The Admiral Hotel
French-colonial drama meets Southern hospitality. Art Deco bones with opulent modern interiors — marble floors, a grand spiral staircase, oval mezzanine balcony, and chandelier-lit public spaces. Think chic rather than stuffy.
Book directly for 1 PM late check-out and priority room upgrade — the hotel incentivizes direct reservations
Why It Matters
Downtown Mobile's only luxury boutique hotel and the anchor of the city's social scene. Underwent a $27 million renovation before reopening in 2015, then sold to Avocet Hospitality in 2022 for $21 million and rebranded as an independent property. The rooftop honeybee colony is a genuine talking point — its honey shows up in cocktails and on the cheese plate at Le Moyne's.
The Admiral is a 12-story Art Deco-rooted boutique hotel in downtown Mobile, completely reimagined in 2022 by Avocet Hospitality Group after a storied history that stretches back to 1940. The French-colonial aesthetic runs deep here — from the black-and-white tiled entry hall flanked by horse sculptures to the gold-accented Living Room bar and a steakhouse named after Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, the French explorer who founded Mobile. It's bold, a little theatrical, and the best hotel option in the city by a fair margin.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
ADA King Room
Fully ADA-compliant king room with an accessible marble bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo and grab bars. All the standard room amenities included. Same comfortable aesthetic as the standard King.
King
King Room
The standard workhorse room. At 320 sq ft it's comfortable but not sprawling — typical of a refurbished historic building. You get a plush king bed, spa-style marble bathroom with walk-in shower, flat-screen TV, and mini-fridge. Good for solo travelers or couples who aren't spending much time in the room.
King
One-Bedroom Suite
A genuine urban suite — oversized living room with a refreshment bar and dining table that seats four, separated from a private bedroom with a plush king bed. The en-suite marble bath has both a walk-in shower and a separate deep soaking tub. Nightly turndown service included.
King
Premier One-Bedroom Suite
The step-up from the standard suite. Expansive living room with refreshment bar and dining for four, a secluded king bedroom with nightly turndown, and an en-suite marble bath with walk-in shower plus deep soaking tub. The 'Premier' designation reflects larger square footage and elevated finishes.
King
Two Double Room
Slightly smaller than the King at 288 sq ft but sleeps four. Two plush double beds, dedicated workspace, marble bathroom, flat-screen TV, and mini-fridge. The go-to for families or two colleagues splitting a room, though it's a tight fit with four adults.
Two Doubles
Two-Bedroom Suite
The largest configuration, designed for extended stays or groups. Spacious living room with wet bar and dining area, a master bedroom with a four-poster king bed and nightly turndown, and an en-suite bath with walk-in shower and separate deep soaking tub. Located on the top floors of the 12-story building.
King + Additional BedroomThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A packaged add-on offered through the hotel: two tickets to the Bienville Bites walking food tour of downtown Mobile, plus a $25 voucher to spend at The Living Room. Tours run Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Add $30 per person for the alcohol-inclusive version. A $140 deposit is required at booking.
Mobile is the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, and the hotel is centrally located for the parades and festivities. The Admiral has a dedicated Mardi Gras page with packages during the January–February season. Note: valet at Le Moyne's is unavailable on select Mardi Gras peak dates.
Over 6,000 sq ft of event space including the Crystal Ballroom (with chandelier and dance floor), South Gallery (classroom-style), a Government Street balcony for outdoor receptions, and a private dining room at Le Moyne's. Full catering services available.
The hotel maintains a rooftop honeybee colony and herb garden. The honey produced here makes its way into cocktails (notably the Penicillin at Le Moyne's) and the Artisanal Cheese Plate. Noteworthy as a design-meets-culinary feature of the property.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site 24-hour business center with computer stations available.
Over 6,000 sq ft of versatile event space including the Crystal Ballroom with chandelier and dance floor, the South Gallery for boardroom/classroom setups, the Government Street balcony for al fresco events, and Le Moyne's private dining room.
High-speed WiFi throughout the property. In-room speeds noted at 100+ Mbps.
Valet laundry and dry cleaning available.
24-hour front desk with concierge assistance. Check-in at 3 PM; check-out at 11 AM.
Pets are allowed at the property. Additional charges may apply.
A landscaped outdoor pool area with sun loungers. Small but functional — more of a dip-and-relax spot than a resort-style complex. Some guests have noted it could use updating.
All standard rooms include a mini-refrigerator.
Included in all suite categories.
Overnight valet parking at $20/night. Self-parking also available at $15/night in a covered garage. Valet at Le Moyne's Chophouse is complimentary on most nights.
A working rooftop apiary and herb garden. Honey and fresh herbs are used across the hotel's food and beverage programs — notably the Penicillin cocktail at Le Moyne's uses house Admiral Honey-Ginger Syrup.
24-hour fitness center. Some guest reviews note the equipment could use an upgrade.
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