Was invited to a bridal party that was booked with BPT and had THE BEST time of our lives! Jay was…read moresuch a great host! He kept us entertained and the music flowing! Had a superb time at the bar stops Tin Roof was the best my only complaint would be the seats my toosh was tender afterwards but I'd definitely do it again

We had soo much fun jay was the best host driver. We laughed and sang so much. You bring your own…read moredrink and he'll hook up the Bluetooth to your music. Which makes it a perfect party. I highly recommend this if you're in Birmingham. The owner was really nice to work with. He gave us a credit from a time we had to cancel a while back.

We had so much fun on the brunch tour! The food was delicious, cocktails were yummy, and the tour…read morewas outstanding. Annie did such a good job with this tour. We can't wait to check out the dinner tour next. I highly recommend this whether you're out of town visiting or local like me.

What a great way to spend the day! We did the Brunch tour with Annie and can't say enough nice…read morethings. The tour was well-planned...even on a hot July day, we never walked enough to break into a sweat. We had some amazing food (good combo of savory and sweet) and drinks and learned a bit along the way.

Most convenient place to buy local beer in Crestwood/Mountain Brook…read more Amazing wine selection and great prices. Right next to Saw's Juke Joint (ex Ore). Guy behind counter knows his stuff. Ask him any question you can think of!

I discovered Neighborhood Hops and Vine after we won 3 growlers at a charity event. We have filled…read moreour growler twice now and are very impressed. They have let my husband and I sample anything we would like. They also offered up information and suggestions about the brews they had on tap. Their prices are more than fair for what you are getting. They also have a few varieties of bottled beer and wine. They have quickly become my go to location for my 'weekend supplies'.

Did this several years ago. Wolfgang was informative and interesting. Learned a lot about some of…read morethe darker history of Birmingham. Ghost sign were interesting and made me much more aware of seeing these around Birmingham years later. When wife and I drive around Birmingham we still years later mention or talk about sites Wolfgang told us about during the tour when we pass them. We've been on ghost tours in New Orleans (by far our best one), Key West, Salem Massachusetts, and Savannah Georgia, and several other cities. Wolfgang's Birmingham tour ranks near the top. Would definitely recommend his tour if it's still available and you're interested in that type of thing.

I had the pleasure of going to the grand opening for this store this weekend and I was not…read moredisappointed! I had suck a great time hanging with friends, going on a mini ghost tour, food was catered in, got a tarot reading, got Flash mobbed, and even seeing the great Edward Wolfgang Poe of course! It was such a good time go check out their store! I'll be back to see the staff, do a long form tour, and get more merchandise very soon! 219 20th Street North located at Downtown Birmingham

Stopped in to grab some information and recommendations for my short stay in Birmingham. Frank was…read moreat the front desk and was incredibly helpful with suggestions and listening to what I wanted to see! I also learned that most attractions are closed on Mondays in Birmingham :/

I stopped by there briefly today because I wanted to look at their souvenir items, although…read morenaturally they have lots of helpful tourist information. I didn't buy any souvenirs, but the two people working there were very friendly and I had a great conversation with them.

The front desk had stellar customer service. Check in was easy and quick. The lighting is decent…read morefor it to be in a back near a lot of trees. I felt safe during my entire visit. The breakfast items were plentiful which are served from 7-10am. The beds were a little uncomfortable as if someone has been sitting and weighing down on one side. I think a quick fix on flipping the mattress will help. The location is very close to several stores and restaurants, i.e Walmart, Sam's, K & G, Starbucks, and Chipotle just to name a few. Overall, if I return to Birmingham I will book at this location again.

