historic St. James Hotel

Community reacts to closing of Historic St. James Hotel in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The announced closure of the historic St. James Hotel this weekend — has stunned people in and around the Selma community. A stack of plywood boards is now sitting outside of the hotel. The closure will leave a huge void on Water Avenue — east of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “It’s a shame that they’re…

Historic St. James Hotel Sees Steady Growth in 1st Year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– It’s been close to a year since the historic St. James Hotel reopened in downtown Selma. So, how have things been going? “It’s been good. I can truly say it’s been wonderful.” St. James Hotel General Manager Cymethia Rudolph says the word is out about the historic hotel — and occupancy is up — and…