| The Haunting Story Behind the Tutwiler Hotel | | | | they have is a unique layout for every room. Each is |
| There were stories that this hotel is haunted by | | | | equipped with large wood windows, offering |
| Colonel Tutweiler himself. People who have been here | | | | spectacular views of the metro below. |
| and the staff themselves mention that the Colonel | | | | You will also adore the beds. They are fluffy, tall and |
| does not just roam around its hallways. In fact, a | | | | piled with high pillows. This is actually the luxurious |
| few years ago, they had a bartender got into trouble | | | | Cloud Nine bedding known as a distinct mark of |
| because he left all the lights and stoves of their | | | | every Hampton Inn and Suites accommodation. The |
| onsite restaurant on after closing time. The bartender | | | | beds also have a soft duvet, mattress topper, |
| insisted that he turned off everything before he left | | | | several firm yet soft pillows and high thread count |
| the restaurant. However, every time he went back | | | | sheets. Other amenities include a 32 inch flat screen |
| to the kitchen and the rooms, it was all turned on | | | | TV with more than 75 channels (Cable), a lap desk, |
| again. | | | | DVD player, ergonomic chairs, clock radio, big desks |
| He went home after he gave up turning it off over | | | | and digital thermostats as well as big closets, |
| and over again. The incident went on and was | | | | Hampton shower curtain, hair dryer and coffee |
| repeated for a whole week. By the end of the | | | | maker. |
| week, the manager noticed that someone cooked a | | | | Tutwiler Hotel Packages |
| large meal and took out a bottle of wine the night | | | | Romance Package |
| before. Since then, the staff of the restaurant and | | | | This package includes a box of assorted chocolates, |
| hotel would say before leaving the hotel, "Good night | | | | fresh flowers, a $5 Hallmark gift card and "a little |
| Colonel, please turn the lights and stove off, and | | | | bubbly" complete with toasting flutes. |
| don't make a mess." No problem came up again after | | | | Tee off to History Golf Package |
| that. | | | | You can spend a whole day just playing a round of |
| There are still rumors about spirits roaming in the | | | | golf with this package. The best part about this is |
| hotel but it is not like before. This is ever since the | | | | that you get to play at the Highland Park Golf, |
| renovation of the hotel last 2007. Many believe that | | | | Alabama's oldest golf course. The package consists |
| renovations chase away old spirits because they | | | | of one round of golf, accommodating up to 2 people. |
| seem to have resided in each fabric of the building. | | | | Valet parking is also guaranteed. However, you should |
| The New Tutwiler Hotel | | | | directly contact the hotel for your tee time schedule. |
| After the hotel's 9 million worth of renovation last | | | | They are based on availability, of course. This |
| April 2007, you will find its irresistible charm, especially | | | | package is good from December 31, 2008 up to |
| with its new interiors, timeless exterior and fine | | | | December 31, 2009. |
| furnishings. It also recently announced its affiliation | | | | Family Fun & Adventure Package |
| with the Hilton Family, showcasing itself now as a | | | | Enjoy a full night of fun with the whole family |
| Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel. The new property is | | | | downtown with this package. The package consists |
| located opposite the civic park of the city and the | | | | of suite accommodations to The Tutwiler, 4 combo |
| bustling financial district. | | | | tickets to the IMAX film and exhibit hall, Continental |
| This historic hotel is truly amazing. It surpassed a | | | | breakfast and parking at McWane Center and The |
| hundred years of charm. Hence, its amenities and | | | | Tutwiler Hotel. You can even check out the hotel's |
| features are now modern and new. In fact, the hotel | | | | lending library, flat screen TVs and snacks. |
| does not possess that "cookie cutter" rooms, what | | | | |