New Residence Inn opens along Highway 280

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New Residence Inn in Homewood. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

A 120-suite Residence Inn by Marriott opened today in Homewood, Alabama off Highway 280.

Built on the site of the former Mountain Brook Inn, the much-anticipated hotel is located at 2790 US Hwy 280 South conveniently behind the popular Bricktops restaurant.

“We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels in the Homewood and Mountain Brook areas. When on the road for an extended period, our guests need space to spread out, maintain their life’s pace and restore their energy to help them maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. This new hotel offers them a seamless blend of modern style and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive.”

Diane Mayer, Vice president and global brand manager, Residence Inn

Residence Inn in Homewood amenities

Along with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, this particular Residence Inn property also offers the following amenities:

  • Lobby bar & lounge, serving small plates and handmade cocktails for lunch and dinner
  • Onsite food and beverage market
  • Dry cleaning services and onsite guest laundry room
  • Business library where guests can fax, copy and print materials
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Fitness center 
  • A meeting room with a total of 970 square feet of meeting space
  • Free hot breakfast every day

The space is also pet-friendly.

What do you think of the newest hotel in Homewood and on Highway 280? Do you have fond memories of the old Mountain Brook Inn which was demolished in 2008? Tell us on social media by tagging us at  @bhamnow

Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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