• Northern Alabama features hotels along Interstate 20 that provide quick access to attractions and outdoor recreation areas between Birmingham and Atlanta, Georgia. Among these attractions are the Talladega Super Speedway, which hosts car racing events, and hiking trails on Ruffner Mountain. Hotels on this stretch of Interstate 20 are also within 30 minutes of fishing and boating activities at Logan Martin Lake in Pell City.
  
  

Best Western Bass Hotel and Suites

• Situated in Leeds, the Best Western Bass Hotel is a 25-minute drive from Birmingham, and offers an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. The indoor swimming pool area has a dining table and provides views of the nearby Appalachian foothills. Off-site dining is available at Milo's Hamburgers right off Moody Parkway, within walking distance of the hotel. This casual hamburger joint is a popular hangout spot for locals, and the franchise can only be found in the Greater Birmingham area. Car racing enthusiasts are only a 30-minute drive from NASCAR racing events at the Talladega Super Speedway in Talladega. This race track is also adjacent to the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame, which features exhibits of vintage race cars and portraits of renowned racers. Other outdoor activities near the Best Western include the Camp Winnataska Loop bicycling trail, approximately 10 minutes west of the hotel. This paved trail is hilly and offers stopping points for bicyclists to take photos of surrounding foothills.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham East-Irondale

• The Holiday Inn Express is in the eastern Birmingham suburb of Irondale, approximately 15 minutes from the downtown area. This modern, chain hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and complimentary shuttle service to Birmingham International Airport, which is 10 minutes away. An outdoor patio area is available at the back of the hotel. Pets may stay for an nightly fee of $25 per pet, as of fall 2010, and dogs must always be on a leash when they are outside of the room. Shopping opportunities are available at the Festival Shopping Center, less than a mile from the hotel. Local restaurants, including Alfredo's Pizza Cafe and the Italian Villa Restaurant, are within walking distance of the hotel on Crestwood Boulevard. Hotel guests can take an outdoor outing at Ruffner Mountain, approximately 10 minutes from the hotel. This 1,011-acre park offers an escape from the city noises, and offers hiking trails and guided bird watching tours. More outdoor activities are available at Lake Purdy, a 990-acre body water that is 25 minutes away from the hotel. Pontoon and fishing boat rentals are available at the lake's marina, and you do not need an Alabama boat license in order to rent one.
  
  

America's Best Value Inn Leeds/Birmingham

• America's Best Value Inn in Leeds is only a 20-minute drive from Birmingham, and is five minutes from Bass Pro Shop, a large mega-store that sells fishing and hunting supplies. Hotel guests can also drive to Logan Martin Lake in Pell City, 30 minutes away. This 17,000-acre lake is east of Leeds, and provides rentals at boating marinas on Logan Martin Lake, including Woods Surfside in the Cropwell community. The lake is also surrounded by communities, such as Riverside and Cropwell, with antique shops and restaurants. This hotel features a breakfast room, where guests can dine on a continental breakfast. The guest rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges and pets may stay for a one-time fee of $20 per pet for up to three nights, as of fall 2010. Hotel guests are only a five-minute drive from the Leeds Stagecoach Route, which passes by historic landmarks, such as Rowan Oaks House and the Old Town Leeds District. Rowan Oaks House was built in 1904, and is available for tours and private events, while Old Town Leeds offers antique shops and restaurants housed in early 20th century architecture.