MOBILE, Ala.
Hilton Worldwide announced that the iconic Alabama building, The Admiral Hotel Mobile, will join Curio – A Collection by Hilton, a hand-picked global set of upscale and luxury properties. The hotel is scheduled to reopen this fall as The Admiral Hotel Mobile, Curio Collection by Hilton following a multimillion-dollar renovation.
The property originally opened in 1940 and became known as the first building in Mobile to have air conditioning, and featured a cocktail lounge, coffee shop, drug store and National Airlines Office.
Renovations to the hotel will include updates to the lobby design, restaurants, and public spaces as well as 6,000 square feet of functional meeting and event space that can seat up to 550 people.
“Air conditioning sounds simple by modern standards, but in its heyday it drew stars like Elvis Presley and Jimmy Stewart,” said Matt Wehling, senior vice president, development – North America, Hilton Worldwide. “We are excited for The Admiral Hotel Mobile to join Curio’s global collection of 50 properties."
The hotel’s two new on-site dining options will include Corner 251, a bakery/café with a new bar, and Launch, an upscale urban restaurant featuring a diverse menu of American classics made with fresh ingredients from local fisheries, growers and purveyors, prepared daily.
The final phase of the hotel’s remodel will include a complete makeover of 155 guest rooms, including five luxurious suites on the top floor, as part of a comprehensive redesign by architect James Flick, of Dallas-based project development firm Flick Mars.
In the heart of Mobile’s historic business, entertainment and cultural district, The Admiral Hotel Mobile is within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of the famed Dauphin Street, and is close to attractions such as Mobile Carnival Museum, Fort Conde and the History Museum of Mobile.
As members of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, all Curio hotels, including The Admiral Hotel Mobile will participate in Hilton HHonors®.
