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Red Roof® Completes Renovation Of Red Roof Inn® and HomeTowne Studios® Birmingham-Highway 280
Renovations included adding new bedding, lounge chairs, artwork, shower curtains, shower heads, coffee machines, hair dryers and TVs.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – AUG. 3, 2026 - Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the renovation of the Red Roof Inn® Birmingham-Highway 280 and HomeTowne Studios® Birmingham-Highway 280 at 4627 Highway 280 in Birmingham, Ala.
Owners Raj and Dharmesh Patel spent $115,000 on renovations, which at the Red Roof Inn included adding new bedding, lounge chairs, artwork, shower curtains, shower heads, coffee machines, hair dryers and 50-inch TVs. Renovations at the HomeTowne Studios included adding those items as well as new stovetops, toasters, microwaves and 55-inch TVs. The exteriors of the properties were repainted, and new vending machines and signage were added. The renovation was completed in April 2026.
Both properties offer free Wi-Fi, free expanded cable, free coffee in the lobby, free long-distance calling, and free parking. The HomeTowne Studios property offers kitchenettes featuring a refrigerator, microwave and sink. A paid guest laundry is available to both properties for added convenience.
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The 54-room Red Roof Inn and 42-room HomeTowne Studios Birmingham are pet-friendly hotels.
Conveniently located on Highway 280, the hotel is near a number of area landmarks and destinations, including Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Vulcan Park and Museum, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is a short drive away.
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Red Roof Inn Birmingham-Highway 280 participates in RediRewards® from Red Roof that goes beyond free nights with benefits members can use every day! Members may use their RediPoints® on the RediShop® catalog for gift cards and/or other merchandise; RediSave® 30% on their room rate when they combine points with other payment; and have RediAccess® to discount coupons across thousands of retail, entertainment, and service categories. Red Roof Inn Birmingham-Highway 280 and HomeTowne Studios Birmingham-Highway 280 also participate in Red Roof's RediClean® program, designed to help keep guests and staff safe.
About Red Roof
Red Roof is an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, recognized for creating the innovative Upscale Economy® segment, serving millions of guests each year. Red Roof's portfolio of brands includes Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof PLUS+®, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®, The Red Collection®, and Red Roof’s dual-branded properties. Red Roof has over 60,000 rooms in more than 715 properties in the U.S. and internationally in Canada and Japan. For more information, visitredroof.comor download Red Roof's free app for iOS and Android devices. To learn about franchising opportunities, visitredrooffranchising.com.
Red Roof’s Vision: To provide the best experience and value in the lodging industry for our guests, owners, team members, partners, and communities.
Red Roof is a pet-friendly brand. Pet accommodations policy may vary at some locations. To verify a hotel's pet policy, please review hotel information online at redroof.com or by contacting the hotel directly.
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