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The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott

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Restaurant
Interior
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $155
$135 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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1200 Water Avenue, Selma, AL, 36703
  • Place, Edmund Pettus Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Enslavement & Civil War Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Voting Rights Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Selma

With a stay at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott in Selma, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of National Voting Rights Museum and Brown Chapel AME Church. .This historic hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Old Depot Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Selma University.

What's nearby

  • Edmund Pettus Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Selma Interpretive Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Enslavement & Civil War Museum - 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

Getting around

  • Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lannies BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lannie's BBQ #2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Southern Eatery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott

The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Sterling Restaurant & Bar serving guests of The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sterling Restaurant & Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 294 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and polite and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is amazing, the staff is friendly and the view inside the courtyard and from the balcony were historically breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, downtown area, good hotel probably the best hotel in the Selma.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great historic property

Great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great time at the St.James

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and hospitable. Felt really at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to historical areas
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical hotel. Enjoyed the stay. if is a shame that the area around is depressed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
This hotel is the n the city center of Selma, surrounded by landmarks of historic civil rights icons.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent team members.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Love the history.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor is pretty cool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful hotel waiting for a city that deserves it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Front desk associate and housekeeping made us feel welcome. Looking forward to returning when the restaurant has reopened
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the New Orleans vibe. We had a river view quite peaceful. The outside porches need de webbing sweeping and a good painting otherwise everything was enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025