The Howard Johnson Express Inn is conveniently located on I-65 at exit 256B, a short drive from Sanford University, University Of Alabama, and Birmingham proper. The hotel is located south of downtown Birmingham. The hotel has an outdoor pool. p Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast with their room rate. Although there is not a full service restaurant inside the hotel, there are dining destinations nearby. p For guests convenience, the hotel offers free newspapers, free parking, three meeting rooms, laundry valet service, and free local calls. The Birmingham airport is approximately six miles from the hotel. p Eighty percent of the guestrooms are on the first level. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request. Standard amenities include an alarm clock radio, hairdryer, iron, television (HBO, ESPN, and TBS), safe deposit box, and Internet access. p