The small town of Oakman is the oldest in Walker County, Alabama. The town itself is mainly residential, featuring a local store and both an elementary and a high school. Being such a small town, it does not have a hotel, but there are several to the north in the town of Jasper.
The Hampton Inn is just under 17 miles from Oakman in Jasper, just a couple of miles east of downtown shopping and entertainment. It is a clean, comfortable budget hotel which offers views of the Appalachian foothills. The hotel has its own outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center for guests wanting to exercise. Breakfast is served from the hotel's dining room as part of the room price, although lunch and dinner are not catered. Local restaurants close to the hotel include Buck's Pizza, Cabos San Lucas Mexican and Phoenix Chinese. Attractions and activities found near the hotel include Sonny's family Fun Center, Eastside Golf Driving Range and Walker County Lake.
The Holiday Inn Express is located just over 13 miles from Oakman, a couple miles north of the downtown area. It is a budget hotel which offers comfortable, basic rooms and suites. The hotel amenities include a business center, with free Internet connections, and a small fitness suite. A complimentary breakfast is included with room rental; other restaurant options include OH Bryan's Steakhouse, Cafe Bill's and Victoria's Restaurant. Things to do near the hotel include visiting the Jasper Bowling Center, and Twin Lakes Golf Course or taking a 54-minute drive to visit the city of Birmingham.
The Days Inn is just 13 miles from Oakman and about a mile north of the shopping areas of Jasper. It is a budget hotel which offers clean, comfortable rooms. The hotel has its own outdoor swimming pool and guest laundry. The hotel serves a daily complimentary breakfast from its dining room. For afternoon and evening meals, local restaurants include Rally's Hamburgers, King Buffet and Main Street Cafe. Attractions in the local area include Carl Elliott Museum, Doro Mining Museum and the William Cook Home.
The Jameson Inn is located just 21 miles from Oakman, along east highway 78. It is a luxury, country-style hotel. Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped fitness center. Breakfast is the only meal served from the hotel's dining room; options for lunch and dinner include Jim 'n Nick's BBQ, China Gourmet and Johnny Brusco's Pizza. The hotel is just about an hour and half drive from Tupelo, Mississippi, and its attractions. More local points of interest include Natural Bridge Park, Nauvoo Depot Museum and the Blue Moon Drive in Theatre.
