Thousands Celebrate Reopening of “Mobile’s Living Room”

May 12th, 2007

More than 5,000 people enjoyed a guided tour of the newly reopened Battle House Hotel in downtown Mobile. The hotel, which was originally built in 1852, has been closed since 1974. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) renovated the entire building in conjunction with the building of the RSA Battle House Tower next door. The Tower is Alabama’s tallest building.

The Battle House Hotel, nicknamed Mobile’s Living Room, has 238 guest rooms including 31 suites. It also features three restaurants, from a casual café to fine dining. It will feature over 37,000 square feet of unique and flexible meeting/pre-function space.

Activities at the grand reopening included a tour of the hotel and tower, vintage cars from the 1940s and 50s and music from some of the best bands in Mobile.