Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Lobby
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3801 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
  • Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • DCH Regional Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Paul W. Bryant Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (TCL-Tuscaloosa Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa (South West Tuscaloosa), Best Western University Inn is within a 10-minute drive of University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from DCH Regional Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • Coleman Coliseum - 5 min drive
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 5 min drive
  • University of Alabama - 6 min drive
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western University Inn

Tuscaloosa hotel in South West Tuscaloosa with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Best Western University Inn offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible bath
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Bath grab bar height (centimetres): 84
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 84
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 79
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Park Plaza
Best University Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn Hotel
Best Western University Inn Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn Hotel Tuscaloosa
Plaza Motor Inn
Best Western Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Best Western

Best Western University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Travelled with partner
My guy walked around barefoot in the room and the bottom of his feet were black. That’s how dirty the floors were. Flying bugs were landing on my while I read in bed. Nasty place! All this for almost $500 a night! So glad I never have to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roll Tide
Perfect for having a convenient place while in town for a football weekend. Beds excellent. Pricey for the size of room but the going rate for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just the sheets wasn't clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good. No problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chadwick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Norman

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

S M Rahat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gary, Ambler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much improved over the last time I stayed at this property during Covid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

christeena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were terrible. It desperately needs a remodel. Yuck.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of date, old, like a MOTEL
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is close to Saban Field at Bryant Denny Stadium. Staff will give you recommendations for food and taxi services. All in all great place to stay for game day. ROLL TIDE!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024