June 10, 2025 – Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels celebrated the groundbreaking of their third Alabama hotel in Bay Minette. 

In attendance were representatives from the City of Bay Minette, United Bank, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and members of the Cobblestone Hotels team. All gathered alongside enthusiastic community members to celebrate this new addition to Bay Minette. The Mayor of Bay Minette, Robert ‘Bob’ Wills, expressed his gratitude to the private/public partnership on this project that “got us where we are this morning.” Wills went on to state, “this project … will be a great catalyst to help us bring other retail and restaurant (downtown); really continue us on our way in the development of our great city.” In addition to the Cobblstone Hotel project, Bay Minette’s downtown revitalization projects include a Big Mike’s Steakhouse and Novelis. 

Jeremy Griesbach, President of Development for Cobblestone Hotels, further addressed the growth of Bay Minette by saying “when I first came to Bay Minette, I just could not  believe all the stuff that was going on!” Griesbach went on to state how excited the Cobblestone brand was to be in Bay Minette for  the groundbreaking of the brand’s third location in the state of Alabama. Griesbach also thanked all involved in brining this project to  fruition including Jeff Rouzie, Mayor Wills and the City of Bay Minette council, Jason Padgett with North Baldwin Utilities, Alex Jones  and United Bank, among many others. 

This hotel will be a fifty-four room facility spanning four floors. Guests will be able to enjoy Cobblestone Hotels’ consistent amenities including complimentary hot breakfast each morning, 24-hour Seattle’s Best Coffee service, and high-speed internet access.  Guestrooms will be equipped with flat-panel televisions, microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room personal coffee brewers.  

The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites will be located on Sherman Avenue in Bay Minette, Alabama. This hotel will host an indoor  swimming pool, business center, onsite fitness center, and onsite convenience store to meet the needs of those seeking lodging in  the Bay Minette area. The property is being constructed by BriMark Builders and managed by Slate Hospitality Group. 

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About Cobblestone Hotels 

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 160 hotels open, under  construction, or in development in 26 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities  through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast,  convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more. 

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, Boarders Inn  & Suites, Centerstone Hotels, and KeyWest Hotels. For development information please visit 

www.CobblestoneFranchising.com. 

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every  dollar spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com 

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