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Drury Plaza Hotel Now Open in Mobile, Alabama

The new Drury Plaza Hotel in Mobile is the fifth Drury hotel in the state.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (July 9, 2026)—Drury Hotels, a leading, service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 30 states, announces the opening of the fifth Drury hotel in Alabama. The Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile was built on the site of a former Drury Inn & Suites that stood for almost four decades. The new hotel features a variety of guest rooms and suites, flexible meeting space, on-site dining, best-in-class amenities, and Drury’s award-winning customer service.

The Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile is located off I-65, with easy access to Mobile Regional Airport and the future Mobile International Airport, which opens in fall 2026. The hotel is minutes from downtown Mobile, the University of South Alabama, and the Mobile Convention Center. Hotel guests enjoy free amenities, including hot breakfast, Drury’s signature 5:30 Kickback®, featuring dinnertime snacks and drinks, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

"We are thrilled to welcome guests to the Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile, said Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels. "The new hotel makes it easy for travelers to enjoy the best the Gulf Coast has to offer, from historical landmarks and museums to shopping, music, and waterfront dining. Our team is ready to provide guests with warm welcomes, making their stays enjoyable with comfortable rooms and award-winning hospitality."

Leading Amenities & Dining Options

The Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile features 186 guest rooms, offering queen, king, and suite accommodations. The hotel’s wide range of amenities includes 24-hour business and fitness centers, and an outdoor pool and spa. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site dining options, including:

Meetings with More for up to 270 Guests

The new Drury Plaza Hotel fills a need for small- to mid-size meeting options in Mobile with versatile event spaces and the value-driven Meetings with More program. Business and group travelers will appreciate the hotel's top-rated amenities and more than 1,900 square feet of flexible meeting space, including two rooms that can accommodate up to 270 attendees. Meetings with More simplifies every step of the planning process, offering complimentary Wi-Fi
for all attendees, no food-and-beverage minimums, and a flexible cancellation policy that allows groups to apply a portion of their fee toward a future event at any Drury property.

The new hotel in Mobile will employ 50 full-time and part-time team members, with General Manager Kevin Poehler leading the team. For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or reservations, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. For information about career opportunities at Drury Hotels, visit jobs.druryhotels.com/.

Expanding Guest Options Across the South

The opening of the Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile comes amid the company’s recent U.S. southern expansion, including the recent openings in Destin Miramar Beach, Tampa Brandon, Pigeon Forge, North Charleston, Chattanooga, College Station, and the upcoming opening in Southeast Nashville in the Century Farms area.

About Drury Hotels

Drury Hotels Company, LLC is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 150 hotels in 27 states. Founded in 1973, Drury Hotels Company has been recognized for its outstanding customer service and loyalty. Drury was recognized on Forbes’ list of the Best Customer Service 2025 and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025. Brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, as well as other hotels in the mid-priced hotel segment. Drury Hotels continues to provide exceptional value for business and leisure travelers with its many free amenities – Travel Happy®. For more information, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. Follow @druryhotels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn.

 

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