# @bhamnow on Instagram - **Type:** Image - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db3lOnbFTci - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68944759-bhamnow-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b0de9172ef.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-10T17:46:11.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Bham Now (@bhamnow) β€” https://gondola.cc/bhamnow ## Caption 🏨✨ $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: πŸ›οΈ 1913: Originally built as the "Ridgley Apartments" βœ’οΈ 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) πŸ”„ 1980s: Remodeled as a hotel to replace the original 1914 Tutwiler Hotel (demolished in 1974) πŸ› οΈ 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 Bhamβ€”including expanded full-service dining options, elevated event spaces, additional amenities + a signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in! πŸͺ πŸ›ŽοΈ Room & Property Amenities: 🍸 On-site dining + drinks πŸ›œ Free WiFi + digital room keys πŸ“Ί Streaming entertainment in-room πŸ‹οΈ Fitness center + cribs available 🚭 100% non-smoking property πŸ“ Prime downtown location: Situated right in the heart of downtown, guests are steps from Linn Park, the Birmingham Museum of Art, City Hall, and top downtown dining spots! πŸŒ† πŸ“² Click the link in bio to see + learn more about this newly renovated space πŸ€” Have you ever stayed at or attended an event at The Tutwiler? Drop a comment below! πŸ‘‡ #bhamnow #birminghamalabama #downtownbham #tutwilerhotel #doubletreebyhilton #bhamhotels #visitbham #magiccity ER ## Stats - **Views:** 0 - **Likes:** 845 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 21 ## Tags visitbham, bhamhotels, doubletreebyhilton, downtownbham, birminghamalabama, magiccity, tutwilerhotel, bhamnow --- Copyright (c) Gondola