Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, Opelika
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
A stunning lake view an award-winning golf course and two swimming pools are some of the reasons the non-smoking Marriott Auburn Opelika Hotel & Conference Center at Grand National is known as one of the most distinctive golf and business retreats in Alabama. Nestled on 2000 acres of lakefront countryside the four-story Marriott offers 129 non-smoking rooms and suites with views of Lake Saugahatchee and the 54-hole Grand National golf course — part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi private balconies oversized marble bathrooms with designer toiletries pillowtop mattresses high-thread-count linens cable TV coffeemakers microwaves and mini-fridges. When not sightseeing or working guests can dive into the indoor or outdoor swimming pools relax in the hot tub or maintain their fitness routine at the well-equipped gym. And when it's time to head out guests can opt to use the hotel's limousine service. On-site dining options include a fine-dining restaurant a casual pub and room service. The conference center offers 15000 square feet of meeting and event space and includes a business center. Laundry facilities a gift shop a game room barbeque grills and electronic check-out are available at the hotel. Parking is free. This Marriott is located amid rolling hills in the Alabama countryside seven miles from downtown Opelika and eight miles from Auburn. The East Alabama Medical Center is 10 minutes away and the enormous Tiger Town Shopping Center is 15 minutes away. Other area attractions include Surfside Water Park and the campus of Auburn University which are both a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Hiking and biking at Chewacla State Park is about 30 minutes away by car. Columbus Airport is 42 miles and Montgomery Regional Airport is 71 miles away.