106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel and Valor Hospitality Partners property, opened its 115-room site in downtown this week.

106 Jefferson showcases local, customized artwork that reflects the spirit of the community. (Photo/Steve Babin)

Built on the historic site of the former Huntsville Hotel, an iconic hot spot during the Victorian era, the property features a chef-driven restaurant, a rooftop lounge and is walkable to the city’s bustling downtown.

In addition to its spacious guest rooms and suites, press releases say the property pays homage to the city’s rich history through purposeful design and a charitable mission of raising up the Huntsville community.

“We are so excited to bring Huntsville its first lifestyle hotel,” said Mary Beth Lewis, director of sales and marketing at 106 Jefferson. “We are shining a bright light on this community by ensuring our guests feel the spirit of the city’s culture within these walls. From the location accessible to many attractions to the unique offerings, and to our commitment to giving back to the community, our guests are sure to enjoy an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience.”

The hotel’s first guest was made in partnership with St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children for four-year-old Darcy Speegle of Decatur, who is battling leukemia. Speegle and her family have only traveled outside the home for chemotherapy treatments in the last 18 months. The family was expected to visit Toyota Field for a Rocket City Trash Pandas game.

Among the features at 106 Jefferson:

Huntsville’s origins dating back to the space race are woven throughout the custom artwork and offerings. The property showcases local, customized artwork that reflects the spirit of the community. Additional nods to Huntsville are found in on-property gift shop offerings, in-room partnerships and charitable components.
A spacious lobby awaits visitors upon check-in at 106 Jefferson. (Photo/Steve Babin)
The hotel offers a window into Huntsville’s past through the property’s chef-driven restaurant, Revivalist, reminiscent of an old-time parlor with a modern twist, helmed by Chef Matthew Mohler. The innovative menu reflects European classics and American regionalism utilizing locally sourced ingredients from area farms and the property’s organic herb garden.
The rooftop lounge, Baker & Able, features whimsical and earthy crafted cocktails paired with shareable appetizers and delectable desserts. The open-air lounge pays homage to the two primates, named Baker and Able, who were the first to survive spaceflight in a Huntsville-built Jupiter rocket.
Event space and ballroom.

According to the release, 106 Jefferson will commemorate its launch by honoring its mission to enrich Huntsville by celebrating its history and giving back to the community.

Through the end of August, the hotel will donate 10 percent of all food sales to local charitable organizations, including HEALS Inc., a non-profit that provides underprivileged children with free dental, medical and optometry care at school-based clinics in the Huntsville area, and Madison County 310 Board, an organization that supports Madison County residents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

“We’re thrilled to welcome 106 Jefferson to the Curio Collection portfolio, and celebrate the addition of this remarkable hotel to Huntsville’s one-of-a-kind community,” said Jenna Hackett, global brand head, Curio Collection by Hilton. “With over 100 hotels around the world, Curio Collection properties are each handpicked to offer guests an authentic experience by integrating the community into the hotel, and 106 Jefferson is a perfect example.

“From localized artwork to uniquely curated food and beverage offerings, travelers experience the essence of Huntsville that they cannot find anywhere else.”