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1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36703
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Close to the Alabama River
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The 4-star St James Hotel Selma offers quick access to the Slavery and Civil War Museum, situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Boasting a location only 0.7 km from the American National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, this Selma hotel offers 55 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Selma Flea Market & RV Park and around a 20-minute walk from Sturdivant Hall Museum. Riverview Historic District Castle is in the vicinity of the St James Hotel Selma and Montgomery Regional airport is 70 km away.

A river are near the accommodation.

Rooms

This smoke-free hotel offers rooms with a balcony complete with an air conditioner.

Eat & Drink

Golden China, located 400 metres from the property, serves Chinese cuisine to satisfy every taste.

Leisure & Business

St James Hotel Selma will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a 24-hour fitness centre available on site. There is meeting rooms and a business centre available for corporate travellers.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll across the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge for a powerful moment.
  • Taste the BBQ at Farmers Market for an authentic Southern flavor.
  • Visit the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail for rich history.
  • Explore the National Voting Rights Museum for inspiring exhibits.
  • Relax at the picturesque Lake Selma for a lovely picnic spot.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Balcony River View
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
River view
Balcony
Air conditioning
Queen Room Two Queen Beds Balcony River View
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
River view
Balcony
Air conditioning
Queen Room Balcony River View
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
River view
Balcony
Air conditioning
Double Room Two Double Beds
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
Air conditioning
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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Location

1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36703
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1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36703
Nearby
Bridge
Edmund Pettus Bridge
1100 ft
Museum
Selma Interpretive Center
400 ft
Museum
Old Depot Museum
1400 ft
1410 Water Ave
Museum of Slavery and Civil Rights
1000 ft
Museum
Slavery & Civil War Museum
1000 ft
1410 Water Ave
Bridge Crossing Jubilee
1000 ft
Restaurants
El Ranchero's
1300 ft
113 Broad St
Golden China
1400 ft
128 Broad St
The Coffee Shoppe
2100 ft
308 Broad St
Getting around
City Centre
Selma5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)100 min  ·  41.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of US$15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
55
Former name
historic st. james hotel
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