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Alabama is home to many hotels, some of which are small, large, waterfront, etc. One of the state’s most famous hotels is the St. James Hotel, which reopened a short while ago after it was renovated. To learn all about the St. James Hotel, take a look below.

The St. James Hotel, which was originally known as the Brantley Hotel, is located in the historic downtown area of Selma, Alabama. It's also one of the Southeast's few remaining antebellum river hotels.
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This historic hotel, which was built in 1837, is one of Alabama's oldest operational facilities. In 1865, following the Battle of Selma, the Union Army used the hotel to set up its headquarters.
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The St. James Hotel offers 42 guestrooms and suites, each of which are beautifully decorated and include fresh and cozy linens.
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Each room and suite also has a bathroom, which includes all of the basic toiletry items such as toilet paper, soap, towels, and more.
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The St. James Hotel also has a restaurant, which serves everything from sandwiches and salads, to pastas and wings. So, the moment hunger strikes, there's no reason to leave when you can get delicious food right here at the hotel.
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One of the hotel's main features is its courtyard area. Interestingly, several people have experienced paranormal activity in this outdoor area. In fact, several of them believe they saw the famous outlaw Jesse James and his ghost dog.
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And finally, guests will also get to experience an incredible view of the Alabama River and the Edmund Pettus Bridge. There's no doubt a stay at the famous St. James Hotel will give you an experience like no other, especially if you love history.
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For more information about the historic St. James Hotel, you can view its webpage here and its Facebook page here.

Have you ever visited Selma, Alabama? If so, did you stay the night at the historic St. James Hotel? Let us know in the comments!

To learn more about Selma’s historic Edmund Pettus Bridge, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Remarkable Bridge In Alabama Everyone Should Visit At Least Once.

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St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1200 Water Ave, Selma, AL 36703, USA