Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURE
The Resort Collection of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
By Ian Thompson
ith the advent of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, it became obvious that lodging for all the traveling golfers would need to be built or greatly enhanced close to the Trail sites across the state. It is now to the point, through the significant investment of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, that there are eight world-class hotels spread across the state that offer excellent lodging options. PCH Hotels & Resorts, known as the Resort Collection of Alabama Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, is a collection of top hotels located throughout the state. From the historic Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa on Mobile Bay to the new Renaissance Montgomery, PCH Hotels & Resorts offers exceptionally high standards for group meetings, as well as leisure travelers. All PCH properties are located either directly on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail or are only minutes away. Many have spas and children's programs. All have fine dining and great guest rooms. The eight PCH hotels range from 90 to more than 400 guest rooms and have meeting spaces of all sizes. Meeting facilities combine advanced technology, a resort atmosphere and Marriott expertise. PCH properties are Marriott and Renaissance brands and participate in the Marriott Rewards program. PCH is owned by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA) which
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Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center also has investments in Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Raycom Media, 55 Water Street in New York, Community Newspaper Holdings and other interests. Let's take a look at these hotels. and 2007 · 405 guest rooms · Four Diamond AAA rating for more than 10 years. · Grand Dining Room - Four Diamond rated restaurant · One of the country's top resorts Z agat; a Southern Living favorite · 45,000 square feet of meeting space · 10,000-square foot ballroom · 5,000-square foot ballroom · 4,000-square foot ballroom · 36 holes of renovated golf on RTJ · Resort Trail at Lakewood Golf Club · 20,000-square foot European Spa · Outdoor theme pool and beach Indoor pool · High tea every afternoon at 4:00 · Boats, Jet skis, Croquet lawn, Fishing, Bikes, Tennis courts · Children's Fun Camp
PCH Properties fact sheet
GRAND HOTEL MARRIOTT RESORT, GOLF CLUB AND SPA IN POINT CLEAR
www.marriottgrand.com · General Manager David Clark · Marriott GM of the Year - 2008 · Premiere Resort of the Southeast Built in 1847 · $50+ million renovation in 2006 22