Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel
This historic hotel has undergone several renovations during its long history. You will hear or see the name Admiral Semmes several times throughout your stay in Mobile, especially the historic downtown section where this hotel is located. The spectacular lobby and chandelier is breathtaking and leads the way toward rooms that feature balconies, a wet bar in the suites and high ceilings. A full palm tree provides shade beneath the outdoor pool and the fitness room contains Nautilus equipment as well as a sauna and cardio machines. The wide fairways of the surprisingly high quality municipal Azalea City Golf Course is only about seven miles away from the hotel.
Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel
251 Government St.
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 432-8000
radisson.com/mobileal
Azalea City Golf Course
1000 Galliard Dr.
Mobile, Alabama 36608
(251) 342-4221
cityofmobile.org/azaleagolf
Renaissance Riverview Plaza
This Marriott high-rise is the most impressive building in downtown Mobile. The hotel is filled with 353 luxurious guest rooms and 11 very large suites. Rooms feature marble bathtubs, flat-screen television sets and TV Internet access. Wireless Internet access is also available for a fee. From some rooms you can see the historic USS Alabama sitting in perpetual port and this is also a great place from which to watch Mardi Gras parades. The fitness center is loaded with LifeCycle equipment as well as free weights. Less than 15 miles away is the Magnolia Grove golf course, which was designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones and has been honored as one of the 50 best public courses to play by readers of Golf World Magazine.
Renaissance Riverview Plaza
64 S. Water St.
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 438-4000
marriott.com
Magnolia Grove Golf Course
7001 Magnolia Grove Parkway
Mobile, Alabama 36618
(251) 645-0075
rtjgolf.com/magnoliagrove
Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa
If history is what you are after, you can't beat a hotel that dates back to 1852. The hotel looks significantly different today, of course, and the Battle House offers high-uality luxury amid contemporary amenities. This is another high-rise towering into the downtown Mobile skyline. The interior is pure classic elegance with a lobby that belongs in a much bigger city. The rooms are spacious, especially the very artfully designed suites. The fitness center features cardio equipment, free weights and exercise balls. Treatments at the spa include massage, facials and body wraps. The pool is nice, but the sugary white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores are just a 45-minute drive away. Spring Hill College golf course, Mobile's oldest golf course, is less than 10 miles away.
The Battle House Hotel &
26 N. Royal St.
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 338-2000
marriott.com
Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa
4000 Dauphin St.
Mobile, Alabama 36608
(251) 380-4655
springhillcollegegolf.com
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