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The Signature Poseidon Spa offers several services including Manicures/pedicures, body wrap and couple's massage. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Signature Poseidon Spa offers several services including Manicures/pedicures, body wrap and couple's massage. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Gallery features local and international artists. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Gallery features local and international artists. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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Frank Couch Village Living
The Grand Bohemian Gallery features local and international artists. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The bathroom in the Bohemian SuiteThe Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A dining area in the Bohemian Suite. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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Large artwork adorns the hallways and guest rooms in the hotel. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A double guest room with many unique and custom features. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The shower of the Bohemian Suite. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A sitting are in the Bohemian SuiteThe Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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Hand crafted furniture and details add to the botanical theme. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The pre-event area of the ballroom. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The ballroom can seat over 300 people. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A wine tasting area adjacent to the restaurant features a wine preservation system that can keep wine for several months. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A wine tasting area adjacent to the restaurant features a wine preservation system that can keep wine for several months. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A wine tasting area adjacent to the restaurant features a wine preservation system that can keep wine for several months. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A private dining room off of the restaurant can accommodate large groups. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A terrace adjacent to the bar and restaurant with fire pits and whimsical furniture. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A wine blending room allows guests to create their own favorite mixtures of wines. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A billiard room off the bar features two tables and a fireplace. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A seating area of the bar. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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An open kitchen offers a birds eye view for diners. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The desk in a double room with large artwork on the walls. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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Lighting fixtures are unique. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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A vanity and walk in shower in a double room. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Signature Poseidon Spa offers several services including Manicures/pedicures, body wrap and couple's massage. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Signature Poseidon Spa offers several services including Manicures/pedicures, body wrap and couple's massage. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The lobby of the hotel with a blend of furniture and fixtures that welcome guests to the boutique hotel. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
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The Signature Poseidon Spa offers several services including Manicures/pedicures, body wrap and couple's massage. The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook opened Thursday October 22, 2015. The 100 room luxury boutique hotel features art throughout, a signature Poseidon Spa, farm-to-table culinary offerings and cooking school. Photo by Frank Couch.
The Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, located in the heart of Lane Parke, is officially open.
The $35 million boutique hotel welcomed its first guests Wednesday, Oct. 21 as workers added the final touches to the space. The hotel is part of the Kessler Collection and features, among its 100 uniquely-designed rooms, a host of other amenities including a wine-blending room, cooking school and spa. The hotel’s interior design is largely inspired by its neighbors — the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
The Kessler Collection's chairman and CEO, Richard C. Kessler, along with his adult children, is said to play an intricate role in the hotel’s design — from the selection of the Grand Bohemian Gallery artists, to the specially-designed, hand-woven carpets, hand-blown chandeliers inside the guest rooms, to the hand-selected music and bold color palettes. Purple and red — Kessler’s favorite colors, according to National Group Sales Director Shawn Bendig — are found throughout the building, from the brightly eggplant-colored hotel room doors to the oversized whimsical patio furniture. Bendig helped lead a media tour of the space ahead of the hotel’s grand opening.
The Mountain Brook hotel — part of the $120 million Lane Parke development — marks the Kessler Collection’s 11th — joining others in Florida, Georgia, Colorado and North Carolina.
With its high-end hospitality services, Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook looks to be as appealing to out-of-town guests as it is to area residents. Kessler Collection hotels, explained Bending, are rich in their use of art, music, culinary and wine influence.
“Those influences are all important to us,” she said, “and can be found throughout our hotels.”
The hotel features 12,630 square feet of meeting space, including a 6,000-square-foot ballroom to accommodate up to 350 people. Weddings and large gatherings have already been booked, said Bendig, set to take place under the Kessler-designed Austrian crystal chandeliers.
An elevator ride just outside the ballroom takes guests to an area called “The Habitat,” featuring a rooftop restaurant and bar with indoor/outdoor components, such as fire pits and a rooftop terrace. The cooking school, led by Little Savannah owner Chef Clifton Holt, is beside the main living room. Holt said he hopes to attract kitchen experts and novices alike, all in the name of food. Smaller classes will have more hands-on experience, said Holt, while larger ones will be mostly demonstration-based.
“The classes will be simple,” said Holt, “approachable for all skill levels.”
The wine tasting and wine blending room is also located in The Habitat, open to groups and individuals looking to learn about the wine-making process before personalizing and labeling a blend of their own.
Peter Keil artwork lines the walls throughout most of the guest areas, many of which are on sale.
Keil’s art, along with a host of other Kessler Collection artists can also be found for sale in a gallery located right by the hotel’s underpass To date, it is the largest built along with any Kessler Collection hotel and features paintings, sculpture and jewelry.
A Poseidon Spa, a feature of Kessler hotels, includes four treatment rooms and easy first-floor access for hotel guests and spa-only visitors alike.
The hotel, cooking school, spa, wine-blending experience and spa are all currently taking reservations.
For more information about the Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, visit grandbohemianmountainbrook.com.
