Hotels & Lodging
The Ross Bridge Difference
Rising out of the pines in what used to be a rural no-man's land in southern Jefferson County is a new development called Ross Bridge. The area draws its name from James Taylor Ross, a Carolinian who came to Alabama in 1858 to settle in the Oxmoor Valley. During the Civil War, Ross allowed Rebel forces to build a railway supply line through his land. The construction included a stone bridge built across Ross Creek - thus the name
Ross Bridge.
The showpiece of the Ross Bridge development is the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. When it opened in August 2005, Hoover truly became a destination. Situated on Alabama's famed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the resort features upscale accommodations, fine dining, a luxury spa and the ultimate golfing experience.
With its 20,000 square feet of ballroom space and immense poolside terrace, the resort is also becoming known as the premier spot for weddings, parties, meetings and other events. Banquet seating is available for groups of 25 to 600.
The $75 million resort and golf course, like other Robert Trent Jones facilities, are investments of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The hotel is one of 130 Renaissance properties worldwide, part of the Marriott family of hotels and resorts. It combines the chain's trademark whimsical, hip and savvy style with a local flair.
The lobby lounge, J.T.'s, is named for Mr. Ross. The name of the restaurant, Brock's, pays homage to nearby Brock's Gap. The three luxury suites have been dubbed The Vulcan Suite, The Cahaba Suite and The Sloss Suite. In every room hangs a picture of Birmingham's famous Vulcan statue.
Designed for tournament play, the golf course sprawls across 330 acres, making it one of the longest courses in the world. With five different tee lengths, the course is playable at any skill level.
But golf is not the only "game" at Ross Bridge. A 12,000 square foot spa offers the total spa experience with relaxing massages, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, manicures, pedicures and facial treatments. There's also a full service salon, sauna and steam bath.
For information and reservations
at Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa,
call 866-481-7677 or visit www.rossbridgeresort.com.
To book tee times, call 1-800-949-4444 or visit www.rtjgolf.com.
Living at Ross Bridge
Tucked into the rolling countryside near the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa are the residential neighborhoods of Ross Bridge. The first residents moved in during the fall of 2005 and since then, many others have followed. As of Spring 2006, about 100 families were living at Ross Bridge and enjoying the peaceful sense of belonging that the development is intended to foster. Housing choices range from value-priced family homes to luxury homes. Neighborhood amenities include parks, common spaces and spectacular views of Oxmoor Valley. Home plans are carefully selected and approved in order to maintain the overall look and quality of each neighborhood.
Further plans call for a town center with basic goods and services such as grocery stores, restaurants, childcare, banks, coffee shops and dry cleaning. The idea of office space at Ross Bridge is also attracting interest. The architecture of the town center will incorporate brick and earth tones in a traditional look.
Other Hotels
For information on other hotels in the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce (several are outside the Hoover City Limits, but we still recommend them!) see below:
Baymont Inn & Suites
1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-2224.
Highway 31 in Vestavia 1/2 mile north of I-65 Exit 252 on north end of Hoover.
http://www.baymontinns.com
Best Western Riverchase Inn
1800 Riverchase Drive, Hwy 150 Hoover AL 35244
(205)985-7500
(near Riverchase Galleria)
gm@rcibham.com
www.riverchaseinn.com
Candlewood Hotel
600 Corporate Ridge Drive Birmingham AL 35242
(205)991-0272
(U.S. 280 East at Inverness area-3 miles from I-459)
sara.marquart@ichotelsgroup.com
www.candlewoodsuites.com
Comfort Inn & Suites
4400 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham AL 35243
(205)968-3700
(U.S. 280 East at I-459 at Exit 19)
marilynrawlins@aol.com
www.comfortinn.com
Comfort Suites – Pelham
2235 Pelham Parkway, Pelham AL 35124
(205) 982-1999.
On Highway 31 South at the Cahaba Valley Road Exit 246 from I-65. gm.al276@choicehotels.com
www.choicehotels.com
Courtyard by Marriott - Hoover
1824 Montgomery Highway South Hoover AL 35244
(205)988-5000
(U.S. 31 South, one mile south of I-459 -Exit 13 - near Galleria)
adair.michael@marriott.com
www.marriott.com
Days Inn South / Hoover
1535 Montgomery Highway (Hwy 31), Hoover, AL 35216.
(205) 822-6030.
