Birmingham Hotel Deposit Guide

Compare hotel incidental holds, card rules, cash policies, and refund timing across 21 verified hotels in Birmingham, Alabama.

21 hotels verified 21 currently shown Scoped to Alabama Luxury: 0 Upscale: 2 Upper Midscale: 29 Mid-Range: 15
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Each record uses standardized fields for last verified date, payment rules, refund timing, and special policy notes.

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Birmingham Quick Summary

Snapshot
  • 21 hotels tracked in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • Hold range is not yet broad enough to publish a verified city range.
  • Known refund timing on 0 hotel records.
  • Cash accepted at 0 hotels and rejected at 0.
Known vs unknown

Deposit amounts are explicitly verified on 0 hotel records and still not publicly stated on 21.

Refund timing is known on 0 records and still unclear on 21.

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Hotel Deposit / hold Payment rules Refund timing Traveler note
Comfort Inn & Suites Not publicly stated Payment rules are not yet verified beyond the currently published policy notes. Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale Not publicly stated Payment rules are not yet verified beyond the currently published policy notes. Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood Not publicly stated Payment rules are not yet verified beyond the currently published policy notes. Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Country Inn & Suites Not publicly stated Payment rules are not yet verified beyond the currently published policy notes. Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown At UAB Not publicly stated Payment rules are not yet verified beyond the currently published policy notes. Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
City FAQs
  • How much do hotels in Birmingham, Alabama usually hold for incidentals?
    Many hotels in this market still do not publish an exact incidental hold amount, so travelers should confirm directly with the property before arrival.
  • Are hotel deposit amounts fully verified across Birmingham?
    No. Exact deposit amounts are currently verified on 0 hotel records, while 21 records still list the amount as not publicly stated.
  • Do hotels in Birmingham accept cash for incidental deposits?
    Cash policies vary by property. The current dataset shows cash accepted at 0 hotels and explicitly rejected at 0.
  • How long do hotel holds take to come back in Birmingham?
    Refund timing is still not well published across this market, so debit-card travelers should plan for a possible multi-day hold after checkout.
  • What should travelers ask before booking a hotel in Birmingham?
    Ask whether the incidental hold is per stay or per night, whether debit cards are treated differently, whether cash is accepted, and how long unused funds usually take to return.
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Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Mid-Range Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Choice Hotels property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale

Comfort Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Mid-Range Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Choice Hotels property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood

Comfort Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Mid-Range Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Choice Hotels property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Country Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Radisson property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown At UAB

Courtyard - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Marriott property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Trussville

Courtyard - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Marriott property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Days Inn by Wyndham Birmingham/West

Days Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Economy Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Method of payment required at check-in for room, tax, and incidentals; exact incidental hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Wyndham property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive

Drury Inn & Suites - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Mid-Range Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Publicly available property details property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hampton Inn - Colonnade

Hampton - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham Airport Area

Hampton Inn & Suites - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham Downtown - The Tutwiler

Hampton Inn & Suites - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point

Hampton Inn & Suites - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hampton Inn Birmingham I-65/Lakeshore Drive

Hampton - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook

Hampton - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Mid-Range Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Hilton Garden Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park

Hilton Garden Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
Hilton property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport

Holiday Inn - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Mid-Range Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
IHG property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham-Irondale (East)

Holiday Inn Express - Birmingham, AL
Tier: Upper Midscale Hold basis: Not publicly stated Deposit: Unknown Updated: 2026-04-03
Standard incidental hold
Credit or debit authorization may be required at check-in for room, tax, and incidental charges; exact hold amount not publicly stated
Refund tracker
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Accepted payment types
Credit: Unknown | Debit: Unknown | Cash: Unknown
Credit vs debit
IHG property details do not state a card-specific incidental hold difference
Refund timeline
Not publicly stated in the sources reviewed
Comparison market
Birmingham
Special policies
Additional charges may apply for parking, local fees, amenity usage, or optional services depending on reservation details
Sources

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