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The St. James Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights

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Courtyard
Reception
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Nestled in historic surroundings, St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers a blend of classic charm and modern comfort. Unwind on the scenic terrace or enjoy lunch at Sterling Restaurant & Bar before a productive day fueled by free WiFi and access to the 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$109 nightly
The total price is $125
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Sleeper Sofa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1200 Water Avenue, Selma, AL, 36703

What's nearby

  • Edmund Pettus Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Voting Rights Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brown Chapel AME Church - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Selma University - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lannies BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lannie's Bar-B-Q - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The St. James Hotel

The St. James Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Selma. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Sterling Restaurant & Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1832
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Sterling Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4 to 20 for adults, and USD 4 to 12 for children

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

St James Historic America
St James Historic America Selma
St James Hotel Historic Hotels America
St James Hotel Historic Hotels America Selma
Historic St. James Hotel Selma
Historic St. James Hotel
Historic St. James Selma
Historic St. James
The St. James Hotel Hotel
The St. James Hotel Selma
The St. James Hotel Hotel Selma
St. James Hotel Selma Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The St. James Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The St. James Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The St. James Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The St. James Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The St. James Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Sterling Restaurant & Bar.

What's the area around The St. James Hotel like?

The St. James Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights and 8 minutes' walk from National Voting Rights Museum.

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The St. James Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Historical
Food
Bar
Location
History
Building
View

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served delicious meals and the staff provided excellent service. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

2/10

When we arrived and seen the facilities and location we did not stay. They have not refunded me and even if they don’t I could not have stayed there. It needs a completely remodel, smelled horrible and location made us feel very unsafe. Absoultely parking was horrible.
1-night trip

10/10

Sheets were not clean had to go down to the front to get them to re-clean our room and chase the sheet
2-night trip

10/10

The staff was great and hospitable. Felt really at home.
2-night trip

8/10

I enjoyed our stay. I especially liked the old building and the courtyard was amazing.
4-night trip

10/10

The place is beautiful and clean, the bed was beyond comfortable, and the staff could not have been more helpful. If you’re visiting Selma to see the Edmund Pettis Bridge, this is the place to stay
The atrium of the St. James hotel
The view from the balcony
The colors on the river
The view of the bridge from the balcony
1-night trip

8/10

Historical hotel. Enjoyed the stay. if is a shame that the area around is depressed
2-night trip

10/10

Great atmosphere.
2-night trip

10/10

It is a very old property on the River. Has great charm.
1-night trip

8/10

It’s a historic hotel with character. It was reminiscent of New Orleans so it has potential, however it’s Selma. The hotel is lovely and quaint. We felt like we were the only ones there. We certainly were the only ones in the dining room. The bed was fabulous and the room was spacious.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Loved the room. View of the river and bridge was lovely. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Would love to visit again.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Loved the room. View of the river and bridge was lovely. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Would love to visit again.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice property, downtown area, good hotel probably the best hotel in the Selma.
2-night trip

10/10

We lerned some of the hotel's history,
1-night trip

10/10

Nice clean hotel but we had appreciated a pool in 36 C.
1-night trip

8/10

Our stay was marred due to the fact that we had to wait over 30 minutes to check-out as there were no staff at the registration desk.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Amazing showers, very friendly staff in a hotel filled with charming character in a town of rich and important history.
1-night trip

8/10

The St. James Hotel is a beautiful historic building. The options in the area were limited, and the service was slow, probably because we are in the south. I would have liked to have foldable luggage racks, and the drainage of the sink was slow. But I would not want those commas to detract from a beautiful historic building. The room was large and clean.
2-night trip

10/10

Nice historic hotel with balcony overlooking the river
1-night trip

4/10

There were uncovered outlets and patches on the walls. The food was meh and I paid for breakfast but the cook called out. Staff was not noticeably friendly and I left with 3 bug bites on my arm and one above my eyebrow after sleeping in the bed.
3-night trip

6/10

Historic for Civil Rights
1-night trip

8/10

Potential there but staff laid back
1-night trip

8/10

A lovely historic building in a historic location. (Near the Edmund Pettus bridge...scene of a crucial moment in Civil Rights history.) Staff and food were excellent. The property itself looks worn and needs some love (i.e., a paint furnishings freshen up). However, even with these slight issues, I always prefer to stay in a more characterful place like the St James than a generic brand hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Good
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Front desk associate and housekeeping made us feel welcome. Looking forward to returning when the restaurant has reopened
1-night trip

8/10

A bit worn down, ceiling pieces came down and the carpet wasn’t clean, but the balcony and the view on the bridge were excellent!
1-night trip