With a rich 300 year history that reflects her Spanish, French, African and Creole culture, Mobile, Alabama, is one of the oldest port cities in the United States. Carnival Cruise Lines offers western Caribbean voyages ranging from four to seven days long. Cruisers who prefer to arrive in town early enough to enjoy the city's sights have a wide variety of amenities to choose from in motels located near to the port.
The Best Western Battleship Inn is a moderately priced motel within shouting distance of Mobile Bay and walking distance of one of the nation's most intriguing World War II memorials, the USS Battleship Alabama. Motel amenities include high speed Internet, a pool and restaurant on site, room service, and dry cleaning and laundry service. The Best Western Battleship Inn is also a pet-friendly facility. If you're looking for proximity to the Carnival Cruise terminal, this motel is less than a mile from the departure point. Arrive early and take advantage of the area's casinos, beaches and seafood.
Best Western Battleship Inn
2701 Battleship Parkway
Mobile, AL 36652
251-432-2703
BestWesternBattleshipInn.com
Though the property's riverfront location was originally used by Andrew Jackson as a military headquarters during the War of 1812, it didn't open as a hotel until 1852. The Battle House, Renaissance went on to serve as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War and, afterward, was the center of local high society for decades. As of 2010, you can rent a room in this genuine historic property for $159 to $300, or a specialty suite ranging up to $2,500. Located in the heart of Mobile, the Battle House, Renaissance is still only a short drive to the Carnival departure port. Hotel amenities include a 7,000 square foot full-service spa, salon, fitness center, swimming pool and on-site restaurants and lounges.
The Battle House, Renaissance
26 N. Royal St.
Mobile, AL 36602
251-338-2000
HistoricHotels.org
If your motel experience in Mobile prior to cruise departure is just going to be brief, you might prefer the lower cost alternative of the Days Inn and Suites. Slightly farther from the Carnival Cruise port (10 minute drive if traffic is in your favor), the Days Inn and Suites rents rooms in the $50 to $65 range, as of 2010. Basic amenities are available like wireless Internet access, a work desk with lamp and a sofa bed.
Days Inn and Suites
5472-A Inn Road
Mobile, AL 36619
251-660-1520
DaysInn.com
