What a pleasant stay in Trussville! While traveling in town for work, I chose Courtyard due to personal preference and it's close proximity to the conference site. The warm welcome, friendliness of the staff and clean room made my stay enjoyable. My request of a high-floor was granted. The room rate included breakfast from the Bistro, which was great! I would definitely chose this hotel again if I'm ever in the Birmingham area.

Location: Off the highway. Near many chain restaurants.
Property: Newish. Grounds well kept. Large, well appointed lobby. One elevator. Service satisfactory. There is no courtyard at the Courtyard. Small seating area next to outdoor pool.
Check-in: Efficient but not particularly enthusiastic.
Bistro: Bistro opens at 5 PM for drinks and lite fare. Attendant was undertrained. She did not know what Pinot Noir was. Ten wines on the menu; only five available. Pinot was not available. Food was fine. Only one person on duty to bartend, serve and prepare food. Attendant was not cordial.
Room: Clean. Well appointed. Pretty good layout. Bed very close to wall. A/C across the room from the bed. This is good. Mattress quite firm. Quiet.
Breakfast: No complimentary breakfast. They even eliminated the complimentary coffee in the lobby. Breakfast available for purchase in the Bistro. Complimentary coffee, one cup at a time, available in the room.
Exercise room: Two treadmills, one elliptical and free weights. No bike. Hard floor; no floor mats.
Business Center: One computer with printer in the back of the sitting area; semi-private. One computer and printer in less private place for stand up quick printing.
Value: At $137 for King Suite, the price is reasonable but not a bargain.
Internet: Slow. Download and upload both barely above 15 Mbps.