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The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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The Admiral, a gem in the Downtown Historic District, welcomes guests with an outdoor entertainment area and The Living Room restaurant's happy hour. Visitors relax poolside, maintain their fitness in the 24-hour gym, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Two Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Two Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premier King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Two Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premier Two Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL, 36602

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre Mobile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mardi Gras Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mobile Civic Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mobile Cruise Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loda Bier Garten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heroes Sports Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knuckle Bones Elixir Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lafayette Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Mobile Cruise Terminal
At The Admiral, Downtown Historic District, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Living Room, offers dinner, light fare, and happy hour. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and 6 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 156 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Cafe
  • LeMoyne's Chophouse
  • The Living Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (5,995 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1940
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3.3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Admiral Semmes
Admiral Semmes Hotel
Admiral Semmes Hotel Mobile
Admiral Semmes Mobile
Admiral Hotel Curio Collection Hilton
Admiral Hotel Mobile Curio Collection Hilton
Admiral Mobile Curio Collection Hilton
Admiral Curio Collection Hilton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Admiral, Downtown Historic District have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Admiral, Downtown Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at The Admiral, Downtown Historic District?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Admiral, Downtown Historic District?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Admiral, Downtown Historic District located?

Located in Mobile Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mobile Bay and Mobile Cruise Terminal. Saenger Theatre Mobile and Christ Church Cathedral are just steps away.

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The Admiral, Downtown Historic District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 891 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Letha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms are fantastic, the location is within walking distance to many attractions and restaurants and the staff is friendly and attentive. I love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and amazing staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff were all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great time here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upscale, clean and in a safe / walkable area. Outstanding chophouse restaurant. Perfect location and will stay again when in Mobile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cafe!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay, nice pool, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. It was clean and conveniant to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anissha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful home away from home hotel with friendly staff. Wating in yhr hotel is a delight. From the cafe to the living room bar and the wonderful chophouse. I love that rooms are spacious and equipped with everything needed like multiple plug outlets and Keurig. Its my new favorite in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xzavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and quiet. It was very clean . And we were close to all restaurants to be able to walk . Staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Beauty of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beyond beautiful property. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yingshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service with variety options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for it’s close proximity to the Saenger theater, but got so much more! Beautiful room and hotel. I love the whimsical Alice in Wonderland vibes you get. Great walking distance to several restaurants and coffee shops. I’ll definitely stay here again if I return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Krychelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Hotel

Stunning hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful hotel, would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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