Modern Hilton hotel with outdoor pool. — The newly refreshed Hilton Birmingham Downtown, showcasing its modern design, prime downtown location, and inviting amenities for both business and leisure travelers. (Hilton)

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has finished its multi-million-dollar renovation project, including a new restaurant on the ground floor.

In honor of the completed construction, the hotel is offering Hilton Honors bonus points and perks for meeting planners, like double rewards points and waived setup fees.

The renovation introduces modernized guestrooms, reimagined meeting and event venues, new fitness center and the debut of Blazer’s Grill, enhancing options for visitors near UAB Hospital and downtown Birmingham.

In total, all 295 guestrooms were renovated in addition to 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

“This renovation reaffirms our hotel’s position on the UAB campus and the Birmingham community. From redesigned guestrooms to refreshed meeting spaces and the launch of Blazer’s Grill, every detail was crafted to better serve our guests, whether they’re visiting for a conference, a Blazers game, or a weekend in the city.”
Lisa Castagna, General Manager, Hilton Birmingham at UAB

The Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB has been in operation since 1973 — more than 50 years — but it wasn’t always a Hilton. It was originally the Kahler Plaza Hotel, later the Plaza Hotel South, Birmingham Hilton Hotel, Radisson Hotel of Birmingham and Doubletree Hotel Birmingham according to Bham Wiki.

Blazer’s Grill

Blazer’s Grill takes the place of the former Lab Bar and Kitchen. The concept is spearheaded by head chef Bryan Williams, who has more than 20 years of experience in everything from Asian to Southern to French cuisines.

Blazer’s Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus late-night bar snacks!) You can expect a variety of Sicilian-style pizzas, handhelds, soups and salads including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

Here’s a look at some menu highlights:

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza—White base, pepperoni, hot honey, cherry peppers
Blazer Smash Burger—Pepperjack, fried jalapeños, habanero blazer sauce, sriracha bacon
Grilled Chicken Pasta—Grilled chicken, Conecuh sausage, spinach, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, herb butter
Smoked Pork or Chicken Tinga Empanadas—Cilantro-jicama slaw, fresh salsa + sour cream

Check out the full menu here.

Location: 808 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Hours:
- Breakfast: Monday-Friday 6:30-10AM | Saturday-Sunday 6:30-11AM
- Lunch: 11AM-2PM Daily
- Dinner: 5-10PM Daily
- Bar bites: 4PM-1AM Daily