The first clue that we should have had was the fact that they had a dehumidifier in the room. We turned on the a/c and then left for dinner. When we returned, the room had a very wet feel to it. I decided to check out the dehumidifier. I first checked the water retaining bucket and found it not only almost full, but looked as if it had not been emptied for a long time as there was mold growing in it. I dumped it out in the tub and cleaned out the mold. After putting the bucket (for want of a better word to decribed it) back in, I then turned it on. It was soooooo loud, that we couldn't leave it running to sleep, so I turned it off. Upon arising in the morning, I turned it back on to try to get rid of the wet feel about the room. By the time I got out of the shower and checked it, it was almost half full already.

The rooms were okay besides the fact of the wetness. Nothing special, just okay.

The breakfast was not much to talk about. They had something that looked like fruit loops and rice krispies. The bagels were very stale. They had bisquits and gravy, but the gravy looked like it had been left over from the day before. It wasn't that we ate breakfast late either as we were down there at 6:30. They did offer the fresh waffles, but I didn't try them. I am sure they were good. They always are.

There was no fitness room at this hotel. They did offer a pass to the Gold's Gym down the street though.

We arrived in Birmingham right after dark. Immediately got lost. Called the hotel and the front desk gave me directions. Could have been misinterpretation on my part, but I still couldn't find it. Called back and she was a bit curt. By the time we got to the hotel we were famished and exhausted. Our AC wasn't working in the room and we had to be moved. New lady at the front desk - very friendly and helpful. She helped us find a Cracker Barrel close by for quick dinner (about 15 minutes before they closed). Mixed review, I guess. But, I still think this place was hard to find.

We had 3 rooms for 4 nights. People were extremly friendly. The breakfast was great. Monday-Thursday They have a manager's special which includes one item such as wings from 5 till 7 PM.
this includes a limit of 2 beverages(beer, Wine, Cokes)

The Comfort Inn & Suites Colonade in Birmingham was perfect in every way. The employees went out of their way to see that my family was OK. I was treated like a guest in their home.

The rate was reasonable. The location was not-so-busy, but right in the heart of business and retail.

The room was clean, the water hot, and the breakfast great.

Mark C.
Columbus, MS