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The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott

Property class: 3

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Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant
Reception
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Explore the area

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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

About the area

Selma

At The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of National Voting Rights Museum and Brown Chapel AME Church. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Sterling Restaurant & Bar, is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Selma hotel include Old Depot Museum and Selma University.

What's nearby

  • Edmund Pettus Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Selma Interpretive Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Enslavement & Civil War Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Voting Rights Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brown Chapel AME Church - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Montgomery, AL (MGM-Montgomery Regional) - 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

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Selma hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1832
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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 parking available at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott?

Yep, The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott?

No, The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The St. James Hotel, Selma, Series by Marriott?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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