Best Things about The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama
Some days you want to get away from it all but work, kids and the inability to find an affordable plane ticket, keeps you from getting very far. Luckily, down here in Baldwin County we have access to one of the premier resorts in the country, The Grand Hotel in Point Clear. Located just steps away from the quaint town of Fairhope, this fabulous destination will give you a much needed recharged feeling without leaving the state.
The Grand opened in 1847 and recently underwent a $32 million dollar renovation. The hotel received a fresh new look and is now a part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, an elite collection of 100 independent-style properties.
The Sunsets
Let’s cut to the chase, if The Grand’s newly renovated property doesn’t take your breath away then just sit back and wait till about 7:50 PM. That’s when the magic happens. Ok, not a real magic show per se (although awesome) but the sky lights up every night in nearly every color of the rainbow…including some not found in a crayon box. The colors cascade down into the waters of Point Clear as Mother Nature does her best to show off.
The Food
Be sure to arrive with an empty belly because The Grand offers an array of dining options. Swim up to Jubilee Poolside Bar and Grill or visit the resort’s newest eatery, Southern Roots whose menu features farm to table fare. Finish your evening with a glass of fine wine at Bucky’s Lounge. Your kitchen will be so jealous.
The Service
You may think you are the Queen and King of England when you arrive at The Grand. Ok, put the scepter down…it may be because the employees do everything to make you feel like the Southern Emperor that (you think) you are.
The Amenities
Ok, all together now say, “Spaaa…ahhh.” Yes, those will be your exact words after you visit the updated and expanded 20,000 square-foot Grand Spa. This luxury spa offers several relaxing treatments including facials, body scrubs, manicures and pedicures, as well as couple’s massage.
Don’t worry guys, The Grand hasn’t left you out. Take your pick of two renowned golf courses at Lakewood Club or practice your backhand at one of the resort’s ten tennis courts.
The kids can also get in on the fun by spending a day at the pool complex with a newly added splash pad. Relax and watch them play while you lounge in one the stylish cabanas.
The Accommodations
Part of The Grand’s renovation included a complete gut and redesign of the rooms. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of southern charm left in these newly modernized, upscale rooms. Available room options include everything from bay views to a king suite.
So, as you can see, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the finer things in life. Visit The Grand Hotel in Point Clear and you will have an entirely new view of southern Alabama (because, sunsets).
When Life Hands You Grapes by Michelle Murrill 