Without a doubt, we all need a weekend getaway every now and then. Thankfully, there are several places in Alabama that allow us to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, many of which are filled with lots of history. From elegant inns to charming bed and breakfasts, the following historic hotels in Alabama have fascinating histories, which makes them perfect for an overnight stay. Take a look:

  1. Tutwiler Hotel - Birmingham

flickr/David Brossard The Tutwiler Hotel, which has been renamed the Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham, is one of Alabama’s most historic hotels. Built in 1914, it’s the city’s first modern hotel. Its original location, which was the corner of 20th Street and 5th Avenue North, was known for hosting lavish events for high-profile celebrities. It closed in 1974 and reopened in 1986 at its current location (former Ridgely Apartments). According to several guests, the Tutwiler Hotel is haunted by the ghost of a former Ridgely Apartment tenant. Visit the official website to book your stay. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler, 2021 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

  1. The Grand Hotel Marriott Golf Resort & Spa - Point Clear

google/The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection The Grand Hotel Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, which opened for business in 1847, is one of the Gulf Coast’s top hotels. It started out as a small hotel with only 40 rooms. However, it’s grown significantly over the years. What makes this hotel truly stand out is its history. The Grand Hotel Marriott Golf Resort & Spa was used as a hospital during the Civil War and as a host to World War II training operations. To book your stay and for more information, visit the official website. The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, One Grand Blvd, Point Clear, AL 36564, USA

  1. Hotel Magnolia - Foley

facebook/The Hotel Magnolia Hotel Magnolia was built in 1908 by John Burton Foley, the man who was primarily responsible for the early development of south Baldwin County, Alabama. Many high-profile people have stayed here, including five U.S. presidents. The hotel also sits atop the Foley Tunnel, which was used as a secret passageway during the Korean War. Check out the official Hotel Magnolia website to book your stay. Hotel Magnolia, 119 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535, USA

  1. Fitzgerald Home - Montgomery

tripadvisor/management From October 1931 to April 1932, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived is this beautiful Montgomery home, which was built in 1910. It’s now operated as The Fitzgerald Museum - the only museum dedicated to F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald in the world. Interestingly, the upstairs has been divided into two suites: the Zelda Suite and the F. Scott Suite. You can currently rent these suites for a unique overnight stay. To book your stay, visit its official Airbnb listing. Fitzgerald Home, 919 Felder Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA

  1. Malaga Inn - Mobile

google/Malaga Inn The Malaga Inn, which was built circa 1862, is the only boutique inn of its kind in Alabama. It was originally constructed as twin townhouses by two brothers–in–law. Over the years, renovations have taken place at this historic hotel. The original carriage house is still located on the property, which is primarily used for special events. When it comes to history, there are tunnels under the West house, which many believe were used by Confederate soldiers to hide during the Civil War. Visit the official website to book your stay. Malaga Inn, 359 Church St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA

  1. Fort Conde Inn - Mobile

google/Outside Today Front Fort Condé Inn, which was built in 1836, is Mobile’s second-oldest home. It’s also the centerpiece of Fort Condé Village. For many years, this historic home fell in disrepair. However, in 2011, it reopened following an incredible restoration. It’s currently one of Alabama’s top bed and breakfasts. Be sure to check out the official website to book your stay! Fort Condé Inn, 165 St Emanuel St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA

Have you ever stayed overnight at any of these historic places in Alabama? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments! For the haunting story of the Tutwiler Hotel, be sure to take a look at the following article: Stay The Night At One Of Alabama’s Most Haunted Hotels If You Dare.

flickr/David Brossard

The Tutwiler Hotel, which has been renamed the Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham, is one of Alabama’s most historic hotels. Built in 1914, it’s the city’s first modern hotel. Its original location, which was the corner of 20th Street and 5th Avenue North, was known for hosting lavish events for high-profile celebrities. It closed in 1974 and reopened in 1986 at its current location (former Ridgely Apartments). According to several guests, the Tutwiler Hotel is haunted by the ghost of a former Ridgely Apartment tenant. Visit the official website to book your stay.

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler, 2021 Park Pl, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

google/The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

The Grand Hotel Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, which opened for business in 1847, is one of the Gulf Coast’s top hotels. It started out as a small hotel with only 40 rooms. However, it’s grown significantly over the years. What makes this hotel truly stand out is its history. The Grand Hotel Marriott Golf Resort & Spa was used as a hospital during the Civil War and as a host to World War II training operations. To book your stay and for more information, visit the official website.

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, One Grand Blvd, Point Clear, AL 36564, USA

facebook/The Hotel Magnolia

Hotel Magnolia was built in 1908 by John Burton Foley, the man who was primarily responsible for the early development of south Baldwin County, Alabama. Many high-profile people have stayed here, including five U.S. presidents. The hotel also sits atop the Foley Tunnel, which was used as a secret passageway during the Korean War. Check out the official Hotel Magnolia website to book your stay.

Hotel Magnolia, 119 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535, USA

tripadvisor/management

From October 1931 to April 1932, F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived is this beautiful Montgomery home, which was built in 1910. It’s now operated as The Fitzgerald Museum - the only museum dedicated to F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald in the world. Interestingly, the upstairs has been divided into two suites: the Zelda Suite and the F. Scott Suite. You can currently rent these suites for a unique overnight stay. To book your stay, visit its official Airbnb listing.

