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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
Reception
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

King Sleeper Sofa

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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 - 0.1 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
  • ‪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

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), ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • 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 air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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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The St. James Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 270 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at this charming historic hotel. The room was nicely appointed, and the staff was helpful. We would certainly stay at the St. James again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Room was very nice; staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely property. There's a beautiful courtyard that is surrounded by all the room doors. Spacious balconies for each floor surround the building. The surrounding area is that of a downtown that has fallen into ruin. Lots of empty builds. Not pleasing to look at, but the hotel is a beauty despite a downtown that is long gone I paid a few dollars extra to have a room on the river side. It is so nice to eat my breakfast on the balcony while looking at the historic Edmund Pettis bridge which is a block away. The room doors need a coat of paint, but otherwise the property is beautiful. I would definitely stay here again
The balcony
The Pettis Edmund bridge in the background
Outside the 1st floor rooms in the river side.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff was great and hospitable. Felt really at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

I enjoyed our stay. I especially liked the old building and the courtyard was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Historical hotel. Enjoyed the stay. if is a shame that the area around is depressed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

It is a very old property on the River. Has great charm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

We lerned some of the hotel's history,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice clean hotel but we had appreciated a pool in 36 C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Nice property, downtown area, good hotel probably the best hotel in the Selma.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Amazing showers, very friendly staff in a hotel filled with charming character in a town of rich and important history.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Nice historic hotel with balcony overlooking the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Potential there but staff laid back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Historic for Civil Rights
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10

Limited parking. It looks like it could be a beautiful property - IF - some money was invested in it and the city as a whole. The building connected to it looks to be falling down. Being held up by beams and trusses. Seems like there was one worker per shift, who was hiding. Phones in room didn't work. Worker said it was due to a previous storm. Was not made aware upon check in and also wasn't given internet password. Didn't have any towels in the room upon arrival. Reserved 2 rooms. For one of them, the door wouldn't lock and the other the door wouldn't open. Had to search for a worker, because the phones didn't work in order to call to Front Desk. Worker proceeded to fault me for the key not working by saying I was storing it near a credit card and causing it to lose the program. Breakfast in the morning was the bare minimum and no worker around to approach. The workers, seriously, do not seem to want to be bothered. Selma is in a sad state, considering the history. This trip was to visit my mother's grave for Mother's Day, but this "hotel" depressed me more than that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025