Drury Inn and Suites Montgomery is a value-focused choice from a brand that has built its reputation on including extras in the room rate. Drury hotels are well known in the Midwest and South for pairing comfortable, clean rooms with things many travelers otherwise pay for separately, and that makes the brand popular with families, groups and anyone planning several days of sightseeing on a sensible budget. In a city where a trip can easily stretch over a long weekend of museums and memorials, a hotel that takes the guesswork out of breakfast and evenings has real appeal.
What does a Drury hotel typically include? Guests often report a hot breakfast, an evening reception with light food and drinks, and free Wi-Fi, and many Drury hotels have an indoor pool and a fitness room. These inclusions can change, and some may be offered only on certain days, so check exactly what is included for your dates when you book rather than counting on them. Even so, the combination is the main reason families and groups choose the brand over a cheaper room that adds charges.
Rooms are generally straightforward, with comfortable beds, a work space, a refrigerator and microwave in many cases and suites that give families more space. The style is functional rather than boutique, so this is not the hotel for atmosphere or for a view, but it is a dependable place to recharge between visits to the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. Heavy days of history are tiring, and an easy evening with a meal and a swim can make the next day better.
Montgomery is compact, but it still pays to look at the hotel's location against your itinerary. Check how far it is from the Alabama State Capitol, the Civil Rights Memorial Center and Old Alabama Town, and whether you would rather drive or take a rideshare. Ask about parking, which at many Drury hotels is free, and about whether there is an airport shuttle.
If you plan a day trip to Selma for the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the National Voting Rights Museum, or to Tuskegee for the Airmen site at Moton Field, a straightforward drive-in hotel with easy parking can be a practical base.
Who it suits
Families, school and church groups, couples who prefer value and anyone who likes knowing in advance what a room includes. It is less suited to travelers who want a boutique atmosphere or a destination restaurant. Prices climb for the Selma commemorations in March, legislative sessions and busy weekends, so book early if your dates overlap, and consider a refundable rate if plans may change. Check current amenities, policies and cancellation terms when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Mid-range Drury brand hotel
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Evening reception (check when you book)
- ✓Free Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Pool and fitness facilities (check when you book)
- ✓Suites and family rooms
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Check location when you book
Good questions
What does a Drury hotel usually include?+
Many include breakfast, an evening reception and Wi-Fi, but offers vary, so check when you book.
Is it a good choice for families?+
Yes, the brand is popular with families because of its value and extras, but confirm room types and facilities when you book.
Can I use it as a base for Selma and Tuskegee?+
It can work as a drive-in base, since both are day trips from Montgomery by car.
