The Battle House, A Renaissance Hotel & Spa
This hotel was built in 1852 and is woven into the fabric of Mobile's history. It once served as the place to stay for America's well-to-do and its statesmen. Accommodations are a throw-back to those times, yet embody all the conveniences of today. Guests are served delicious Italian dishes in the Trellis Room, get a massage at the spa and work out in the fully equipped fitness center. Have a refreshing swim in the pool or pick up some necessities you may have forgotten in the hotel's drug store. Enjoy life in your guest room, with its cable television with movies on demand, Internet access, coffeemaker, free daily newspaper and all the amenities you would expect from a first-class hotel. You can check out electronically from your room. Rates start at $169 as of 2009.
The Battle House, A Renaissance Hotel & Spa
26 North Royal Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(866) 316-5957
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Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West
The 101-room downtown Hilton reflects the history of the 300-year-old city. Enjoy life in your comfortable room with a 32-inch plasma TV with in-room movies. In the hospitality center in your room, you'll find a microwave oven, a refrigerator and a coffeemaker. Pick up some ready-to-cook meals from the hotel's food store, The Pavilion Pantry, or have a meal at the hotel's Great American Grill. Rooms also have a hairdryer and an iron, as well as various bathroom amenities. Stay at this luxury hotel for as low as $129 per night, as of 2009.
Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West
828 S. Beltline Highway
Mobile, Alabama 36609
(251) 544-6000
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Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel
The 374-room Renaissance is right on Mobile Bay, and within an easy walk of historical landmarks, full-service restaurants and entertainment venues. If you are flying in to Mobile, this hotel is only 25 minutes from the airport. It recently completed a $55 million restoration, which features a well-equipped fitness center and a restaurant. Each guest room underwent upgrading to keep up with current technology. Swim in the hotel's pool and have a meal at the hotel, with your choice of tempting seafood in the Compass Room, a snack at Cybercafe or a full bar and tapas at Fathoms. Relax in your well-outfitted room with a cable television, free daily newspaper, Internet access and more. Trade up to a suite, which has a wet bar and a refrigerator. Prices start at $109 per night, as of 2009.
Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 S Water St.
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 438-4000
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About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
