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Illustration of the entrance to Painted Lady Hotel with decorative plants and a large round sign on brick wall.

Stay in the Heart of Birmingham

The Painted Lady is a boutique hotel located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, in the heart of the city’s historic Automotive District. Set inside a beautifully restored historic building, The Painted Lady blends bold, modern design with thoughtful comforts to create a truly elevated stay.

Just steps from Birmingham’s top restaurants, cocktail bars, live music venues, and cultural attractions, guests enjoy a walkable downtown experience with quick access to UAB, the medical district, and major business centers.Housed in the historic Eyer-Raden Building (circa 1895), the hotel’s name is a playful nod to its colorful past. Local legend suggests the building once served as a boarding house—and possibly even a brothel—run by Louise “Lou” Wooster, a famous Birmingham madam who later became a local hero for her selfless work as a nurse during the city’s 1873 cholera outbreak.

In keeping with the building’s historic charm, we’ve proudly preserved many original interior details, including the original staircase—so please note, there is no elevator on property.

relaxed luxury

free wifi

free parking

Daily Housekeeping

pet friendly

Cozy sitting area with two brown leather armchairs, blue curtains, a dark wooden desk with lamps, and a framed portrait on teal wall.

Distinct by design

Bold Rooms. Storied Design. Pure Madame Lou.

trellis roomS

The Trellis Rooms offer a sense of manicured serenity. These elegant retreats feature vibrant lattice walls, plush bedding, and a sleek walk-in shower. They are a sophisticated cocoon of intimacy, perfect for exhaling in a space that feels both nostalgic and refreshing.

The Trellis Room aesthetic is available with a king or queen bed.

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Bedroom with green geometric patterned accent wall, bed with light green pillows and cream blanket, wooden nightstand with lamp, floral portrait, and wooden wardrobe.

Bed with white bedding, two green pillows, striped lumbar pillow, beige knitted throw, wooden headboard, and matching bedside tables with beige lamps in front of green patterned wallpaper.

Cozy bedroom corner with beige armchair draped with a knit blanket, a floor lamp, a framed painting of a woman in a yellow dress, and a wooden side table with a small vase.

View from dark wood floor hallway into a bedroom with green walls and a bathroom with light peach walls and white tiled floor.

Modern bathroom with tan walls, a wooden vanity with white sink, a large mirror, a glass shower enclosure, and a toilet with folded white towels on a wall rack.

Pink Pagoda Room

The Pink Pagoda room offers a storied sense of Southern elegance. This refined retreat features monochromatic Chinoiserie scenes, lush bedding, and a sleek walk-in shower. As an exclusive signature room featuring a king bed, it provides a sophisticated, nostalgic, and culturally rich sanctuary for a truly singular stay.

This room is located on the 3rd floor (stairs required).

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Bright bedroom with pink walls, a bed with beige and pink pillows, a patterned red wallpaper accent wall, and an artwork of a woman with golden wings holding a white bird.

Bedroom with a wooden bed, white linens, pink and beige pillows, beige throw blanket, red patterned wallpaper, beige curtains, two wooden nightstands with matching lamps and small flower vases.

Modern bathroom vanity with white sink, wooden base, two rectangular mirrors on a pink accent wall, and a glimpse into a bedroom with a bed and window.

celestial study rooms

The Celestial Study rooms offer a contemplative atmosphere draped in the mysteries of the stars. These moody retreats feature star-chart motifs, lush bedding, and elegant walk-in showers. Available exclusively with king beds, these rooms provide a sophisticated, quiet sanctuary for a truly singular and thought-provoking stay.

Our Celestial Study rooms have a king bed and could be located on the 2nd or 3rd floors (stairs required).

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camellia garden rooms

The Camellia Garden rooms offer a lush, vibrant atmosphere inspired by the beauty of a Southern estate in bloom. These refreshing retreats feature vibrant botanical motifs, lush bedding, and elegant walk-in showers. Available in both king and queen rooms, these spaces provide a sophisticated, airy sanctuary that feels both nostalgic and full of life.

Our Camellia Garden rooms could be located on the 2nd or 3rd floors (stairs required).

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Bedroom with floral wallpaper, a bed with pink and striped pillows, and a painting of a woman with golden wings and a bird on her arm on the wall.

Bright bedroom corner with a beige armchair, wooden console table, wall-mounted TV, and bed with cream throw and striped pillow.

Bedroom corner with a white bed, light pink and striped pillows, floral wallpaper, and a nightstand holding a lamp and a small vase.

Bedroom with a beige headboard bed, white bedding, striped and pink pillows, beige knitted throw, floral wallpaper with birds, and matching bedside lamps on white nightstands.

Bedroom with wooden bed featuring white bedding, beige throw, pink and striped pillows, floral wallpaper, two bedside tables with lamps, and tall beige curtains.

madame lou's room

Madame Lou’s Room offers a spirited atmosphere draped in the grit and glamour of Birmingham’s history. This maximalist retreat features vibrant botanical motifs, lush bedding, and elegant walk-in showers. Furnished with a king bed, this room provides a sophisticated, bold sanctuary for a truly singular and storied stay.

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Bedroom with dark blue walls, a floral patterned accent wall, wooden bed with white bedding and blue pillows, a white armchair, and framed artwork.

Wooden bed with white bedding and blue accent pillows against a colorful floral wallpaper, flanked by matching wooden nightstands with lamps.

Bedroom corner with a wooden bed and nightstand, floral wallpaper, ceramic table lamp, and framed portrait of a woman with butterflies.

Bed with wooden headboard, white bedding, blue and beige pillows, next to a wooden nightstand with a white lamp, vintage clock, and small vase against floral wallpaper.

Cozy bedroom with wooden bedframe, floral wallpaper, dark blue walls, white armchair, and wooden furniture.

Explore

university of alabama-birmingham (UAB)

Just one mile from our Birmingham hotel makes us the perfect place for visiting parents and campus visitors.

michelin guide restaurants

With eleven Birmingham establishments earning a spot in Michelin's "American South" edition, we're right in the middle of every foodie's dream.

birmingham history

Just like our property, Birmingham is a place where every corner tells a story, offering a wealth of history and scenic beauty

medical DISTRICT

Ideally located near UAB Health System, Children’s of Alabama, the VA, and Southern Research—we are your peaceful home base in the heart of Birmingham’s medical hub.

Amtrak Union Passenger Terminal

We are conveniently located just six blocks from Birmingham's Intermodal Facility.

The Vulcan statue, a large iron statue of a bearded man holding an arrow, overlooking a cityscape surrounded by green trees under a cloudy sky.

birmingham's rich history

civil rights institute

Elegant seafood salad, similar to one served at an upscale restaurant.

michelin guide

amtrak

Our Neighbors

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Automotive District, The Painted Lady Hotel is perfectly located for food lovers, explorers, and business travelers - you’re just steps from world-class restaurants, nightlife, and history.