The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Mobile Cruise Terminal

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Dinner served
Lobby
Double Room
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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251 Government Street, Mobile, AL, 36602
  • Place, Mardi Gras Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mobile Cruise Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mobile, AL (MOB-Mobile Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Two Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Two Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mobile

Mobile Central Business District stay.With a stay at this Mobile Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Christ Church Cathedral and Mobile Carnival Museum. Mobile Bay and Saenger Theatre Mobile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre Mobile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mardi Gras Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mobile Civic Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mobile Cruise Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loda Bier Garten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roosters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heroes Sports Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knuckle Bones Elixir Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lafayette Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Mobile Cruise Terminal
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 5995 square feet (557 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at The Admiral, Downtown Historic District. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Admiral, Downtown Historic District was completed in July 2024.

This Beaux Arts Mobile hotel is smoke free.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 5995 sq ft of conference space
  • 557 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1940
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District offers 156 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3.3 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Admiral Semmes
Admiral Semmes Hotel
Admiral Semmes Hotel Mobile
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Admiral Mobile Curio Collection Hilton
Admiral Curio Collection Hilton

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 872 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 872 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 872 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 872 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 872 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could make breakfast free
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dry nice room, friendly staff and great burgers on burger night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wallpaper coming off the wall and bathroom was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennasis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, great customer service, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never imagined this to be in Mobile Alabama! This is a gorgeous property, definitely a must see and stay! We’ll definitely be back for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby is pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domoniquie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I plan to stay here again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Krychelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Hotel

Stunning hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

My staycation

Easy parking, all kinds of places to eat near by. The hotel offer food as well at a decent price. The room was more than what I expected. Can wait to do another staycation here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aresha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool decor. Walking distance from lots of restaurants. Parking garage right next to hotel. Friendly staff.
Entrance
Hotel
Lobby area
Close to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road Trip

Food was great, bar was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlean, Biloxi

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025