Fairfield Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pelham is a practical tournament-weekend hotel for teams playing at Hoover Met Complex. It is about 3.5 miles from the complex, which keeps the drive short enough for early warmups, split game schedules, and quick returns between sessions. Because it sits near I-65, it also works well for carpools, vans, and families arriving from different directions.

This property makes the most sense for groups that want a clean, predictable setup instead of a resort-style stay. Free hot breakfast helps coaches and parents get everyone moving without adding another stop to the morning. Free parking, Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, a fitness center, on-site laundry, and a business center all support the kind of multi-day routine sports travel usually requires.

For teams, the biggest advantage is how easy the hotel is to manage. The room setup is straightforward, the morning routine is simple, and there is enough shared space to keep the group organized without the lobby becoming chaotic. If coaches need a place for a quick briefing, the hotel also has a small meeting room that works well for check-ins, team snacks, or schedule updates.

Another plus is the surrounding Pelham location. The hotel is close to Pelham Civic Complex and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, which gives families a couple of easy nearby options when they have downtime between games. That helps the stay feel less isolated than a highway-only stop, while still keeping the focus on fast access to Hoover Met.

Engine.com fits this hotel well because sports travel plans tend to shift. A room block can change when families add nights, players arrive late, or a bracket changes the schedule. Keeping the booking, rooming list, and billing in one place makes those adjustments easier to handle.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Free hot breakfast

• Free on-site parking

• Indoor pool for downtime and post-game recovery

• Fitness center for stretching, light workouts, and staying on routine

• Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public spaces

• Business center and convenience store for last-minute needs

• On-site laundry support for longer tournament stays

• Small meeting room for coach talks, roster check-ins, or team snacks

Nearby points of interest

• Hoover Met Complex, about 3.5 miles away

• Pelham Civic Complex

• Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

• Oak Mountain State Park area for outdoor downtime between games

Features of interest to group travelers

• Short drive to Hoover Met, which helps with early starts and tight game windows

• Easy highway access for teams coming in from multiple directions

• Free breakfast that keeps departures simple and cuts down on morning coordination

• Complimentary parking for carpools, vans, and family vehicles

• Indoor pool and fitness space that give players a built-in way to unwind

• Small meeting room that works for coach talks, roster check-ins, or team gatherings

• Engine.com room block support for managing names, dates, and last-minute changes in one workflow

• Direct Bill through Engine.com for centralized payment handling across the booking