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Beauty & History Combine at the Battle House in Mobile, Alabama – Frugal Novice

Beauty & History Combine at the Battle House in Mobile, Alabama

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Note: We received a reduced media rate to facilitate our review. All opinions are honest and are our own. 

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When we embarked on our first big road trip as a family of five, I knew I wanted to stay at hotels that would be kid-friendly, but still places that Brian and I would enjoy staying, too. I’ve been teased that I’m a “hotel snob” because I am pretty picky about where we stay. My thought is this: vacation is an escape, and I want the places we stay to serve as restful retreats, not punctuations of meh along the way.

We really set the bar high with the first place we stayed – the Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Mobile, Alabama.

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When we pulled up to the hotel it was 10:00 at night and raining, but we could still see through the rain that this historic building is stunningThe uprights really highlight the architecture of the building, and it feels special from the start.

There’s parking around in the way of garages and some metered spots, but since it was late and wet we decided to splurge on valet parking. I walked up to check in and was greeted with two friendly faces, letting me know they were available to help us if we had any questions or needed anything. Atmosphere is important at hotels, but staff can make or break the experience – and the Battle House has staff that obviously care about guests and enjoy what they do.

We stayed on the 7th floor in a suite at the end of a hallway, a perfect location for our potentially loud brood. I loved our suite. Loved. The living area was roomy with a loveseat (which folds out into a bed), armchair, coffee table, and armoire topped with a TV; it also had a desk and closet – there was plenty of room to spread out!

The kids watched some cartoons the next morning while Brian and I finished packing up our things:

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Love how elegant and seamless the office space is to the living area:

 

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Our room was gorgeous: floor-to-ceiling curtains and a big, plush bed with a mirrored headboard. Luxurious and serene – perfect for the start of our vacation.

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And don’t even get me started about the bathroom. HUGE. A shower and a deep soaker tub, and a pretty vanity. Our whole family could fit in there all at once (and let’s be honest – with kids, you’re never going to be in the bathroom alone anyway so having some extra space is appreciated).

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Obviously the hotel was a hit for Brian and I, but the kids loved it too. They each got an activity book with stickers:

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Another thing they loved? Going in and getting breakfast (free, with the level we stayed on). They drank juice out of coffee mugs  “like Dad” and had fun picking out which cereal and pastries they wanted. I loved that there was fresh fruit and yogurt available, too. It was a nice variety, and it meant that there was something for everyone in our family to enjoy.

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As we left the hotel, I showed the boys some of the architecture in the lobby. The ceiling is breathtakingly beautiful and the history of the building shines through all the details.

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See the woman in the last photo walking toward us? She is Emilie, an awesome Battle House employee that came over and told us about a really cool part of the hotel – the whispering arch. And not only did she tell us about it, she walked up with us to show the boys. She had J stand at one side of the arch, and then C stood at the other side, many feet away. When they whispered into a channel of the arch, they could hear each other as if they were standing a foot apart. They thought this was so cool, and I was incredibly impressed that Emilie went out of her way to show us the feature. She also took us to see the Tiffany ceiling in the dining area – yet another gorgeous feature:

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We would definitely stay here again. It is high-end, but you can often find deals on the rooms that make it an affordable place to stay. They even offer free wifi, which is still a rarity in many 3- and 4-star hotels. The historical element makes it unique and special, and I honestly don’t have anything negative to say about the property or our stay there.

Keep up with the Battle House on Facebook, or click here to go ahead and book your room now – you know you want to!

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  • Jennifer August 29, 2014 at 5:54 am

    As the girls get older, they enjoy learning historical things and they love museums. Sounds like this hotel is a little bit of both. Sounds like we need to go to Alabama ;) Thanks for the scoop.

  • Brett August 29, 2014 at 10:52 am

    that is a beautiful hotel! the lobby is breathtaking!!

  • Dawn August 29, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    This is so cool! I love historical sites like this that you can explore.

  • Jennifer August 29, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    The Battle House looks amazing. I love visiting historical sites like this. It’s so immersive.

  • Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy August 29, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    What a gorgeous place. I love all the historical charm. I find places like this so interesting.

  • Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy August 29, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Battle House looks so cool! I love historical places like this. It’s so cool to see all the old school decorating.

  • Tammi @ My Organized Chaos August 29, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    What a beautiful hotel and I love that they think of the kids too and supply them with activities. Makes all the difference!

  • Masshole Mommy August 29, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Wow! What a gorgeous hotel! I’d LOVE to stay there if I ever visit that area!

  • Jullie August 29, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    This is a beautiful hotel! I love all the small details.

  • Chelley @ A is For Adelaide August 29, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I love that this hotel is so beautiful, but still has a lot of history! You can’t beat luxe with something for the kids!

  • Amber Edwards August 29, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    WOW! That hotel looks so beautiful! And quite comfortable too! It’s decor is definitely a level above what we usually see. And I love the space in that room! So much space! I love it!

  • Dee Mauser August 29, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    That looks great. I love historical buildings, especially those with a lot of unique architecture. That’s one reason I would love to take a trip to Italy. It looks beautiful.

  • Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) August 29, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    What a fantastic old hotel. I love hotels with History that try to stay true to their history while giving you all the modern comforts you could ask for. Sounds like the kids loved having their “own room” that they could watch cartoons while you were technically right there next to them.

  • Pam August 29, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Wow, that hotel is beautiful! It looks like a great place to stay with the family.

  • Robin August 29, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    The building truly is stunning. It looks like it has a nice, historic charm to it.

  • Jenna Wood August 29, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I really love the in room tub- the decor has history but still looks very functional and modern. It sounds like the staff at the Battle House are great with families too!

  • tammileetips August 30, 2014 at 1:18 am

    I love the decor of the lobby of the hotel!!! looks like an amazing place to stay!

  • Lisa August 30, 2014 at 1:29 am

    What a neat place! I’ve been to Mobile once – very beautiful!

  • Racquel August 30, 2014 at 10:22 am

    This looks like a beautiful place to stay. My older 2 would love it there!

  • Janel August 31, 2014 at 12:21 am

    I love it when hotels do free breakfast. Makes a huge difference when traveling with kids.

  • Amy Desrosiers August 31, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Wow, I have a friend who lives in Mobile! I had no idea the Battle House existed, but I sure want to stay there now that I know!!

  • Mama to 5 BLessings August 31, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Looks like a very nice place to stay. Looks fit for a king!

  • kristin September 1, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    What a great place, loved all the photos. I’d love to see more of that part of the country.

  • Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations September 2, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Wow, this is absolutely stunning. I would love to visit, so beautiful.