St. James Hotel under new management for second time in a year

The St. James Hotel is under new management for the second time in a year.

The website Hotel Management announced on June 30 that Rhaglan Hospitality has selected Birmingham-based HP Hotels to manage the St. James and the Redmont Hotel Birmingham. Rebel Hospitality, the hotel management division of Manhattan-based Capstone Equities, had managed the properties since July 2021.

Jim Lewis, who shares ownership in the properties along with his wife, Kelly Rushin Lewis, told Hotel Management that the HP Hotels team is a “good fit.” Lewis said, “They understand our strategic and lifestyle goals for these wonderful hotels and our commitment to these communities and they also have extensive experience in and knowledge of these markets.” 

Following a multimillion-dollar property development, renovation and new construction undertaken by Rhaglan Hospitality, the 55-room St. James Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened on Water Street in January 2021. The main building of the hotel was constructed in 1836 and is the only riverfront pre-Civil War-era hotel still in existence.   

The 14-story Redmont Hotel Birmingham is one of Alabama’s oldest operating hotels, dating back to 1925. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand with 120 guestrooms and nearly 3,000 square feet of meeting space.

“We’re excited to manage these irreplaceable assets for Rhaglan Hospitality. They have been restored to honor and reflect their heritage, while providing a unique experience for modern guests,” HP Hotels CEO Kerry Ranson said in a statement. “These properties also complement our growing portfolio of independent boutique properties.”