Mobile, AlabamaCentral Business District
The Admiral Hotel
Art Deco landmark
Central Business District Mobile, Alabama
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
Art Deco landmark
This 1940 high-rise is downtown Mobile's historic anchor, revived with French-colonial flair and a lively lobby scene.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the current incarnation of the 1940s-vintage Admiral is a modern luxury experience, mixing classic elegance with bold colors and an eye-catching graphic sensibility.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Government Street is shaded by ancient live oaks, and the restaurants along Dauphin Street are two blocks away.
The rooms
Bedrooms come in deep purple and gold jewel tones, with Versailles-style gilded mirrors over crisp beds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor heated pool sits in a brick-walled courtyard, flanked by sun loungers and green turf.
Restaurant
Le Moyne’s Chophouse
Dry-aged steaks and chilled Gulf seafood are served beneath beaded crystal curtains and curved banquettes.
Restaurant
Le Café
Woven bistro chairs and banana-leaf wallpaper line the cafe, which serves espresso alongside fresh morning pastries.
At the table
The Living Room mixes craft cocktails beside illuminated bottle arches, offering plush curved banquettes for drinks and conversation.
How it began
A young Jimmy Buffett regularly played for tips in the ground-floor lounge during the late 1960s.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.