At Highway 31 and I-65 Exit 252. Southeast corner of interchange.
http://www.daysinn.com
Fairfield Inn - Inverness
707 Key Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242.
(205) 991-1055.
Just off Highway 280 at I-459 Interchange, Exit 19. On the southeast corner of interchange.
ffibirmingham@earthlink.net
http://www.marriott.com/bhmfi
Hampton Inn & Suites
232 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham AL 35124
(205)314-2222
(I-65 South at Alabama Highway 119/Cahaba Valley Parkway/Exit 246)
www.hamptoninns.com
Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
8 Perimeter Park South Birmingham AL 35243
(205)972-1158
(I-459 and U.S. Highway 280)
ashley_jackson@hilton.com
www.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn - Liberty Park (opening 2008)
2090 Urban Center Parkway, Birmingham AL 35242,
(205) 969-4838
At Liberty Parkway Exit of I-459.
attawaypat@aol.com
www.birminghamselibertyparkgi.com
Holiday Inn Express
260 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham AL 35124
(205)987-8888
(I-65 South at Alabama Highway 119/Cahaba Valley Parkway/Exit 246)
hinn260@charter.net
www.hiexpress.com/bhm-pelham
Homewood Suites
Birmingham 215 Inverness Center Drive Hoover AL 35242
(205)995-9823
(U.S. 280 East at Inverness area-2 miles from I-459)
bhmhw_ds@hilton.com
www.birmingham.homewoodsuites.com
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
2980 John Hawkins Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone:205-988-8444
Fax: 205-988-8407
Rebecca.Berry@hyattselect.com
www.hyattplace.com
Hyatt Place Inverness
4686 Highway 280 East, Birmingham AL 35242,
Annette Scarborough (205) 995-9242,
Two miles southeast of Exit 19 off I-459.
annette.scarborough@hyattselect.com
www.hyattplace.com
La Quinta Inn-Cahaba Park South
513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham AL 35242,
(205) 995-9990
1-1/2 miles southeast of Exit 19 off I-459 on left.
lq.com
La Quinta Inn Suites
120 Riverchase Parkway East Hoover AL 35244
(205)403-0096
(I-65 South at Valleydale Road Exit 247)
lq0954gm@laquinta.com
www.laquinta.com
Microtel Inn & Suites
500 Jackson Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 444-3033
dnelson@hoovermicrotel.com
www.hoovermicrotel.com
Oak Mountain Lodge
1902 Highway 31 South, Birmingham AL 35244,
(205) 955-9117
On Highway 31 South at I-65 Exit 247
kiddmanagement@aol.com
www.oakmountainlodge.com
Oak Mountain Lodge
5429 Highway 280 East, Birmingham AL 35242,
(205) 991-0100
On Highway 280 in Greystone area, four miles southeast of I-459 at Exit 19. oakmountainlodge@hotmail.com
www.oakmountainlodge.com
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa
4000 Grand Avenue, Hoover AL 35226, (205) 916-7677, steve.miller@rossbridgeresort.com
www.rossbridgeresort.com.
Residence Inn by Marriott
3 Greenhill Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-8686
Inverness Area of Highway 280 behind Superior Grill, approximately 2 miles southeast of I-459.
katrina.leavitt@marriott.com
http://www.marriott.com/bhmox
Residence Inn by Marriott - Hoover
2725 John Hawkins Parkway
Hoover, Alabama 35244
(205) 733-1655
Located near the Galleria in Hoover
jmiles@otodevelopment.com
www.marriott.com/bhmrh
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
500 Wildwood Circle Homewood AL 35209
(205)943-0114
(I-65 South in Homewood at Lakeshore Drive Exit Number 255)
lina.ogden@marriott.com
www.towneplacesuites.com
Wingate Inn
800 Corporate Ridge Drive Birmingham AL 35242
(205)995-8586
(U.S. 280 East at Inverness area-3 miles from I-459)
apoe7704@yahoo.com
www.wingateinn.com
Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria Hoover AL 35244
(205)987-1600
(I-459 and U.S. Highway 31 South)
becky.dinstuhl@wynfreyhotel.com - jennifer.fridley@wynfreyhotel.com
www.wynfrey.com
