St James Hotel Selma Exterior photoSt James Hotel Selma Exterior photoSt James Hotel Selma Exterior photo
Book on our site
up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From124US$ /night
Check-in
03May2026Select date
Check-out
04May2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36703
-
Close to the Alabama River
Very good
7.0
8.0
/10
4.2
3.9
/5

Located 0.9 km from the Smitherman Building, the 4-star St James Hotel Selma is merely 5 minutes' walk from the interpretive Old Depot History Museum. Boasting a location a few moments from the Edmund Pettus Bridge, this Selma hotel features 55 rooms as well as a restaurant.

Location

The hotel is about 70 km from Montgomery Regional airport and only 1.7 km from such cultural venues as the bronze sculpture "Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument". Birmingham is 90 minutes' drive from St James Hotel Selma, while the Selma Interpretive Center is approximately 10 minutes' walk away.

A river are near the accommodation, and the Sturdivant Hall Museum is a mere 1.6 km away. This smoke-free hotel stands in proximity to the Brown Chapel AME Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

Rooms

The rooms at the St James Hotel have a balcony, along with an air conditioner for your convenience.

Eat & Drink

A lounge bar is available on site. Guests can dine at the restaurant Downtowner located around 400 metres away.

Leisure & Business

This accommodation goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. The St James Hotel Selma has a 24-hour fitness centre. Business travellers will have access to meeting rooms and a business centre provided on site.

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.
View all

Select your room type

St James Hotel Selma 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
Click button to see more rooms
Show all rooms
Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

St James Hotel Selma 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
Show more

St James Hotel Selma Location

1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Alabama, United States, 36703
Map view
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 (MGM)100 min  ·  41.3 mi
Interested in Nearby Hotel Rates?
Live prices. No outdated rates
Check Rates
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
Wireless 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about St James Hotel Selma from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 107 verified reviews
6.9/10
Nice
57%
Recommend
Guest reviews
based on 114 reviews
7.0/10
No reviews yet on our siteUnfortunately, our guests have not yet left any reviews for this hotel, but you can read reviews from Booking.com.
Open reviews
Check-in
03May2026Select date
Check-out
04May2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room