Nestled among the rich history and beauty of downtown Florence, The Stricklin Hotel guests will enjoy southern charm and hospitality as well as an atmosphere of timeless elegance, making every guest feel like The Stricklin is their home away from home.

Two event spaces overlooking Court Street and Wilson Park make for the perfect place to host events of all sizes.

  1. The Belk Hudson is designed with business in mind. An executive conference table, lounge area, and Smart TV provide a comfortable environment for hosting a business meeting or an intimate personal party. The room accommodates 20 people and rents for a minimum of two hours.
  2. The Stricklin Social, with its sprawling windows, exposed brick walls, and original redwood columns, is the ideal venue for any event. This space offers a built-in bar, lounge area, Smart TV, video projector, and accommodates up to 125 people. The warm environment completely encompasses southern elegance and modern design – perfect for business or pleasure alike.

The Stricklin Hotel, located on the second and third floors of the historic Stricklin Building, was originally constructed in 1946 as a three-story, 23,373 square feet of commercial space and converted to a multi-business facility in 2017. The first-floor houses the infamous Big Bad Breakfast, open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The basement of the Stricklin Building includes an upscale vintage bowling alley and gaming space, The Boiler Room, open from 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Monday – Thursday, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday – Saturday, and closed on Sunday.

For more information about reserving The Belk Hudson, The Stricklin Social, or The Boiler Room, please call 256-762-4315.

Built as a simple three-story building in 1946, The Stricklin Building was recently converted into a 23,373 square foot multi-business facility. 

The brainchild of James Beard award-winning chef John Currence, Big Bad Breakfast gives the proper respect to “the most important meal of the day.”

 

Enjoy Big Bad Breakfast staples such as custom-created meats, fresh biscuits and preserves, locally roasted coffee and some of the best cocktails you’ll find anywhere. We wear our “Big Bad” name as a badge of honor and take special pride in serving all your Southern favorites with the creativity and technique that only a skilled, world-renowned chef can bring to the table.

On the first floor of the Stricklin Building, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily, The Stricklin guests may enjoy dining at the Big Bad Breakfast. For more information on their menu and specials, check out their website.

In the basement of the Stricklin Building, guests will find an upscale gaming space, The Boiler Room, open from 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Monday – Thursday, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday – Saturday, and closed on Sunday. The Boiler Room is completed with four vintage-style bowling lanes, foosball, skeeball, shuffleboard, darts, Golden Tee, and arcade tables featuring classic games from the 80s and 90s.

The Boiler Room is also available for children's birthday parties, private parties, and private events during non-operating public hours. For more information about event spaces, click Event Packages found in the Menu or call 256-248-9982.

Here's what our guests are saying...

 

"My wife and I had a wonderful time staying at The Stricklin Hotel. We had one of the best nights rests in a long time. It was the perfect setting for a night away from the kids. All the fun we had, and we never left the building. Great staff and an all around good time." - John R.

 

"We had the pleasure of staying at the Stricklin Hotel this weekend. The beds were amazing, the staff friendly and helpful. Great location in the heart of downtown Florence. Can’t wait to visit again." - Wendy C.

 

"The hotel was beautiful. Highly recommend it. More of an Inn type feel that you would see in Charleston, SC. In the middle of downtown Florence next shops and eateries. Only a couple of blocks from UNA’s beautiful campus." - Mike K.

 

"What a fantastic little hotel!" - Melissa Y.