When staying in a hotel, there is an implicit understanding that the hotelier will provide a safe…read moreenvironment for their guests. This hotel does not meet this standard. I had a medical procedure scheduled at UAB. My husband didn't want me driving home by myself the next day so he came down to Birmingham with me. We were a little early so went straight to the hotel to get him checked in. Besides a little language barrier with the front desk clerk, check in was uneventful. We proceeded to his room. Even before we crossed the threshold, the smell of what we thought was bleach hit us square in the face. We thought maybe housekeeping spilled bleach while cleaning the bathroom. Upon further inspection, we realized that the smell was coming from the bedroom area. It was absolutely overwhelming. Almost immediately I developed a headache and my asthma started to act up. I had to leave the room. We went to the front desk and spoke with a different employee, my husband telling her that he couldn't stay in that room - the smell made the room uninhabitable. She said that the hotel was full and there was nothing she could do. She did come down to the room with us to see (smell) what the problem was. Upon entering the room, she immediately knew what it was - the room was recarpeted the day before and it was the off-gassing of the carpet and glue that was causing the odor. We all went back to the front desk where she reiterated that there were no other rooms available and there was nothing she could do. There must have been something going on in BHM this weekend - I had a hard time even finding a room at all. My husband had no option but to stay in this room. We moved his bag in then proceeded to the hospital. I got checked in and got settled in my room all the while with my head feeling like it was about to split in two. I asked the doctor for some Tylenol and told her why I had a headache. She immediately said that my husband absolutely should not stay in that room - the gasses being given off by the glue were hazardous to his health. We told her that there were no rooms available in BHM for the evening. Dr P always goes above and beyond, that's why I like her so much. Once again, she just blew me away with her kindness when she offered my husband a recliner so he could spend the night in my room. Because there was a little delay in getting my test started, my husband took the opportunity to go back to the hotel to check out. Upon telling the front desk clerk that he was checking out, he was told that he wasn't able to until morning. He emphasized that the room was uninhabitable but that fell on deaf ears - she repeated that she was full and couldn't (wouldn't) accommodate him. He asked for the manager and was told that they wouldn't be in until Monday. There was no one at the hotel who could even make a higher level decision. He knew he couldn't and wouldn't stay in that room so he grabbed his bag and left. The clerk wouldn't even give him a receipt. She said he could get it in the morning. We lost $225 on a room that was dangerous for him to stay in. Let me expound on the danger. The "new carpet" odor is the 4-PC off-gassing, which can cause headaches, nausea and eye and respiratory tract irritation. It may also affect the central nervous system. The adhesive used to affix the carpet to the floor typically contains benzene and toluene, some of the most harmful VOCs. These compounds are toxic and known carcinogens. It was reckless of the hotel to sell a room in this condition. Furthermore, refusing to allow my husband to check out and have the room refunded was unconscionable. We stay at Holiday Inn Express often. We have stayed in this particular hotel before without issue. Sure, the room is probably safe to stay in today but the complete lack of concern towards the occupant's health was dangerous and irresponsible. This time is was volatile chemicals - who knows what hazard will be ignored tomorrow. The next time we come to Birmingham, even if this hotel has the last room available in the city, I will stay in my car rather than here. I will be contacting IHG about this incident.

I am SO thankful to Bob at Rare Transportation! Planning transportation for my son's wedding was a…read morebrand-new experience for me and Bob walked me through each step with such patience and kindness. His professionalism and customer service is like nothing I've experienced with ANY other business in a VERY long time. It is truly "rare" these days. Our guests all raved about how kind the drivers were! Allison Whitfield was one of the drivers and I don't know the name of the others (we had several buses). ALL were awesome! One man went above and beyond helping my best friend's husband who has had a stroke. Driving up to meet him, helping him off and on the bus...just going out of his way to help. Thank you Bob for everything!! Blessings!

REVIEW OF RARE TRANSPORTATION Event dates APRIL 26-28, 2019…read more It has seemed prudent to wait awhile before posting a review of my experience with Rare Transportation. The first draft was admittedly something of a rant; now that I have heard comments from our visitors and have had time to allow the entire episode to settle, I am ready to post. I selected Rare Transportation for our needs because it appeared to have the largest fleet of buses, and because other groups seem to have been quite pleased with Rare Transportation. In the beginning I felt that Peyton understood our needs and wanted to see that those needs were met. By the time the event happened, it was clear that was not the case. It is with regret that I cannot recommend it. There is a laundry list of complaints about the performance of the drivers and managers. Here I will mention only the most egregious one: no bus came to Embassy Suites Saturday morning to take people to the Botanical Gardens, in spite of a signed contact which included that responsibility. Peyton got mad at me because I pointed out various deviations from the agreed plans for Friday, and he vented his anger by cancelling the Saturday morning shuttle, with no notice to me of cancellation. That is simply not acceptable or professional. If anyone wants specifics on other problems, you may contact me. I can point out a number of details which bear watching, though there is no guarantee that they would be handled properly. It gives me no pleasure to post a negative review of any business. The event was a time to showcase Birmingham at its best; Rare Transportation's performance was an embarrassment. Alleen Cater alleenc@bellsouth.net 205-862-7179

The Lake House - A Hidden Gem of Comfort and Style!…read more We stayed  at The Lake House a week ago and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a beautifully designed nautical space. The attention to detail was evident everywhere--from the thoughtfully lakehouse décor, the themed rooms and morning walks around the lake were so peaceful. Ms. Brown was so attentive and kind. My family and I loved the games and they having fishing poles! Can't wait to go back, thanks Sleek Stays!