Irondale is a city and suburb of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 9,813. The book (later a film) Fried Green Tomatoes, by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based around the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe, known as The WhistleStop Cafe in the book & film. Irondale is also the location of Catholic radio/television broadcaster EWTN.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale (East)
811 Old Grants Mill Rd,
Irondale, AL, US 35210
205-957-0555
Hotel Price :$94-283
Description : **NEW HOTEL AND SUITES**Excellent location, convenient to Birmingham Airport/Downtown area, 100 beautifully decorated rooms and suites including sofa sleeper, microfrige,hair dryers,full size iron boards, coffee makers,27"TV,data ports, two line phones and desk in all rooms.

Quality Inn
3910 Kilgore Memorial Drive
Irondale, AL, US 35210
205-956-4100
Hotel Price :$63-243
Description : The Quality Inn is located in Irondale, Alabama only six miles from the Birmingham Airport. Guests will enjoy a free deluxe continental breakfast and free wireless high-speed Internet.