Sheraton Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

The Sheraton Brand dates back to 1937 when Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore acquired the Stonehaven Hotel in Springfield Massachusetts. Since its early days the hotel chain has grown around the world, becoming one of the most recognized hotel brands. For those who recognize the name it might seem imperative to stay at the Sheraton Birmingham in Alabama. This hotel is one of the newer buildings with a towering structure of metal and glass. The Sheraton Birmingham offers the southern sun to its travelers including a number of business guests. It is connected with a convention center to make it desirable to many different guests. The 25,000 square feet of space can be used for business meetings, forums, seminars, or wedding events. The hotel is located near Five Points South, the oldest district of Birmingham.

The guest rooms are furnished with the Sheraton dycor, meaning soft yellow walls and carpet juxtaposed with red linens and brown furniture. The guest rooms have either one king bed or two double beds. They do have suites on the upper floors of the hotel for special guests. Inside the hotel rooms and hotel is no smoking. Amenities include high speed internet with a charge, a club level room, coffee, tea, cable TV, iron and ironing board, in room movies, telephone, hair dryers, bath amenities, desk, voicemail, room service, maid service, and a make-up/ shaving mirror.

Guest facilities on site include a fitness facility, indoor heated pool, Whirlpool, laundry and valet, airport pick- up, self parking facilities for a fee, and 24 hour front desk. The business center must be booked in advance with at least two weeks' notice. There are some business amenities like fax, internet, etc for guests who reserve them.

Dining on the premises is possible with a number of different spots. For example one place is the Atrium Cafywith a garden setting and 17 story atrium. The Cafyoffers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast begins at 6:30am and the restaurant closes at 2pm before opening from 5pm to 10pm for dinner. The cuisine is American. Casey's Sports Bar and Grill is a casual setting for American cuisine. They are open for lunch and dinner from 11am to 12am. Beer, burgers and ribs are signature offerings at Casey's.

Moretti's is a more luxurious location for dining. They are open for cocktails and snacks Monday through Saturday 4pm to 12am. It is a place to meet other individuals or enjoy one's family time with drinks. La Tazza is a coffee location for breakfast. They offer meals from 6:30 to 11am daily with coffee and muffins on the menu.

Birmingham is a city filled with culture and events. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Birmingham Museum of Art, Arlington Antebellum Home and Garden, Southern Museum of Flight, and International Motorsports Hall of Fame are all within 0.1 to 35 miles of the hotel. There is also the Alabama Theatre, Legion Field Stadium, Meyer Planetarium, and Hoover Metropolitan Stadium which are .5 to 14 miles from the hotel.