I live in B'ham!

If you want something really nice, I would try the Winfrey Hotel (sp?). It is actually part/attached to this HUGE mall and VERY nice. Where is he playing? B'ham Civic Center, or Verizon center?
I would imagine Verizon. The interstate exit is right by the pavillion and is a very nice, safe part of town. All of the hotels right there are pretty new, clean, etc. The Winfey Hotel is less than 5 min down the street. I don't know the name of any of the other hotels there at the exit, but I would be glad to look them up if you need me to.