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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
Flat-screen TV
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

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)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $149
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Baymont by Wyndham Selma

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
5.6 out of 10, 402 reviews
The price is CA $87
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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About the area

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

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

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 8-minute walk from National Voting Rights Museum and 3 minutes' walk from Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights.

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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

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What guests liked

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

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

6/10

I'm sad to see that there is very little love and care of room 312 that I stayed in at this historic hotel. The room was smelly (from smoke, perhaps?) and the HVAC fan never turned off, making it not peaceful. There were multiple holes in the wall, cobwebs and dust on the headboards. The cheap plastic toilet seat was broken. There is only one light source in the room - a lamp by the bedside that was not connected to the light switch near the door. When I asked to be switched to a different room after the first night, I was refused. The public spaces are kept up well enough. But I did not enjoy my stay at all.
2-night family trip

8/10

1-night family trip

6/10

1-night trip

8/10

Beware when booking. I booked a balcony over the river. Upon arriving they were sold out. There were 5 cars in the parking lot when I left this morning at 5am. When leaving, there was no drop box or anyone behind the desk. Had to leave my room key under the mouse and call them when I was on the road. Beautiful place, clean and comfortable and probably the safest option in Selma. Also, the staff was not at the desk upon arriving, had to wait 10 minutes, and when said person walked in they smelled of weed and talking on their cell phone while waiting on me.
1-night trip

6/10

2-night family 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

10/10

2-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

6/10

There was a cockroach in the toilet (still alive, but it had been there a while) to greet us, no light bulb in one of our two lamps, and no conditioner in the bottle when I went to take a shower. The nice woman who checked us in gave us the wrong room number also. There was someone in the room, so we had to go back downstairs to figure that out. Otherwise, the hotel is absolutely beautiful! It was hard to see at night though-more outdoor lighting on the hotel NAME should be prioritized.
1-night family 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

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

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

8-night trip

2/10

1-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

10/10

3-night family trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

We arrived late at night and were placed in a double queen room even though we booked a King Room. When we got to the room on the 3rd floor we called the front desk and explained the room was not the one we booked, she told us to come downstairs and it would be fixed. However after getting back downstairs with our 1 year old and all of our stuff we were told the room could not be changed back because a manager changed the room. First because of us being two adults and a child, then it was changed based on the price we paid (idk where they got the price from it wasn’t the same as anything we paid). Our room was changed three times without us being notified. First from a King Bed to a King Bed with a couch, then to a double queen room. We were given the option to either cancel the reservation and wait to get our money back or basically just deal with what we had. We were only in town for two days so we didn’t want to cancel, rebook, and wait. Even though there was a king bed room available when we arrived, they couldn’t put us in that room even though it was what we booked and it showed on our reservation. I suggest calling and double checking that you are getting the correct room before arrival or you might be stuck in a room you don’t want or find functional.
2-night family 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

4/10

This was not a good stay! There was a roach on our bed so they had to change our room. Once leaving the front desk person didn’t acknowledge us and say good morning or ask how our stay was. I’m big on customer service and she definitely needs customer service training. I will be calling corporate
1-night trip

10/10

5-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 with friends

10/10

Good
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