The Trail's only full-service resort, with 259 rooms and Ross Bridge on the doorstep
The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa is the only property on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail that integrates a full-service resort experience with on-site championship golf. The 259-room Marriott property sits adjacent to the Ross Bridge course in Hoover, just south of Birmingham, and the proximity between the hotel lobby and the first tee eliminates the logistical gap that characterizes most Trail visits.
The resort operates three restaurants, a full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, and tennis courts. The dining ranges from casual to refined, and the quality reflects the Marriott standard that the Renaissance brand carries. The spa provides recovery options that become increasingly appealing as a multi-day Trail road trip accumulates rounds and miles.
At $180 to $300 per night, the Renaissance Ross Bridge represents the premium tier of RTJ Trail accommodation. The rate buys more than a room: it buys the convenience of walking to the first tee of the Trail's flagship course and the comfort of returning to a full-service property afterward. For golfers who want the Trail experience without the budget-hotel aesthetic, this is the property that delivers.
The location in Hoover places the resort within 20 minutes of Oxmoor Valley, making it a practical base for playing both Birmingham-area Trail sites. Downtown Birmingham is approximately 15 minutes north, providing access to the city's restaurants, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the Avondale and Lakeview entertainment districts.
Packages that bundle accommodation with Ross Bridge tee times are available through the resort and through the Trail's Central Reservations at (800) 949-4444. Booking through Booking.com or Expedia provides standard rate comparison. Marriott Bonvoy members earn and redeem points at the standard Marriott rate.