letter in my room written from one of the women where she was complaining about one of her clients. This is a hard pass. Why not stay somewhere safe, clean, and has amenities.. Like I said, it's all about the old charm and nothing else.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Georgann

I will definitely stay here again. Everything was excellent.

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Hillary

Hardly any parking due to a concert nearby. Could hear all the guests. They had a ghost tour in the hallways of the hotel going on past 10:30 pm. I could hear people drag racing outside in the street. Worst night of sleep I have had in months.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Amy

Well appointed and plenty of room.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Stacie

Good location, easy parking, walking distance to restaurants, comfy room, cozy bed, and robes were a bonus. Enjoyed the stay and would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Britt

It was clean and had beautiful design. I wish staff was there more hours.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Mary

Parking was frees d close

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Heather

Wonderful stay, great location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Justine

Our room appearance was nice and as pictured. The location was good, and it was easy to check in and use the facility, and the parking was easily accessible and free. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The only drawback was that the staff seemed to be nowhere on site. We had a problem with the bathroom door not closing and we were told they were sorry for the inconvenience, but no effort to remedy the situation was taken. The checkout time was very early at 10:00 and extension to 11:00 was only given with a $30 fee so we declined and left by 9:30. There were no drinking glasses in the room, so you needed to grab those from the coffee area in the main hallway if needed.
I would stay there again if there was better communication with staff to accommodate needs. It appears they are expanding, so maybe more amenities and a more full time staff will be coming in the future. Definitely a good price and a cute vibe. We just unfortunately encountered a small problem that was not rectified to our satisfaction.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Marcus

This hotel was fantastic! We had an amazing time during our stay and the host was very helpful. We even had a cool piece of history in our room!

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Gabriella

Great place to stay! Wonderful staff. Amazing location. Very cute rooms. Bed is so comfortable

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Bella

This is my favorite place to stay in Birmingham! Staff is wonderful. In a nice location. Rooms are super cute. Will always stay here for now on.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Sam

Had a wonderful stay here. The staff was incredibly helpful with check in and the room made for a great stay! Looking forward to the next stay

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Alayna

The property was beautiful and the staff was very helpful and responsive. The location was also very close to fun shops and restaurants. My new first choice for stays in Birmingham

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Jamie

The Painted Lady is a cute boutique hotel in a great location downtown! We were able to walk to most places we wanted to visit and anything else was a very quick (and inexpensive) Lyft ride away. They seem to rarely have someone actually manning the front desk so don’t expect a bellhop and there isn’t an elevator. However, when we arrived after hours and called the number provided, the GM was super nice and helpful and the team there the next morning was more than happy to grab us whatever we needed. The bed was incredibly comfy and our corner king room was spacious and quiet. The towels could use an upgrade and the bright light coming in under the door was annoying but they’re brand new so still working out some small kinks. Overall we had a great stay and will definitely stay there again the next time we’re in town! Be sure to check out Bygones cocktail bar right next door!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Matthew

brilliant stay in Birmingham, for my first time in alabama. hotel was very well priced and all facilities were modern.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

James

The room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Eric

Good hotel. Limited staff hours

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Curt

Call the number posted at the door and they will hold your luggage. Plenty of places within walking distance or short Lyft. Very relaxing. Best bed in a hotel in forever.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

lyna

Nice, comfortable stay. Friendly service. :)

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Kristie

Everything was great in the end, but it was fully automated. We saw no staff, no one was reachable by phone. My entry code had gone to my junk mail so I didn’t find it until we had sat to eat and it crossed my mind to check. Room was great, bed was comfy, room was quiet. Parking was close and easy to find, just wish there had been tech support that could have confirmed the email address so we could have been in an hour earlier at our designated entry time.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Melissa

Super cool hotel right in the heart of Birmingham. If you’re tired of the same crowded “standard” hotel experience, this place is a refreshing change. No packed lobby, long front desk lines, or chaos — just a smooth, modern virtual check-in experience from start to finish.

The hotel itself felt brand new or newly remodeled, and everything was clean, stylish, and thoughtfully done. Great location, unique atmosphere, and overall just a really easy and enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Joyce

Beautiful property! Exceptionally clean. Loved the decor and spacious room. Appreciated the filtered water. Street parking was convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Stephenie

Loved that parking wasn’t an extra fee. Loved the vibe.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Jeremy

All was good! Thanks!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Justin

Amazing little spot

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Joseph

Great little place. Old world vibe with up to date amenities. Will def stay here again for the next show at iron city 🎶🔱

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Elizabeth

Absolutely adorable boutique hotel! I received an email the day of my check in with my room number, door codes for front door and my room and free parking information.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

amy

The parking is down the street in a lot. It was very easy to get in with the door code given. It was also very quiet and had a cool atmosphere.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

AJ

This is a very unique hotel- with no one checking you in or out as it’s all on key pads. The rooms are charming. BUT- once again we were facing the main road and cars were revving their engines and speeding all night! A terrible night’s sleep! Also, the coffee station has no cream. No glasses in the room. No ice. No amenities. Nice bar next door! Free parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Angela

The room was perfect for my wedding celebration! The check in process was seamless and the staff was super friendly. I would book here again!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Anna

Free parking, very comfortable bed, nice shower products, and very helpful staff! Cute property that is well maintained in a good location. I think it’s worth pointing out that there are no elevators, and no staff on site during the early morning and evening hours. Additionally, if you are someone who travels with medications or anything that needs refrigeration, they do not have fridges in the rooms yet, only communal fridges on each floor. The manager said they’re working on it, and in the meantime, she was super helpful and brought me an ice bucket. Would recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Avery

Beautifully restored units

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Sam

Great space for our visit to birmingham! Location is excellent and secure parking is huge. Room was very clean and staff was excellent at communicating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

An

Great hotel, staff was friendly. Since it’s a boutique hotel there arnt amenities to speak of and staff is not always at the front desk. Plan ahead for check in. Otherwise great stay.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Daniel

Wow. Fantastic hotel! Great area! Easy parking. I would Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Heather

Parking was easy and we felt very secure leaving our truck. There is no elevator but we didn't mind the two flights of stairs to the top floor. It was nice, quiet, and cute place to stay the night. And we enjoyed ByGones bar next door.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

ILISA

Loved the decor and bathroom toiletries. However communal fridge located out of the room and NO ELEVATER and our room was on the 3rd floor. So that was fun with luggage. Parking was included about half a block away. But really loved the decor in the room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Bella

Great place! Room was super cute. Staff was very friendly. Nice location. Would stay here again

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Cora

The room was beautiful and very well maintained. There is a camera monitored parking lot for hotel guests which was both very convenient and made me feel safer than leaving my car out for street parking.

The staff was so incredibly kind after a long almost impossible day. Next time I am in Birmingham I hope that I will be able to stay with them again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Caroline

Charming hotel. Great location. Safe and easy street parking. Although there was someone there when we arrived, it seems staff is not always on premises. Main door and hotel rooms have combination codes which are sent via text. Rooms are lovely: comfortable beds and large bathrooms. TVs with all the streaming apps, coffee and tea station on each floor. No elevators. Reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Lynne

This is a great property in a very convenient part of town for me. As a single traveler, I was a little concerned about parking and walking to the front door of the hotel alone at night, but I made it. It’s extremely clean. Very nice rooms nice bedding very quiet. Be aware that there is no elevator. And I did not write it high on a amenities because there are not many amenities. Nice bathroom, toiletries, coffee service in the hall that’s about it. I think it’s a great value for the price. I’ll stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Cathy

Everything was fabulous!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Andrew

Great location clean easy parking and great communication with the host

Partner

8/10