Green Meetings

As part of the Autograph Collection of hotels in the Marriott International portfolio, the Grand Hotel maintains the company’s aspiration to be a global leader that demonstrates how responsible hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment and create economic opportunities around the world, in the communities where we work and live.

Meetings and Events:

100% Recycled Notepads
Pens made from recycled materials
Eco-Friendly Water Service
Meeting Room Recycling
On-Line Event Menus
Recyclable Box Lunch Program
Paperless billing

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Property Management System controls public space HVAC.
Guest room HVAC automatically shuts off when patio doors are opened.
Cooling towers recycle water used to cool condensers on HVAC chillers.
Guest room lighting automatically shuts off when guests leave the room.
Eliminated harmful chemicals from cleaning supplies (99.8% phosphate-free).
Low-flow sinks & toilets.
A certified organic skincare line.
Paper, plastic, aluminum, batteries, steel, wood pallets, light bulbs, cork, and printer cartridges are recycled.
Recycled over 125 tons of glass (since November 2008).
Recycling cardboard in the bailer system.
Styrofoam free.
15% reduction of landfill tonnage year over year (since November 2008).
Utilizing retention ponds for irrigation vs. city water.
Providing green buffer areas to protect local habitats.
Grow fresh produce & herbs in the Chef’s Garden used in meal preparation.
Compost all vegetation debris for use in the landscape
Locally sourced produce, honey, meats & cheese, and source local vendors including the pottery used in the Grand Steakhouse.
Audubon Society Certified Resort & Golf Club.
ESCOC & Baldwin County Environmental Achievement Awards 2008-2009.
Certified Alabama Eco-Star.
Regular participants in Mobile Bay Coastal Clean-up & Weeks Bay Estuary Clean-up efforts.

Our Guest Room services include:

Replaced light bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs
Installed low-flow showerheads and toilets
Introduced water/energy-saving linen program
Operates the most ENERGY STAR® certified properties in the industry, as part of Marriott's portfolio of brands
Involves its global workforce in eco-volunteerism