Hotels in Hoover, AL

Known for its many golf courses, Moss Rock Preserve, the Riverchase Galleria, and a wealth of fine dining, Hoover, Alabama, is one southern city you don’t want to skip. This rapidly-expanding suburb is quite a scenic city, juxtaposed againsts big boulders and rock formations, as well as forested paths and streams. An outdoor destination popular with hikers and climbers, you’ll have plenty of green spaces to explore all trip long. Head to the 30-acre Aldridge Gardens to see an incredible display of hydrangeas along with an art gallery, nature trails, and a lake. Or head out for a day of shopping from one of the largest shopping centers in the Southeast, the Riverchase Galleria. Stay at top Hoover hotels to tour town— there’s something for everyone in this fun-filled southeastern city.

For a fun afternoon of strolling, sipping, and swiping, make your way to the Riverchase Galleria, a large, super–regional shopping mall and mixed use development in Hoover, situated in the Greater Birmingham metropolitan area. Nearby the best Hoover hotels, this extensive shopping center is home to over 145 stores, a food court with a carousel, and free Wi-Fi. As the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama, you can expect to find all the stores and more while spending a nice afternoon from this impressive complex.

Tour the stunning 30-acre Aldridge Gardens for an unforgettable excursion not far from hotels in Hoover. Located on the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover, this garden contains a wide variety of flora, prominently featuring hydrangeas, as well as a five-acre lake with walking trails, and outdoor sculptures. While visiting, you also might make it to one of the garden’s public lectures and educational activities held throughout the year. Before the gardens were conveyed to the City of Hoover and formally dedicated to the public, the founder of the gardens, Eddie Aldridge, along with his father, Loren L. Aldridge, found and patented the unique hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake,' a double-flowering form of oakleaf hydrangea. It’s a beautiful place to explore, walk around, or simply sit amongst the gardens and find peace and quiet. The best part? It’s free!

Get your steps in just outside Hoover hotels and head down to Georgetown Park. This three-acre park boasts a beautiful lake surrounded by a lighted track made up of a wooden walkway and asphalt. A great place to relax the day away or get a nice workout in, the park offers a few great hiking trails, including the the Goodwater Loop Trail, the Bennhoff Lake Trail, which circumnavigates Georgetown Lake for an easy and scenic two-mile walk, or the scenic Saxon Mountain Trail right behind the lake, which travels from town up into the mountains for a nice nature respite. And if you’re traveling with little ones, take them to the park’s playground for some outdoor fun beside a grill and two gazebos.

Have a fantastic southern stay in Hoover, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Cullman, Prattville, and Pelham.