🏨✨ $7M TUTWILER HOTEL RENOVATION: thetutwiler in downtown Birmingham has officially reopened as a DoubleTree by Hilton! Following a major upgrade, this historic landmark is stepping into a new era of upscale hospitality. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ 🏢 Facts & History: 🏛️ 1913: Originally built as the "Ridgley Apartments" ✒️ The Tutwilers: Named after the Tutwiler family, who was known for higher education, prison reform, coal + iron mining – The Tutwiler Hotel was named after Edward Tutwiler (Julia Tutwiler's cousin) 🔄 1980s: Remodeled as a hotel to replace the original 1914 Tutwiler Hotel (demolished in 1974) 🛠️ 2007: Reopened as a Hampton Inn & Suites following a $9M overhaul 🌟 NOW: Upgraded into a full-service hotel, featuring 149 guest rooms + 6 meeting spaces following a recent $7M renovation! ✨ What "DoubleTree" Status Means for Guests: Compared to select-service stays, the revamped Tutwiler brings a premium experience to downtown Bham—including expanded full-se...