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The St. James Hotel

3.0 star property
Step into this charming hotel’s warm atmosphere where helpful staff are always ready to assist you while enjoying your meal at Sterling Restaurant & Bar.

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Interior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Interior
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
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
1200 Water Avenue, Selma, AL, 36701

What's nearby

  • Edmund Pettus Bridge - 2 min walk
  • Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights - 3 min walk
  • National Voting Rights Museum - 8 min walk
  • Brown Chapel AME Church - 11 min walk
  • Selma University - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

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

    • 42 rooms
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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

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

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

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 4 per room, per stay

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 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.

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

Does The St. James Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The St. James Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

great time at the St.James
I enjoyed our stay. I especially liked the old building and the courtyard was amazing.
Sam, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Coming to see the Edmund Pettis Bridge, stay here
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
Sharon, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

They Gotta Do Better
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

8/10 Very good

Love the history.
Florencezell, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint historic hotel
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.
Cristine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Beautiful Hotel Should Pay Attention to Details
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.
Virginia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Potential there but staff laid back
Ed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic property
Great atmosphere.
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Historic for Civil Rights
Elbert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Johanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

4/10 Fair

Bad stay/ roach on bed
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
Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Excellent team members.
Gow, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bad area but the hotel felt like an oasis in the desert. ❤️
Edward, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I love this hotel . The staff is always amazing . The restaurant is delicious. My room had several very dirt spots on the walls and the shower. Tile was missing in the shower and the bottom of the shower was dirty or stained. The hotel was full so there really was no fixing this or changing rooms
Melissa, 2-night trip