Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Ranks as One of T+L's Top 500

HOOVER, AL--(Marketwire - Jan 12, 2012) - The travel community has spoken: The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, a leader among hotels in Birmingham, Alabama, is officially one of the best hotels in the world.

Travel+Leisure unveiled its 10^th annual Top 500, a list of the top 500 hotels in the world as chosen by its readers, and the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa was selected for a second time, its first appearance being in 2008. On this year's list, the resort, renowned for its wedding venues in Birmingham, received 88 out of 100 points, and was recognized for being an excellent value. The full list will appear in both the print and digital versions of the 2012 T+L 500.

The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa offers guests a number of luxurious amenities, including a pool with waterfalls and fountains, a fully equipped health club, an indulgent 12,000 sq ft Aveda Spa, a lobby bar with live music and specialty martinis, and Brock's, a critically acclaimed restaurant in Birmingham. One of our biggest draws, however, is our 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course, the third longest in the world, which offers breathtaking views of the rolling hills that surround the property.

Guestrooms all overlook the golf course and the lush surroundings from a private balcony, and include subtle touches such as Marriott's signature bedding, refrigerators and granite countertops, tiled tubs and separate showers in the spacious bathrooms.

To learn more about the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, visit us online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmhv-renaissance-birmingham-ross-bridge-golf-resort-and-spa/, where you can book rooms, find packages and deals, and explore nearby attractions, including our 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Birmingham, Alabama golf course.

About the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa offers guests an incomparable resort experience in a breathtaking setting. While our secluded resort is surrounded by beautiful lakes and rolling hills, we're also convenient to the city's main attractions, including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the 30-acre Aldridge Gardens. Elegantly appointed rooms feature private balconies overlooking our Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course; the third-longest in the world, it offers majestic hill views with each of the 18 holes. In-room amenities include refrigerators, Marriott's signature bedding and spacious bathrooms with tiled tubs, separate showers and granite countertops. Explore local gems with the help of our Navigator, or simply succumb to the on-property pleasures, including a pool with waterfalls and fountains, and a lavish 12,000 sq ft Aveda Spa. Break a sweat at our health club, or set out on the rolling hills with biking and jogging trails. Tennis and volleyball courts are also available. Start your evening with Mediterranean tapas and wine at the critically acclaimed Brock's, which focuses on local produce, or cap off the night at JT's lobby bar with live music and specialty martinis. The Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa also offers 21,000 sq ft of elegant event space, ideal for meetings, weddings and other social functions.