Grand Hotel Resort & Spa
| Property Information | |
|---|---|
| Guest Rooms | 405 |
| Suites | 37 |
| King Rooms | — |
| Doubles/Queens | — |
| Total SF of Meeting Space | 41,000 sf |
| Largest Ballroom (SF) | 9,750 sf |
Grand Hotel Golf & Spa - From War Rooms to Boardrooms: Why Meetings at The Grand Hotel Are Anything But Ordinary
Let us tell you a story—one that starts with Southern sunsets and ends with you hosting a meeting that’s so legendary, people will talk about it like it was a classified mission.
Welcome to The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. A resort so steeped in history, even the cannon salutes at sunset can’t cover up the tales these walls could tell. But don’t worry — we’ve got Wi-Fi, cocktails, and cushy meeting chairs too.
Where Hospitality Meets Heroism: Operation Ivory Soap
During World War II, The Grand wasn’t just the place to sip sweet tea and admire the bay—it was transformed into a top-secret military training facility for Operation Ivory Soap, a mission so vital, even the name sounded like a decoy (spoiler: it wasn’t).
This operation trained servicemen to become floating aircraft repair units, playing a key role in the Pacific theater. That’s right—while the rest of the world was fighting a war, The Grand was creating heroes, equipping soldiers with skills that helped win it.
Today, those same grounds host executives, creatives, and industry leaders—not in camouflage, but in smart casual. And instead of learning to repair aircraft, they’re discovering new strategies, launching big ideas, and maybe… crafting a killer team TikTok by the bay.
More Than a Resort. It’s a Legacy in Linen.
Now restored to her full Southern glory, The Grand offers:
- 37,000+ sq. ft. of flexible meeting space
- Indoor and outdoor venues that rival your Pinterest board
- A waterfront backdrop that makes every coffee break Instagram-worthy
- Service so smooth, it could’ve been trained by the Navy
Meetings on Mission. Memories in the Making.
From team building on the beach to history-infused tours that tie into your event’s theme, your attendees will get more than a conference—they’ll get context. Purpose. Even a little patriotism.
And when the work is done? Spa days, golf rounds, firepit chats, and sunsets that feel like the universe saying, “nice job today.”
Why The Grand? Because Legendary Events Deserve a Legendary Setting.
Meeting planners, let’s be honest: you’re not just booking a resort — you’re crafting an experience. And when you choose The Grand, you’re booking a location that’s helped shape history.
So go ahead. Host your event where innovation once wore a uniform. Where the past fuels the present. And where you’ll be remembered as the planner who made this year’s meeting unforgettable.