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This Alabama Hotel Has Its Very Own Rooftop Honeybee Colony

The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama, is a historic and luxurious hotel known for its rooftop honeybee colony.

Published Jun 15, 2023

Written by 

Jennifer Young

Here in Alabama, luckily, we don't have to travel far to find somewhere to book a stay for a getaway. In fact, there are many wonderful hotels in Alabama that are perfect for booking a getaway. One of these is The Admiral Hotel. To learn all about The Admiral Hotel, including the one feature that makes it extra unique, take a look below.

The Admiral Hotel is a luxurious hotel that's located in downtown Mobile, Alabama.

A tall brick building stands at the corner of a street, surrounded by trees and under a clear blue sky.
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It originally opened for business in 1940 as the Hotel Admiral Semmes. After multiple closings and reopenings throughout the years, it was renamed The Admiral Hotel in June 2022. Today, it's one of the city's most iconic hotels, and it hosts guests from all around the world.

Elegant hotel lobby featuring a grand staircase, modern furniture, and stylish lighting fixtures.
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The Admiral Hotel offers 156 guest rooms and suites that have been beautifully decorated and provide a relaxing overnight stay. An interesting fact about The Admiral Hotel is that it was the first hotel in Mobile to have air conditioning and telephones in every guest room.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a gray chair, and large windows, featuring stylish decor and a small table.
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This historic hotel offers a variety of amenities for its guests, including a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and even a...

Modern restaurant interior featuring a wooden bar, high stools, and a well-stocked shelf of drinks. Bright and inviting atmosphere.
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...resort-style pool to help beat the summer heat.

A sunny pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and greenery surrounding a clear blue pool.
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The most unique feature of The Admiral Hotel that sets it apart from other hotels in the area is its rooftop honeybee colony.

A beehive with yellow and white boxes, resting on a wooden platform, with bees visible at the entrance.
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The bees produce honey for the hotel's restaurant, Corner 251. They also help pollinate a small garden of produce, which is used in some of the restaurant's recipes.

A close-up of a beehive with bees buzzing around the entrance, set on wooden stands in a sunny outdoor environment.
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Guests of The Admiral Hotel will have the opportunity to enjoy the fresh honey while dining at the hotel's restaurant, Corner 251. A jar of it can also be purchased to bring home. It makes the perfect souvenir to remember your stay at The Admiral Hotel.

A bag of granola labeled "The Admiral" next to three small jars of honey and a business card for Chef Chris Lambert.
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For more information about The Admiral Hotel, including rates and how to book your stay, you can view The Admiral Hotel website.

Have you ever stayed at The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama? If so, did you know about its rooftop honeybee colony? Let us know in the comments below.

There are many fun facts about Mobile that you might not already be familiar with. For example, did you know that Mobile hosted the first Mardi Gras celebration in the New World?

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