Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection

Elegant, landmark hotel with an upscale restaurant & bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi. A 10-minute walk from the McWane Science Center, this elegant, landmark hotel is half a mile from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus coffeemakers, desks and custom-designed beds. Suites add separate living areas, microwaves and minibars; some have fireplaces. In addition to the free daily hot breakfast (on-site) and weekday breakfast bags to go, there's a fitness center and a convenience store. Other amenities include an upscale restaurant and bar, a barber shop, a business center and meeting rooms.

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