Was Elam Arms dorm at USM once a hotel?

No, Elam Arms dorm was not once a hotel. It is a dormitory building located on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The building was constructed in 1967 and is named after J.P. Elam, the ninth president of the university. Elam Arms dorm has a capacity of approximately 500 students and offers a variety of living arrangements, including single, double, and triple occupancy rooms.