Fitzgerald Home, 919 Felder Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA

google/Malaga Inn

The Malaga Inn, which was built circa 1862, is the only boutique inn of its kind in Alabama. It was originally constructed as twin townhouses by two brothers–in–law. Over the years, renovations have taken place at this historic hotel. The original carriage house is still located on the property, which is primarily used for special events. When it comes to history, there are tunnels under the West house, which many believe were used by Confederate soldiers to hide during the Civil War. Visit the official website to book your stay.

Malaga Inn, 359 Church St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA

google/Outside Today Front

Fort Condé Inn, which was built in 1836, is Mobile’s second-oldest home. It’s also the centerpiece of Fort Condé Village. For many years, this historic home fell in disrepair. However, in 2011, it reopened following an incredible restoration. It’s currently one of Alabama’s top bed and breakfasts. Be sure to check out the official website to book your stay!

Fort Condé Inn, 165 St Emanuel St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA

 

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Historic Hotels in Alabama April 09, 2022 Tori Jane Where are some interesting historic places in Alabama?   Alabama is a state filled with so much history that you might not even know where to begin. Luckily, there are all kinds of places to start, like many of our interesting historic towns and locations. Some of the best ones include Mobile, which was founded in 1702 and remains Alabama’s only saltwater port. Birmingham is a wonderful, historically significant place as well; the Birmingham Civil Rights District is a place where numerous notably historic civil rights marches and demonstrations occurred – good and bad. Other notably interesting historic places in Alabama include Moundsville, Eufaula (a must-do if you’re into the National Register of Historic Places!), Huntsville, and so many more. Other notable historic landmarks across the state include warships like the USS Drum and the USS Alabama, various forts, and military posts like Fort Mitchell, Fort Morgan, and the Apalachicola Fort. The list goes on – there’s much to do and see! Which will you visit first? Which places are the most interesting to you?   What are some of the best places to stay in Alabama?  While you’re in Alabama checking out interesting historic places, why not stay at an interesting historic place, too? In Selma, there’s the St. James Hotel, which has been a staple of Alabama life since its founding in 1837. It’s the only surviving riverfront Antebellum hotel in the entire southeastern United States. Or, check out Birmingham’s famed Redmont Hotel, first opened in 1925 and absolutely relaxing to this day. While in Birmingham, also look into the Tutwiler Hotel, which was originally built in 1913, demolished in the 1970s, and then rebuilt. Should you find yourself in the Mobile area, the Malaga Inn has been around since the 1860s, and the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa has been around since the 1850s, though it burned to the ground in 1903 and had to be reconstructed.  

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Historic Hotels in Alabama

April 09, 2022

Tori Jane

Where are some interesting historic places in Alabama?   Alabama is a state filled with so much history that you might not even know where to begin. Luckily, there are all kinds of places to start, like many of our interesting historic towns and locations. Some of the best ones include Mobile, which was founded in 1702 and remains Alabama’s only saltwater port. Birmingham is a wonderful, historically significant place as well; the Birmingham Civil Rights District is a place where numerous notably historic civil rights marches and demonstrations occurred – good and bad. Other notably interesting historic places in Alabama include Moundsville, Eufaula (a must-do if you’re into the National Register of Historic Places!), Huntsville, and so many more. Other notable historic landmarks across the state include warships like the USS Drum and the USS Alabama, various forts, and military posts like Fort Mitchell, Fort Morgan, and the Apalachicola Fort. The list goes on – there’s much to do and see! Which will you visit first? Which places are the most interesting to you?   What are some of the best places to stay in Alabama?  While you’re in Alabama checking out interesting historic places, why not stay at an interesting historic place, too? In Selma, there’s the St. James Hotel, which has been a staple of Alabama life since its founding in 1837. It’s the only surviving riverfront Antebellum hotel in the entire southeastern United States. Or, check out Birmingham’s famed Redmont Hotel, first opened in 1925 and absolutely relaxing to this day. While in Birmingham, also look into the Tutwiler Hotel, which was originally built in 1913, demolished in the 1970s, and then rebuilt. Should you find yourself in the Mobile area, the Malaga Inn has been around since the 1860s, and the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa has been around since the 1850s, though it burned to the ground in 1903 and had to be reconstructed.  

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Alabama is a state filled with so much history that you might not even know where to begin. Luckily, there are all kinds of places to start, like many of our interesting historic towns and locations. Some of the best ones include Mobile, which was founded in 1702 and remains Alabama’s only saltwater port. Birmingham is a wonderful, historically significant place as well; the Birmingham Civil Rights District is a place where numerous notably historic civil rights marches and demonstrations occurred – good and bad. Other notably interesting historic places in Alabama include Moundsville, Eufaula (a must-do if you’re into the National Register of Historic Places!), Huntsville, and so many more. Other notable historic landmarks across the state include warships like the USS Drum and the USS Alabama, various forts, and military posts like Fort Mitchell, Fort Morgan, and the Apalachicola Fort. The list goes on – there’s much to do and see! Which will you visit first? Which places are the most interesting to you?  

What are some of the best places to stay in Alabama? 

While you’re in Alabama checking out interesting historic places, why not stay at an interesting historic place, too? In Selma, there’s the St. James Hotel, which has been a staple of Alabama life since its founding in 1837. It’s the only surviving riverfront Antebellum hotel in the entire southeastern United States. Or, check out Birmingham’s famed Redmont Hotel, first opened in 1925 and absolutely relaxing to this day. While in Birmingham, also look into the Tutwiler Hotel, which was originally built in 1913, demolished in the 1970s, and then rebuilt. Should you find yourself in the Mobile area, the Malaga Inn has been around since the 1860s, and the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa has been around since the 1850s, though it burned to the ground in 1903 and had to be reconstructed.