Hampton Inn Selma
2200 W Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36701, Selma, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Hampton Inn Selma is a modern, 3-star hotel located at 2200 W Highland Ave in Selma, Alabama, about a 9-minute drive from the city's Old Town Historic District and the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute. The property holds a strong 4.2 rating from 566 reviews, reflecting a generally comfortable stay with attentive staff. It's positioned as a practical home base for exploring Selma's civil rights history sites.
Rooms
Guest rooms feature custom-designed beds, free WiFi, and flat-screen HDTVs, along with both a full desk and a lap desk for working from bed. Each room is equipped with a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker, making them well suited for longer stays or travelers who want to prepare light meals or snacks in-room.
Dining & Breakfast
The hotel offers a free hot breakfast each morning, with weekday grab-and-go breakfast bags available for guests on the move. Reviewers specifically highlighted the breakfast buffet as generous, with a good variety of choices and plenty of coffee on hand.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include a fitness center and an indoor pool, giving guests options for exercise regardless of weather. The hotel also provides free parking and coin-operated laundry machines, useful for both leisure travelers and those on extended trips.
Business Facilities
Hampton Inn Selma includes a business center and a meeting room, supporting guests traveling for work or small group gatherings. Combined with free WiFi throughout the property, these facilities make it a workable option for business stays in the area.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits near several Selma landmarks tied to the Civil Rights Movement, including the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Brown Chapel AME Church, and the Selma Interpretive Center of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, all within roughly 5 kilometers. Sturdivant Hall Museum and New Live Oak Cemetery are even closer, each around 3.5 kilometers away, while The Social Bar and Wings is just a short walk at 477 meters. Montgomery Regional Airport is the nearest airport, about 64 kilometers away.
Best for
This hotel suits heritage and history travelers visiting Selma's Civil Rights landmarks, such as the Edmund Pettus Bridge and National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, both within about a 9-minute drive. It also works well for business travelers needing a meeting room and business center, and for families or road-trippers who'll appreciate the indoor pool, free hot breakfast, and in-room microwave and mini-fridge.
Travel tips
Plan on roughly a 9-minute drive to reach Old Town Historic District and the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, as most of Selma's historic sites cluster within 3-5 kilometers of the hotel. Since Montgomery Regional Airport is about 64 kilometers away, renting a car or arranging transport in advance is advisable. Take advantage of the free hot breakfast in the morning before heading out to sightsee, and note the weekday grab-and-go breakfast bags if you need an early start.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly and attentive staff, singling out specific front desk and breakfast employees for their helpfulness and warmth. The hot breakfast buffet is a recurring highlight, with reviewers noting its variety and generous coffee supply, alongside overall clean rooms and reasonable prices. Some reviewers also describe the environment as welcoming and safe, particularly for those visiting family or returning guests. However, at least one review reported a serious cleanliness issue involving bed bugs found on a mattress, pillows, and side table, which stands out as a notable negative amid otherwise positive feedback.
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