New Hotels in Auburn AL 2025 - 2026 Newest Openings

This page was last updated: 2025-11-02

Best new hotels in Auburn AL (Alabama) - Element Opelika (Nov 2025) - AC Hotel Auburn (Oct 2025) - TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opelika (Upcoming 2026) - Graduate Hotel (2024) - The Laurel Hotel & Spa - Avid Hotels - Staybridge Suites - Tru by Hilton.

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Newest Hotels in Auburn AL

Element Opelika Auburn (Nov 2025)

New Hotel in Opelika AL opened in November 2025

1635 Parker Way, Opelika, Alabama 36801, USA

This new Marriott hotel in Opelika, Alabama, was opened in November 2025. The pet-friendly Element Opelika Auburn is located just off I-85, 2 miles south of East Alabama Medical Center and 6 miles east of Auburn city center and Auburn University. 

The hotel offers a range of spacious accommodations that come with an in-room kitchen and a free daily breakfast included in the nightly room rate. Amenities at the property include an on-site bar for drinks and light snacks, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, guest laundry facilities, a convenience store, a meeting space, on-site EV charging, and complimentary on-site parking.

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AC Hotel Auburn (Oct 2025)

New Marriott Hotel in Downtown Auburn opened in October 2025

146 North Gay Street, Auburn, Alabama 36830, USA

This new hotel in downtown Auburn was opened by Marriott in October 2025. The AC Hotel Auburn is located in the heart of the downtown area of the city and close to Auburn University.

At the hotel you have a choice of modern guest rooms or suites, Olivine (a rooftop restaurant), the AC Kitchen, the AC Lounge, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a convenience store, two meeting/event rooms, and on-site parking (fees apply). 

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opelika Auburn (Upcoming 2026)

New Hotel in Opelika AL opening in 2026

1625 Capps Drive, Opelika, Alabama 36804, USA

This new Marriott hotel in Opelika, Alabama, is due to be opened on January 8, 2026 (the opening date may change). The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opelika Auburn is located off I-85, a 15-minute drive east of downtown Auburn and less than 10 minutes from the center of Opelika.

At the pet-friendly hotel you will find spacious accommodation in studio and one-bedroom suites that come with a fully equipped kitchen and a free daily breakfast. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym, guest laundry facilities, and complimentary on-site parking.

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Graduate Auburn (2024)

New Hotel near Auburn University opened in September 2024

202 W Magnolia Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830, USA

This new Hilton hotel in Auburn was opened in September 2024. The Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL is located close to Auburn University, offering a range of guest rooms and suites. Amenities at the hotel include a rooftop restaurant, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, a business center, meeting rooms, and valet parking (fees apply).

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The Laurel Hotel & Spa

New Luxury Hotel in Auburn AL opened in August 2022

130 E Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830, USA

This new luxury hotel in Auburn AL was recently opened in August. The Laurel Hotel & Spa offers a total of 26 upmarket guest rooms or suites and features a rooftop pool and terrace, an on-site restaurant and a coffee house.

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Avid Hotels Auburn - University Area, An IHG Hotel

New IHG Hotel in Auburn AL opened in 2021

2082 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830, United States

This new hotel in Auburn, Alabama was opened by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in the summer and is located less than 3 miles away from the Jordan Hare Stadium (home of the Auburn University Tigers football team) and Auburn University. The avid hotel Auburn offers a total of 79 modern guest rooms that come with a free breakfast included in the price of your stay. The property features an on-site fitness center, a 24 hour market, a business center, and complimentary parking for hotel guests.

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Staybridge Suites Auburn - University Area

New Suites Hotel in Auburn opened in 2021

2061 S College Street, Auburn, Alabama 36832, United States of America

This new suites hotel in Auburn, AL was also opened by IHG in the summer. The Staybridge Suites Hotel is located close to the new avid hotel on South College Street, and offers a total of 100 spacious suites that come with a fully equipped kitchen and a daily complimentary breakfast. The property features an on-site bar, an outdoor pool, an outdoor patio area with a fire pit and grills, a fitness center, a business center, guest laundry facilities, and free on-site parking for hotel guests.

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About New Hotels in Auburn AL

We try to keep our pages about new hotels in Auburn, Alabama (AL) as up-to-date as possible and will be updating this page when any new hotels open or when any upcoming hotels in Auburn open for reservation. However, if you know of any good quality, recently opened new hotels not mentioned in the list above, or you are the owner / manager of an upcoming hotel in Auburn opening soon and want some publicity for your grand opening, you can contact us here and let us know the details so that we can possibly add your property to our site.

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