The Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB features Marriott's new urban Courtyard design. This hotel is conveniently adjacent to the North Pavilion parking deck where guests may walk through to UAB Hospital.The hotel is richly appointed with new and traditional Courtyard features designed by business travelers to offer the utmost in comfort and convenience. This Courtyard by Marriott is located on the campus of UAB in the heart of the medical district. Exciting new features at this hotel include inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax in, free wireless Internet access throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via the GoBoard. The highlight of the new lobby experience is The Bistro. Eat. Drink. Connect. Guests will enjoy enhanced food and beverage offerings in the morning, all-new dinner service in the evening, or The Market, your 24-hour one-stop shop for fresh sandwiches and snacks. The hotel features spacious and flexible event facilities for up to 80 people and is available for meetings and social occasions.All Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.