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The St. James Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Courtyard
Interior
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton combines classic charm with modern comfort in its historic setting. Travelers can relax on the scenic terrace or dine at Sterling Restaurant & Bar before taking advantage of free WiFi and the 24-hour gym for a productive stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Selma is home to The St. James Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yates Lake and Cahaba River, while Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights and National Voting Rights Museum are cultural highlights. Brown Chapel AME Church and Old Depot Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
1200 Water Avenue, Selma, AL, 36703

What's nearby

  • Edmund Pettus Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Voting Rights Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brown Chapel AME Church - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Selma University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lannies BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The St. James Hotel

Historic hotel near Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights
Located close to National Voting Rights Museum and Brown Chapel AME Church, The St. James Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Sterling Restaurant & Bar, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • 1 meeting room, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 4 to 20 for adults and USD 4 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sterling Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1832
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 20 for adults, and USD 4 to 12 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is The St. James Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The St. James Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The St. James Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The St. James Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The St. James Hotel located?

Situated in Selma, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights and National Voting Rights Museum. Brown Chapel AME Church and Old Depot Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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