General Descriptiona friendly place in the heart of Dixie...welcome to the Hampton Inn Calera.The city of Calera was incorporated in 1887 and named for the Spanish word for "limestone" due to its numerous limestone deposits. Today, Calera is home to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Railroad buffs will delight in this three-block area near our Calera hotel, which features antique locomotives, a railroad museum and excursion train rides.Whether you're here on business or vacation, the Hampton Inn® Calera, AL hotel provides a comfortable place to rest. Our hotel in Calera is the perfect home base from which to explore all the activities Calera offers, including: The American Village, Lake Mitchell and the Oak Mountain Amphitheater.services & amenitiesEven if you're in Calera to enjoy the great outdoors, we want you to enjoy our great indoors as well. That's why we offer a full range of services and amenities at our hotel to make your stay with us exceptional.Are you planning a meeting? Wedding? Family reunion? Little League game? Let us help you with our easy booking and rooming list management tools. * Meetings & Events * Local restaurant guide